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How to Restore Your Model A • VOLUME 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
How To Restore Your Model A
VOLUME 1 Part 1: ACQUISITION.............................7
VOLUME 1 Part 2: DISASSEMBLY............................13
VOLUME 1 Part 3: REBUILDING THE CHASSIS.................20
VOLUME 1 Part 4: BRAKES.................................25
VOLUME 1 Part 5: DRIVE TRAIN SYSTEM.....................28
VOLUME 1 Part 6: TRANSMISSION and CLUTCH................32
VOLUME 1 Part 7: THE SHORT BLOCK........................38
VOLUME 1 Part 8: THE COOLING SYSTEM.....................43
VOLUME 1 Part 9: FUEL SYSTEM............................48
VOLUME 1 Part 10: WIRING ...............................54
VOLUME 1 Part 11: IGNITION SYSTEM.......................57
VOLUME 1 Part 12: BODY WORK.............................66
VOLUME 1 Part 13: PAINT.................................74
VOLUME 1 Part 14: TOP and UPHOLSTERY....................83
Supplement Subjects
VOLUME 1 Alignment and Steering.........................91
VOLUME 1 Distributor....................................95
VOLUME 1 Engine Pans....................................96
VOLUME 1 Fan and Water Pump.............................98
VOLUME 1 Horn..........................................103
VOLUME 1 Ignition Switch...............................105
VOLUME 1 Paint Striping................................106
VOLUME 1 Purchasing Parts..............................108
VOLUME 1 Shock Absorbers...............................109
VOLUME 1 Wood Work.....................................111
Other Subjects
VOLUME 1 Finishes Under the Hood........................39
VOLUME 1 Cam Outline....................................39
VOLUME 1 Cam Operation..................................41
VOLUME 1 Tightening Cylinder Head Nuts..................42
VOLUME 1 As Henry Made Them (Ford photographs)..........94
VOLUME 1 Light Switch Handles...........................97
VOLUME 1 Tiny Tips . . . From Readers..................104
VOLUME 1 Model A Ford Specifications...................110
VOLUME 1 INDEX.........................................112
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How to Restore Your Model A • VOLUME 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. CHASSIS
VOLUME 2 Rear End Overhaul........................................6
VOLUME 2 Front Wheel Shimmy......................................18
VOLUME 2 Spindle Arm Ball Restoration............................20
VOLUME 2 Choosing, Restoring, Mounting Model 'A' Wheels..........22
VOLUME 2 Putting On The Brakes...................................28
VOLUME 2 Reinforcing Bands For Model 'A' Brake Drums.............33
VOLUME 2 Rebuilding Shocks.......................................38
VOLUME 2 My Experience With Model 'A' Shocks.....................40
VOLUME 2 Restoring Tubular Shocks Links..........................44
VOLUME 2 Frame Straightening.....................................45
II. ENGINE
VOLUME 2 Engine Basics And Troubleshooting.......................46
VOLUME 2 Stop That Oil Leak......................................50
VOLUME 2 Model 'A' Air Cleaner...................................51
VOLUME 2 Model 'A' Ford Carburetors..............................52
VOLUME 2 More About Water Pumps..................................54
VOLUME 2 Overheating.............................................56
VOLUME 2 Water Pump Grease Catcher...............................57
VOLUME 2 Model 'A' Oil Return Pipe..............................59
III. BODY
VOLUME 2 Aligning The Model 'a' Hood ............................62
VOLUME 2 Glass & Regulator Remedies..............................65
VOLUME 2 Restoring Model 'a' Stain Less Steel....................68
VOLUME 2 Restoring 1931 Running Boards...........................73
VOLUME 2 The Model 'a' Gas Tank..................................81
VOLUME 2 Body Clinch Nuts .......................................82
VOLUME 2 Acrylic Lacquer.........................................84
VOLUME 2 Shrinking Sheet Metal...................................85
IV. ELECTRICAL
VOLUME 2 Restoring 1928 & 1929 Headlights........................86
VOLUME 2 Restoring 1930 & 1931 Lamps.............................90
VOLUME 2 Restoring 1928 Drum Taillight...........................97
VOLUME 2 Headlamp Focusing And Alignment.........................99
VOLUME 2 Electrical Troubleshooting Guide.......................101
VOLUME 2 Generator Cutout Relay.................................104
V. UPHOLSTERY
VOLUME 2 Model 'A' Woodgraining.................................107
VOLUME 2 Installing a Tudor Wood Kit............................110
VOLUME 2 How To Patch a Plait...................................117
VI. MAINTENANCE LIST FOR THE MODEL 'A'............................119
How to Restore Your Model A • VOLUME 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. BODY
VOLUME 3 Installing Fender Wells...............................4
VOLUME 3 Replacement Patch Panels..............................8
VOLUME 3 How to Apply Body Solder.............................12
VOLUME 3 Poor Door Fit........................................15
VOLUME 3 Worn Hinge Pins .....................................17
VOLUME 3 Rumble Seat Installation.............................18
VOLUME 3 Painting With Enamel.................................20
VOLUME 3 Special Colors.......................................26
VOLUME 3 Pin Striping.........................................29
VOLUME 3 Closed Car Top Restoration...........................33
VOLUME 3 How to Install A Hidem...............................37
VOLUME 3 How I Made My A-400 Top..............................38
VOLUME 3 Seals, Grommets and Flaps............................40
VOLUME 3 Bumper Restoration...................................42
II. CHASSIS
VOLUME 3 Testing & Rebuilding the Starter.....................44
VOLUME 3 Carburetor Update....................................50
VOLUME 3 Houdaille Story......................................55
VOLUME 3 Tire Valve Hardware..................................60
VOLUME 3 Front End Alignment..................................69
VOLUME 3 Take a Trial Run.....................................72
III TRIM
VOLUME 3 Electric Wipers......................................74
VOLUME 3 Seat Adjustment Mechanism............................78
VOLUME 3 Rebuilding a Passenger Seat..........................81
VOLUME 3 Rebuilding Window Shades.............................84
VOLUME 3 Door Handle Repair...................................86
IV SUPPLEMENTAL
VOLUME 3 Chemical Stripping...................................88
VOLUME 3 The Wood in Model 'A's...............................91
VOLUME 3 Nuts and Bolts.......................................95
VOLUME 3 Filtered Air.........................................98
VOLUME 3 Lubrication.........................................102
VOLUME 3 Spring Spreader.....................................110
VOLUME 3 Trunk Rack..........................................112
VOLUME 3 Tinkering With Our Toys ............................116
How to Restore Your Model A • VOLUME 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I - ENGINE AND CHASSIS
VOLUME 4 Riveting the Model A Frame...................................4
VOLUME 4 Let's Build a Model 'A' Engine...............................6
VOLUME 4 Alignment of the Flywheel Housing...........................10
VOLUME 4 Rear Axle Rebuilding and Adjustment.........................16
VOLUME 4 Ignition Timing for Beginners *.............................17
VOLUME 4 Improving the Model 'A' Transmission........................22
VOLUME 4 Aligning the Body and Frame *...............................29
VOLUME 4 Adjusting Rod & Main Bearings, Speedometer Gear & Cable,
VOLUME 4 Adjusting Shock Absorbers, Crack Detection Methods, Door
VOLUME 4 Handle Installation, Carburetor Air Filters, Oiling Window
VOLUME 4 Mechanisms, Front End Shimmy, Water Pump Seal, Engine
VOLUME 4 Performance, Crankcase Ventilator, I Never Knew She Could
VOLUME 4 Run So Good!
VOLUME 4 Subtle Differences in Distributor Bodies....................36
VOLUME 4 Restoring the Model A Generator *...........................40
II - BODY
VOLUME 4 Installing Interior Wood in a Victoria......................46
VOLUME 4 Installing Top Wood in a Victoria...........................52
VOLUME 4 Installing a Roll-Down Rear Window *........................56
VOLUME 4 Roll-Down Window Supplement.................................60
VOLUME 4 Model 'A' Locks and Keys....................................62
VOLUME 4 A Close Look at Metal Top Moldings *........................68
III - DETAILING
VOLUME 4 Model 'A' Windshield Wipers *...............................73
VOLUME 4 Rebuilding and Troubleshooting the Zenith Carburetor........82
VOLUME 4 Analyzing Headlight Scripts.................................88
VOLUME 4 Technical Tips:.............................................91
VOLUME 4 Installing the Gearshift Spring, Pinion Bearing Replacement,
VOLUME 4 Balancing a Fan Blade, Throttle Shaft Air Leaks, Body
VOLUME 4 Deadener, Gas Filter Replacement, Leaking Rear Main Bearing,
VOLUME 4 Positive Crankcase Ventilation, Popout Switch Lubrication,
VOLUME 4 Battery Installation, Securing Radiator Ornaments, Replacing
VOLUME 4 Top Material
VOLUME 4 Finishing Touches...........................................94
VOLUME 4 More Finishing Touches......................................98
VOLUME 4 Spare Wheel Carriers.......................................100
IV - RESTORING A UNIQUE BODY TYPE
VOLUME 4 Researching and Restoring the Model A Mail Truck...........102
VOLUME 4 Technical Tips:............................................112
VOLUME 4 Avoiding a Broken Water Outlet Casting, Hood Rod Repair,
VOLUME 4 Engine Assembly, Smooth Shifting
VOLUME 4
VOLUME 4 * Bill Reeder Literary Award winners
How to Restore Your Model A • VOLUME 5
TABLE OF CONTENTS
VOLUME 5 I MODEL A DATA.............................................
VOLUME 5 Production of the Model A Ford........................4
VOLUME 5 Model A Specifications...............................10
VOLUME 5 II ENGINE...................................................
VOLUME 5 Adjusting Cylinder Head Bolts for More Power.........14
VOLUME 5 Measuring and Adjusting Main Bearing
VOLUME 5 and Rod Bearing Clearances.......................16
VOLUME 5 Carburetor Leaks.....................................18
VOLUME 5 III BRAKES...................................................
VOLUME 5 Gimme A Brake!.......................................19
VOLUME 5 Gimme A Brake - Part II..............................21
VOLUME 5 Restoring the Model A Brake Cross Shaft..............24
VOLUME 5 IV ELECTRICAL...............................................
VOLUME 5 Model A Electrical System * (88)
VOLUME 5 Part 1 - Wiring Diagram.....................28
VOLUME 5 Part 2 - Reading the Ammeter................32
VOLUME 5 The Elecrolock Ignition Switch * (92)................36
VOLUME 5 Restoration of the Armored Ignition Cable............42
VOLUME 5 V. TOURING MODIFICATIONS....................................
VOLUME 5 Put Your A Under Pressure * (91).....................45
VOLUME 5 Direction Signal Installation on
VOLUME 5 Your Model 'A' * (90).............................51
VOLUME 5 VI. RESTORING A UNIQUE BODY TYPE.............................
VOLUME 5 - Sport Coupe
VOLUME 5 1928-29 Sport Coupe...............................55
VOLUME 5 1930-31 Sport Coupe...............................75
VOLUME 5 - Tudor
VOLUME 5 1930-31 Standard Tudor Sedan.....................101
VOLUME 5 1931 Deluxe Tudor Sedan..........................117
VOLUME 5 * Bill Reeder Literary Award winners
How to Restore Your Model A • VOLUME 6
TABLE OF CONTENTS
VOLUME 6 1. Engine
VOLUME 6 Fan failure analysis and repair.......................
VOLUME 6 Stubborn Studs........................................
VOLUME 6 Fixing the Valdez.....................................
VOLUME 6 Measuring/Adjusting Main and Rod Bearing Clearances...
VOLUME 6 2. Chassis and Drive Train..................................
VOLUME 6 Improving the Model A Steering........................
VOLUME 6 Model A ford Rear Axle Adjustment.....................
VOLUME 6 Locating and Installing Body Blocks...................
VOLUME 6 Installing frame Welting The Easy Way.................
VOLUME 6 3. Body
VOLUME 6 Floor Boards (Authentically Speaking).................
VOLUME 6 1930-31 Model A floor Board Modification..............
VOLUME 6 Restoration of the Model A Door and Deck Lid Handles..
VOLUME 6 Pillar Locks..........................................
VOLUME 6 Tire Locks............................................
VOLUME 6 1928 Electric Wiper...................................
VOLUME 6 Seat Belts ("A Bear for Safety")......................
VOLUME 6 4. Tires
VOLUME 6 Installation and Care of Valve Stem Hardware..........
VOLUME 6 Replacing Rubber Valve Stems..........................
VOLUME 6 5. Shop Aides / Service Hints / Tips
VOLUME 6 Strobosopic Timing Lights.............................
VOLUME 6 Homemade and Handy....................................
VOLUME 6 Torque Values.........................................
VOLUME 6 Tiny tips.............................................
VOLUME 6 6. Specific body styles
VOLUME 6 1930-31 Deluxe roadster 40-b..........................
VOLUME 6 1931 Cabriolet 68-c...................................
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