Technology is great. I’m writing this on a computer—you’re reading it there. If you need parts for your old car, or simply a new old car, the links are at the top of the page. Still, the technology of the present sometimes… Read More ›
Model A Ford
The rise and fall of Ford in Russia – Nikolay Shevchenko @RBTH.com
In the early 2000s, Ford was the most popular and sought-after car in Russia. What killed the U.S. manufacturer and made it flee the Russian market, leaving behind millions of invested dollars? The history of the iconic U.S. carmaker in… Read More ›
1929 Model A Sport Coupe Door Trim Improvements
The Coupe was missing most of the door furniture and the trims are not really correct The door cappings and trims were removed and inspected The trims were cut to allow the door lock escutcheons to be fitted, as the… Read More ›
1929 Model A Ford Sport Coupe Seat Back Refurbishment
As with the seat base the seat back on the Coupe had also had some previous “attention” Once the cover and padding was removed the inspection began with a clean up Once again the dangerous sharp fencing wire was removed… Read More ›
1929 Model A Ford Sport Coupe Seat Base Refurbishment
Here’s the process we used to restore the seat base on the Sport Coupe Removing the cover, foam and padding which was attached via a combination of nails and hog rings. Once the cover was removed the details from LeBaron… Read More ›
How to lubricate a Ford Model A – Paul Shinn @YouTube
In this instalment of Ford Model A maintenance vlog, the Master Model A mechanic goes over (under) the chassis lube points in a Ford Model A automobile. Included are some tips for making the routine maintenance a lot easier and… Read More ›
How to Do a Lube Job on a Model A Ford – Mark Hayward @YouTube
Complete instructions for doing a lube job on Model A Ford, to go along with the Model A Ford Mechanic’s Handbook by Les Andrews. Link to the book here
How to check and change fluids in a Ford Model A – Paul Shinn @YouTube
In this instalment of Ford Model A maintenance vlog, the Master Model A mechanic goes over checking and changing fluids in a Ford Model A automobile. Included are some tips for making the routine maintenance a lot easier.
RE-ENGINEERING THE MODEL A ENGINE – Terry Burtz, Campbell, CA
Please take a look at Terry Burtz’s Model A engine project, potentially very exciting! Automotive engine design and analyses has changed dramatically and is vastly improved since the Ford Model A engine was designed and analyzed in 1927. Have you… Read More ›
Model A Fords set to swarm the Model A Ford Museum this September – Matt Litwin @Hemmings
In our recent piece on the Model A Ford Museum, we interviewed past president and current Model A Ford Foundation, Inc. (MAFFI) special advisor, Stan Johnson, and current MAFFI president John Begg, about the history behind the founding and construction of… Read More ›