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Originally Posted by AF31FAB
Hello, I just bought 3 weeks ago a Ford AF (F for France) 1931 Tudor, in a very good original condition, just one owner before me. The car runs but before I use it I'll do a major servicing to make it reliable. There is plenty of information on your forum, and it's always nice to read
Ford AF has a smaller engine than the US model, the bore is smaller, just 125 ci.
What paint do you recommend for the rims, polyurethane or epoxy?
see you soon with more questions
Thank's
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AF31FAB...
First, welcome to the Model A Ford hobby and Fordbarn.
Can you point me to the document indicating to you that "AF" means
France?
The only indication of the "AF" and or the "AAF" designation is contained in the May 16, 1928 Fargo FORD SERVICE LETTER. However the letter does not indicate just what the "F" means. It is thought that it means FOREIGN as there were about 8-10 foreign assembly plants besides those in the USA.
Check the engine number chart and see if the number lands within those sent from FORD to be designated as to be used for those foreign engines.
Also, look closely for an assembly plant code on the body of the Tudor. Go to my website
www.plucks329s.org and go to Additional Studies...then go to Letters, Numbers and Codes and study the assembly plants, their codes and where they are located on the body. Your code, if it is there, might tell us some more.
Thanks.
Pluck