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Steve Plucker 12-21-2013 11:09 AM

Other names for Ford parts...
 

Over the years, other names for Ford parts (and other car's parts) have other names attached to them. Such as:


Model A: A Bone, A Model, 4-Banger...
400-A: A-400...
Spindle Bolts: King Pins...
Open Cab Pickup: Roadster Pickup...

and so on.

What other parts or items can you come up with that have a different name other than what Ford attached to them originally.

You Model A'ers from Down Under have unique names for items also in comparison to the USA names...what would they be?

Pluck

Growley bear 12-21-2013 12:05 PM

Re: Other names for Ford parts...
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Plucker (Post 788327)
Over the years, other names for Ford parts (and other car's parts) have other names attached to them. Such as:


Model A: A Bone, A Model, 4-Banger...
400-A: A-400...
Spindle Bolts: King Pins...
Open Cab Pickup: Roadster Pickup...

and so on.

What other parts or items can you come up with that have a different name other than what Ford attached to them originally.

You Model A'ers from Down Under have unique names for items also in comparison to the USA names...what would they be?

Pluck

Carburetor--Carbonator

Gary WA 12-21-2013 12:08 PM

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Distributor/Dizzy

gweilbaker 12-21-2013 12:30 PM

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Henry's Lady

BRENT in 10-uh-C 12-21-2013 12:37 PM

Re: Other names for Ford parts...
 

Are you speaking of Ford's nomenclature vs. what hobbyist call parts?

clo2jim 12-21-2013 01:15 PM

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Phaeton - Touring
Fordor/Tudor - Coach

700rpm 12-21-2013 01:48 PM

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Town sedans are often (erroneously) called town cars.
Also:
Windshield/windscreen, hood/bonnet, engine/mill, radiator shell/grille shell, dash panel/instrument panel

Restored/everything was painted

Steve Plucker 12-21-2013 02:09 PM

Re: Other names for Ford parts...
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C (Post 788374)
Are you speaking of Ford's nomenclature vs. what hobbyist call parts?

Yep...Merry Christmas Brent!

Pluck

BRENT in 10-uh-C 12-21-2013 03:37 PM

Re: Other names for Ford parts...
 

Geez, --let's see.........

Wishbone - Front Radius Rod
Backing Plates - Brake Housing Plate
Brake Actuators - Front Brake Shaft
Shackles - Spring Hangers
Bumper - It IS called a Bumper in the front but Fender Guards in the rear.
Dash Panel - Belt Rail
PopOut - Ignition Switch
Emergency Brake - Hand Brake
Firewall - Dash Assy
Roof Bow - Rib
Header - Rail (Front)
SubRails - Sill
Headlights - Headlamp
Headlight Bar - Head lamp Support
Brake Light Switch - Stop light Switch
Radiator Apron - Front Splash Shield
Splash Aprons - Running Board Shield
Hood Latches - Hood Clips
Engine Block - Cylinder Case
Wrist Pin - Piston Pin
Dip Stick - Oil Level Indicator
Sediment Bowl - Sediment Bulb
Bellhousing - Clutch Housing
Cluster Gear - Trans. Countershaft Gear
Banjo - Differential Housing
Timing Cover - Cylinder Cover
U-Joint - Universal Joint
Ampmeter - Ammeter
Spare Tire Carrier - Wheel Carrier


....and that's just what I come up with off the top of my head. We as hobbyists really butcher those and I really work hard at making my employees use the correct nomenclature.

Tinker 12-21-2013 03:41 PM

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Clam shell - not sure what it's proper name is... :]

BRENT in 10-uh-C 12-21-2013 03:58 PM

Re: Other names for Ford parts...
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tinker (Post 788503)
Clam shell - not sure what it's proper name is... :]


Are you speaking of 'A-4520-*'?? :D

raprice22 12-21-2013 04:08 PM

Re: Other names for Ford parts...
 

Brent,
Your list is quite comprehensive. Loved it.
Rog

glenn in camino 12-21-2013 08:39 PM

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woodie-station wagon

Fordors 12-21-2013 09:38 PM

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Gas pedal-foot feed, hand throttle-hand feed

Gold Digger 12-21-2013 09:45 PM

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Turtle lid / turtle hull

John Duden 12-21-2013 10:32 PM

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Fender Gaurds-Bumpers.
Tim Kelly thought me that and i thought it was neat!

Marco Tahtaras 12-21-2013 10:36 PM

Re: Other names for Ford parts...
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C (Post 788496)
Geez, --let's see.........

Emergency Brake - Hand Brake

I hear that one often. However there is more to the story. In Ford's nomenclature that is true for early-mid 1928. after that the the brake pedal operated the service brakes and the hand brake lever operated the emergency brakes.

Great "quick list" however!!!

Stretch Cab 12-21-2013 10:41 PM

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Delux Sport Roadster

Mike V. Florida 12-21-2013 11:09 PM

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A400 400a

Mike V. Florida 12-21-2013 11:09 PM

Re: Other names for Ford parts...
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by 700rpm (Post 788426)

Restored/everything was painted

Funny but sadly true.


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