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Steve Plucker · 09-28-2010, 10:32 AM

I am about to finish the last of the gas tank articles (as soon as I can finish this farming for this year) and would like some suggestions from you guys on a specific part or assembly of that you think would be of interest to the Model A Ford community as far asa just how it evolved over the 4 years of production.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

Pluck

msmaron · 09-28-2010, 12:15 PM

How about some small items maybe, Pedal covers on floor boards OR Better yet, the OIL Pan and changes, the bolts, washers, and the oil nut, i know there were changes on that.. Just sayin!

pat in Santa Cruz · 09-28-2010, 12:36 PM

how about steering evolution: the 7 tooth into the 2 tooth, worm gear thrust bearing changes during the 2 tooth's infancy, different lengths of steering shafts and light rods, moving the grease fittings on the tie rods from front to rear, the change in drag link orientation, upper steering column bearing set screw changes, changes in grease fittings on the steering box, steering column support, to name a few. There's no question why the 7 tooth was replaced by the 2 tooth, but why were the other changes implemented?

Tom Wesenberg · 09-28-2010, 08:44 PM

These are pictures of an original unrestored June, 1928 Tudor front seat. I'd like to see research on the support bar vs. cups, and when the forged parts changed to stampings.

Thanks for your research. I know it takes time and money to do it.

Bruce_MO · 09-28-2010, 08:55 PM

Interior stuff...window cranks, door handles and escutcheons for all bodies and all years. That would be great. Then I'd have a better idea of what to look for.

Kevin in NJ · 09-29-2010, 05:43 AM

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Brake system

Design and function

There is a significant amount of bad information floating around the forums. The more people understand the better they can build it properly. I have come across drubs and drabs of factory design info. If some of what I have heard is true people might be surprised at amount of accuracy in it's design.

Ron/IA · 09-29-2010, 08:29 AM

I too would like to see information on floorboards; plus mats, carpets, and fasteners.

28 Special Coupe · 09-29-2010, 09:17 PM

How about radiators? I understand there were differences among the models produced by Ford and those outsourced to McCord and Flintlock. Which ones used 3, 4, and 5 row cores? Which ones had tubes with seams? Did any of the 28s and 29s have straight inlets instead of the funnel shaped ones? I've never seen definitive answers to these questions, only bits and pieces scattered about multiple sources.

d.j. moordigian · 09-30-2010, 10:05 AM

Steve,

How about floor pans, there were 3 different ones shown in this thread by Rusty
Nelson (wrndln)...Correct under seat floorpan for 29 phaeton

09-28-2010, 10:32 AM	#1
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	My next "evolution" Model A Ford research article... I am about to finish the last of the gas tank articles (as soon as I can finish this farming for this year) and would like some suggestions from you guys on a specific part or assembly of that you think would be of interest to the Model A Ford community as far asa just how it evolved over the 4 years of production. Any ideas? Thanks. Pluck

09-28-2010, 12:15 PM	#2
msmaron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 3,600	Re: My next "evolution" Model A Ford research article... How about some small items maybe, Pedal covers on floor boards OR Better yet, the OIL Pan and changes, the bolts, washers, and the oil nut, i know there were changes on that.. Just sayin! __________________ Mark Maron Ill., Region MARC & MAFCA MARC JSC Member MAFFI Trustee National Facebook Admin. https://www.facebook.com/groups/MARC.group/ A7191-Sport Coupe 29 Roadster 29-Town Sedan 29-Original Special Coupe

09-28-2010, 12:36 PM	#3
pat in Santa Cruz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: santa cruz, calif Posts: 2,011	Re: My next "evolution" Model A Ford research article... how about steering evolution: the 7 tooth into the 2 tooth, worm gear thrust bearing changes during the 2 tooth's infancy, different lengths of steering shafts and light rods, moving the grease fittings on the tie rods from front to rear, the change in drag link orientation, upper steering column bearing set screw changes, changes in grease fittings on the steering box, steering column support, to name a few. There's no question why the 7 tooth was replaced by the 2 tooth, but why were the other changes implemented?

09-28-2010, 08:44 PM	#4
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: My next "evolution" Model A Ford research article... These are pictures of an original unrestored June, 1928 Tudor front seat. I'd like to see research on the support bar vs. cups, and when the forged parts changed to stampings. Thanks for your research. I know it takes time and money to do it.

09-28-2010, 08:55 PM	#5
Bruce_MO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 433	Re: My next "evolution" Model A Ford research article... Interior stuff...window cranks, door handles and escutcheons for all bodies and all years. That would be great. Then I'd have a better idea of what to look for.

09-29-2010, 05:43 AM	#6
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: My next "evolution" Model A Ford research article... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Brake system Design and function There is a significant amount of bad information floating around the forums. The more people understand the better they can build it properly. I have come across drubs and drabs of factory design info. If some of what I have heard is true people might be surprised at amount of accuracy in it's design.

09-29-2010, 08:29 AM	#7
Ron/IA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Amana IA Posts: 527	Re: My next "evolution" Model A Ford research article... I too would like to see information on floorboards; plus mats, carpets, and fasteners. __________________ Ron/IA 1929 Fordor Steelback Hawk A Model A Ford Club http://hawkamodelaclub.org/

09-29-2010, 09:17 PM	#8
28 Special Coupe Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Posts: 63	Re: My next "evolution" Model A Ford research article... How about radiators? I understand there were differences among the models produced by Ford and those outsourced to McCord and Flintlock. Which ones used 3, 4, and 5 row cores? Which ones had tubes with seams? Did any of the 28s and 29s have straight inlets instead of the funnel shaped ones? I've never seen definitive answers to these questions, only bits and pieces scattered about multiple sources.

09-30-2010, 10:05 AM	#9
d.j. moordigian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fresno, Ca. Posts: 3,636	Re: My next "evolution" Model A Ford research article... Steve, How about floor pans, there were 3 different ones shown in this thread by Rusty Nelson (wrndln)...Correct under seat floorpan for 29 phaeton