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jmeckel · 09-30-2012, 07:32 PM

For the adjustable wench in the tool kit for 1929, was it painted? I looked in the new judging standards, and it does not state the finish on them.

Thanks for the help
Jon

Steve Plucker · 09-30-2012, 08:25 PM

[QUOTE=jmeckel;508789]For the adjustable wench in the tool kit for 1929, was it painted? I looked in the new judging standards, and it does not state the finish on them.

Thanks for the help
Jon[/QUOT

Yes, it was painted Black Lacquer or Black Japan Baking Enamel as stated on page 17-1 Revised 1997 first paragraph under "GENERAL" in Area 17----Tools.

Pluck

jmeckel · 09-30-2012, 08:28 PM

Thanks so much, you all are great!!!!

Marco Tahtaras · 09-30-2012, 08:51 PM

In simple terms the answers are correct. However to add a bit of detail (some folks care about), the adjusting screw was blued steel and the axes pin for that was either plain or nickel plated. I haven't disassembled one to check for sure but all mine look like nickel. Yes, they were assembled after paint.

Napa Skip · 10-02-2012, 10:42 AM

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Although ostensibly highlighting the technical illustration capabilities of Bob Bidonde, pages 12 through 15 of the November-December 1975 issue of "The Restorer" has a reasonable illustration and written description of the Model "A" Ford tools, including design/production changes and finish (although to be fair, not in the detail Marco has included above; for example the finish information for the adjustable wrench is given as "...in February 1928 it's plain finish was changed to black paint...").

09-30-2012, 07:32 PM	#1
jmeckel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Luck WI Posts: 550	Tool question For the adjustable wench in the tool kit for 1929, was it painted? I looked in the new judging standards, and it does not state the finish on them. Thanks for the help Jon __________________ Jon "If you choose to not decide, you still have made a choice!" RUSH Don't tell me what you know..... Tell me what you have done.

09-30-2012, 08:25 PM	#2
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Re: Tool question [QUOTE=jmeckel;508789]For the adjustable wench in the tool kit for 1929, was it painted? I looked in the new judging standards, and it does not state the finish on them. Thanks for the help Jon[/QUOT Yes, it was painted Black Lacquer or Black Japan Baking Enamel as stated on page 17-1 Revised 1997 first paragraph under "GENERAL" in Area 17----Tools. Pluck

09-30-2012, 08:28 PM	#3
jmeckel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Luck WI Posts: 550	Re: Tool question Thanks so much, you all are great!!!! __________________ Jon "If you choose to not decide, you still have made a choice!" RUSH Don't tell me what you know..... Tell me what you have done.

09-30-2012, 08:51 PM	#4
Marco Tahtaras Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,099	Re: Tool question In simple terms the answers are correct. However to add a bit of detail (some folks care about), the adjusting screw was blued steel and the axes pin for that was either plain or nickel plated. I haven't disassembled one to check for sure but all mine look like nickel. Yes, they were assembled after paint. __________________ http://www.abarnyard.com/

10-02-2012, 10:42 AM	#5
Napa Skip Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Napa CA Posts: 412	Re: Tool question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Although ostensibly highlighting the technical illustration capabilities of Bob Bidonde, pages 12 through 15 of the November-December 1975 issue of "The Restorer" has a reasonable illustration and written description of the Model "A" Ford tools, including design/production changes and finish (although to be fair, not in the detail Marco has included above; for example the finish information for the adjustable wrench is given as "...in February 1928 it's plain finish was changed to black paint..."). __________________ Skip Keyser Napa Valley A's Olympic Vintage Auto Club (1980-1982) MARC of San Diego (1977-1978) MAFCA (since 1978) MARC (since 1977) ---------- Model A owners belong in their Model A’s; Model A’s belong on the road.