Reprints of the Model A/AA Ford Service Bulletins...

[frank55a]

Originally Posted by redmodelt

My well thumbed copy of Victor Page's book is a Post reprint from the 70's, paperback but they did not come with the chart. I do however have a copy of his V8 book from the later 30's with the diagnostic chart.

You are correct, none of the Model A reprints came with the chart - it was only with the originals. The Model A chart is however now available. As I understand there were 3 charts, a chart for the Model T which is available from some dealers; the Model A chart available from some dealers; and the V8 chart which I have seen but not sure if it is available from the dealers.

[DougVieyra]

There were two 'gurus' of the Ford Model T, A & V-8, who were closely connected to the Ford Motor Company but worked/wrote independently from Ford.

One was Murray Fahnestock, the other was Victor Page. Both of these early 'gurus' wrote extensively and in detail about the operation, maintenance and repair of the Ford automobiles. There writings were directed at the owners of the cars, rather than the Service Field - garage mechanics. That is one of the main differences between these two writers and the FORD SERVICE BULLETIN.

- Doug Vieyra, Eureka, Calif

[d.]

I have the Victor Page...Construction, Operation, and Repair for the restorer, revised and enlarged...published by POST MOTOR BOOKS, Arcadia, California, 1961.
It is the 13th anniversary commemorative edition with a Special Added Speed Equipment Section.
It has a black hardbound cover, 543 pages and cost me $5.00 postpaid in 1961. I think it was worth it.

[Old182]

MARC wrote to Ford a couple of years ago requesting permission to reprint the book. They wanted money up front for the license and it died there.

[Midwest Tin]

I have this old copy of the Service Bulletin. But do not know if it's an original copy or old reprint. The cover appears to have been black or dark blue. The inside front and rear covers has a plant pattern in cream and green.
Any thoughts would be appreciated. thanks, Jim

[larrys40]

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Originally Posted by Midwest Tin

I have this old copy of the Service Bulletin. But do not know if it's an original copy or old reprint. The cover appears to have been black or dark blue. The inside front and rear covers has a plant pattern in cream and green.
Any thoughts would be appreciated. thanks, Jim

Midwest, Awesome post of originals!
originals and so good to see them. The Ben Staub copy in my opinion with cover is very nice. They are obtainable. My early mentor and since passed away friend Terry Oberer got me reading them early in my teens and twenties. It's amazing how much you can learn about the Model A just reading them.

Sit down and study them sometime. The full size from originals to the full size reprints are a treat!
Larry Shepard

[larrys40]

There's a copy of Ben Staubs reprints on ebay now.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-MODEL-A...5Y4aND&vxp=mtr

looks like a nice set.

[Brad in Germany]

In 1991, the Ford Motor Company in Germany sponsored a reprint of the German language Model A Service Bulletins. They are occasionally offered for sale on Amazon.de in Germany:



Also, the "Ford Amical France" (formerly the "Club Obsolete Ford France") offers its members a scanned reprint of the French Model A Service Bulletins in .pdf format:


Brad in Maryland

[160B]

Here are some photos of a set of original Ford Service Bulletins I acquired in August 2003. They are mint, no grease marks, bent corners or other sign of wear.