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fried okra · 02-15-2024, 10:15 AM

I've got a couple original Model A combo wrenches and not sure what is their typical on-car usage.

One has a 15/16" open end and the other has a 1-3/16" open end.

Any thoughts?

katy · 02-15-2024, 10:42 AM

Posting the Ford part #'s and pics would help.
Here's a picture of a Model A wrench, the Model T wrench is similar except the spark plug end is 7/8".

fried okra · 02-15-2024, 11:10 AM

Thanks, Katy....I've got 2 of the 1-3/16" box with open end on opposing side. One has either a 6 or a 9 cast into it and the Ford script. The other has a 55 cast into it and no Ford script, but otherwise identical.

The smaller 15/16" has a 2 cast into it with a cast Ford script.

All look similar in style to the pic you posted.

Yes, I need to learn how to post pics from my phone onto posts here

Bob Bidonde · 02-18-2024, 08:30 AM

The double open end wrench you describe is not a Model "A" standard tool kit item. Itmay be a service tool. Post a picture of the wrench.

Fullraceflathead · 02-18-2024, 09:21 AM

There are many wrenches out there that are not model A. ford sold the toolkit with the cars all the way I believe into the mid 40s also the ford tractors had their own sets of wrenches too.

Tom Endy · 02-18-2024, 05:37 PM

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There is another set of original Ford wrenches that is not often seen. These were probably mostly used at the Ford dealerships. I found a set at the Turlock swap meet years ago and have used them extensively rebuilding Model A differentials.

https://www.santaanitaas.org/wp-cont...enches-PDF.pdf

Tom Endy

02-15-2024, 10:15 AM	#1
fried okra Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Daniel Island,SouthCarolina/Knoxville, Tennessee/Sanibel Island,Florida Posts: 292	Original Ford wrench question I've got a couple original Model A combo wrenches and not sure what is their typical on-car usage. One has a 15/16" open end and the other has a 1-3/16" open end. Any thoughts?

02-15-2024, 11:10 AM	#3
fried okra Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Daniel Island,SouthCarolina/Knoxville, Tennessee/Sanibel Island,Florida Posts: 292	Re: Original Ford wrench question Thanks, Katy....I've got 2 of the 1-3/16" box with open end on opposing side. One has either a 6 or a 9 cast into it and the Ford script. The other has a 55 cast into it and no Ford script, but otherwise identical. The smaller 15/16" has a 2 cast into it with a cast Ford script. All look similar in style to the pic you posted. Yes, I need to learn how to post pics from my phone onto posts here

02-18-2024, 08:30 AM	#4
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,470	Re: Original Ford wrench question The double open end wrench you describe is not a Model "A" standard tool kit item. Itmay be a service tool. Post a picture of the wrench. __________________ Bob Bidonde

02-18-2024, 09:21 AM	#5
Fullraceflathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chillicothe, Missouri Posts: 1,176	Re: Original Ford wrench question There are many wrenches out there that are not model A. ford sold the toolkit with the cars all the way I believe into the mid 40s also the ford tractors had their own sets of wrenches too. __________________ "If I asked people what they wanted they would have said faster horses." -Henry Ford "Primitive technology is not a design flaw" 1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup 1930 Gordon Smith Air Compressor 1941 Willy's Pickup 1960 Thunderbird-For Sale 1964 Buick Riviera 2x4 425 1965 Pontiac GTO, 455 Super Duty 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10, V-10 Viper 1977 Charger Jet Boat,460 Ford,Jacuzzi Jet Front Engine Nostalgia Dragster,Supercharged 296 "Fullrace Flathead" Ford Engine Build up on DVD ask

02-18-2024, 05:37 PM	#6
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,131	Re: Original Ford wrench question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) There is another set of original Ford wrenches that is not often seen. These were probably mostly used at the Ford dealerships. I found a set at the Turlock swap meet years ago and have used them extensively rebuilding Model A differentials. https://www.santaanitaas.org/wp-cont...enches-PDF.pdf Tom Endy