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JohnB15632 · 12-01-2015, 06:35 PM

I have a 13 SW 4 door Towncar Sedan. I need a reference book that I can refer to that would help me in restoring the body, doors, window, interior, and seats.

What would be the best reference that I should have?

Larry Jenkins · 12-01-2015, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnB15632

I have a 13 SW 4 door Towncar Sedan. I need a reference book that I can refer to that would help me in restoring the body, doors, window, interior, and seats.

What would be the best reference that I should have?

Question your stated year.. (13) ??

Larry

JohnB15632 · 12-01-2015, 07:59 PM

Sorry, i should have typed 31.

sunnyorm · 12-01-2015, 08:23 PM

You have the car (it's worth a thousand words), as you dismantle it, take photos of everything, so you know how it was when you started. Start asking if anyone else has a car like your's, and ask to have restoration photos from their efforts.

Brentwood Bob · 12-01-2015, 08:37 PM

Save everything, and start a journal.
Pictures are invaluable.

Larry Jenkins · 12-01-2015, 08:44 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnB15632

I have a 13 SW 4 door Towncar Sedan. I need a reference book that I can refer to that would help me in restoring the body, doors, window, interior, and seats.

What would be the best reference that I should have?

Get Les Andrew's Model A Mechanic book. The "red" one. It will guide you through quite a bit of your restoration.

And, as said, make sure you start a pictorial record of your progress. before; during and after. Most valuable.

And, best of all, take advantage of the vast knowledge right here on the Barn.. Great guys; great advice..

Larry

JohnB15632 · 12-01-2015, 08:50 PM

I have the "red" one. It does not cover body restoration.

Bob C · 12-01-2015, 09:08 PM

You need the Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards.
https://mafca.com/cart/index.php?productID=115

Bob

Kevin in NJ · 12-01-2015, 09:42 PM

Your best reference is to ask questions here and be sure to know how to post pictures.

There are no specific books on slant window bodies. There is the town sedan group and those who have gone down that road here. A couple of guys have websites with many pictures and will be very happy to help you.

henry's 31 · 12-01-2015, 09:46 PM

Besides all of these suggestions, make sure you join your local Model A Club. They are a great wealth of information and help. Also join the National Organizations. The taking photos is a very important suggestion since it will be a while before you place it back together. Good luck and enjoy the journey.

50B · 12-01-2015, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnB15632

I have a 13 SW 4 door Towncar Sedan. I need a reference book that I can refer to that would help me in restoring the body, doors, window, interior, and seats.

What would be the best reference that I should have?

You have a 31 SW 4 door TOWN SEDAN, not a 4 door Towncar Sedan.

50B

Charlie Stephens · 12-01-2015, 10:19 PM

John,

Post a picture of your car. You need the practice and we would like to see the car. If you want a place to practice posting photos there is a "Test Forum" under the "To the editors Section".

Charlie Stephens

JohnB15632 · 12-02-2015, 07:29 AM

I have in the past posted a picture of my rusted Model A. I am posting acouple of pictures here

Barry B./ Ma. · 12-02-2015, 08:04 AM

I would get the book The Ford Model A as Henry Built It, lots of good pictures and explanations.

Mike V. Florida · 12-02-2015, 11:28 AM

As it has been eluded to, there is no restoration manual specific to the '31 Town sedan. You will need to look at several references to obtain the information and as Larry stated "And, best of all, take advantage of the vast knowledge right here on the Barn.. Great guys; great advice.."

duke36 · 12-02-2015, 11:49 AM

Suggest getting as many parts vendors' catalogues as possible for replacements reference, to compare sheet metal and other parts, if originals aren't available to you. Patch panels are available, for example, if you want to go that way.

Tom Wesenberg · 12-03-2015, 10:28 AM

You just posted two good pictures of your car. Post pictures of any specific areas and ask questions. Flop, Marco, and Brent Terry have posted many good pictures of excellent body work being done on Model A's. A search using their name and the area of the car in question may turn up those pictures.

12-01-2015, 06:35 PM	#1
JohnB15632 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Export, PA (Outside of Pittsburgh) Posts: 520	Model A Body Restoration I have a 13 SW 4 door Towncar Sedan. I need a reference book that I can refer to that would help me in restoring the body, doors, window, interior, and seats. What would be the best reference that I should have?

12-01-2015, 07:59 PM	#3
JohnB15632 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Export, PA (Outside of Pittsburgh) Posts: 520	Re: Model A Body Restoration Sorry, i should have typed 31.

12-01-2015, 08:23 PM	#4
sunnyorm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 359	Re: Model A Body Restoration You have the car (it's worth a thousand words), as you dismantle it, take photos of everything, so you know how it was when you started. Start asking if anyone else has a car like your's, and ask to have restoration photos from their efforts.

12-01-2015, 08:37 PM	#5
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,233	Re: Model A Body Restoration Save everything, and start a journal. Pictures are invaluable.

12-01-2015, 08:50 PM	#7
JohnB15632 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Export, PA (Outside of Pittsburgh) Posts: 520	Re: Model A Body Restoration I have the "red" one. It does not cover body restoration.

12-01-2015, 09:08 PM	#8
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,741	Re: Model A Body Restoration You need the Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards. https://mafca.com/cart/index.php?productID=115 Bob

12-01-2015, 09:42 PM	#9
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Model A Body Restoration Your best reference is to ask questions here and be sure to know how to post pictures. There are no specific books on slant window bodies. There is the town sedan group and those who have gone down that road here. A couple of guys have websites with many pictures and will be very happy to help you.

12-01-2015, 09:46 PM	#10
henry's 31 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Columbus(Cataula) Georgia Posts: 849	Re: Model A Body Restoration Besides all of these suggestions, make sure you join your local Model A Club. They are a great wealth of information and help. Also join the National Organizations. The taking photos is a very important suggestion since it will be a while before you place it back together. Good luck and enjoy the journey. __________________ Henry' s 31

12-01-2015, 10:19 PM	#12
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,030	Re: Model A Body Restoration John, Post a picture of your car. You need the practice and we would like to see the car. If you want a place to practice posting photos there is a "Test Forum" under the "To the editors Section". Charlie Stephens

12-02-2015, 08:04 AM	#14
Barry B./ Ma. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southbridge, Ma. Posts: 1,614	Re: Model A Body Restoration I would get the book The Ford Model A as Henry Built It, lots of good pictures and explanations.

12-02-2015, 11:28 AM	#15
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Model A Body Restoration As it has been eluded to, there is no restoration manual specific to the '31 Town sedan. You will need to look at several references to obtain the information and as Larry stated "And, best of all, take advantage of the vast knowledge right here on the Barn.. Great guys; great advice.." __________________ 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

12-02-2015, 11:49 AM	#16
duke36 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 1,414	Re: Model A Body Restoration Suggest getting as many parts vendors' catalogues as possible for replacements reference, to compare sheet metal and other parts, if originals aren't available to you. Patch panels are available, for example, if you want to go that way.

12-03-2015, 10:28 AM	#17
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Model A Body Restoration You just posted two good pictures of your car. Post pictures of any specific areas and ask questions. Flop, Marco, and Brent Terry have posted many good pictures of excellent body work being done on Model A's. A search using their name and the area of the car in question may turn up those pictures.