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ralphie9n · 08-03-2014, 09:29 PM

Can any one tell me if there is any real difference between a model A head and a diamond model A head. I bought a bunch of parts off a gentleman last year and one of the parts was a never installed model A head. I was moving stuff around the garage today and happen to see the diamond casting mark on the head. I was just wondering what the difference if any there was. Does it have any more value to restorers? Any information would be great.

Tom Wesenberg · 08-03-2014, 09:37 PM

I think the value is in the fact that it was never installed.

Of course you'll have to check it for mouse nests. Those nasty rodents love metal homes.

Mike V. Florida · 08-03-2014, 11:12 PM

There is a perceived greater value if there is a diamond cast on the head.

Rowdy · 08-04-2014, 01:46 AM

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I have afew diamond block heads. No real difference in them other than they are post 31 production. New may make some difference in value as it is not likely cracked. Rod

08-03-2014, 09:29 PM	#1
ralphie9n Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 69	Model a diamond block head Can any one tell me if there is any real difference between a model A head and a diamond model A head. I bought a bunch of parts off a gentleman last year and one of the parts was a never installed model A head. I was moving stuff around the garage today and happen to see the diamond casting mark on the head. I was just wondering what the difference if any there was. Does it have any more value to restorers? Any information would be great.

08-03-2014, 09:37 PM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Model a diamond block head I think the value is in the fact that it was never installed. Of course you'll have to check it for mouse nests. Those nasty rodents love metal homes.

08-03-2014, 11:12 PM	#3
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Model a diamond block head There is a perceived greater value if there is a diamond cast on the head. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

08-04-2014, 01:46 AM	#4
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: Model a diamond block head Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have afew diamond block heads. No real difference in them other than they are post 31 production. New may make some difference in value as it is not likely cracked. Rod