Happy with my Ford A

[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

[Mitch//pa]

powder coat them

good luck with the car and welcome to the barn

[ctlikon0712]

When you get a chance post some pics of your car. We would like to see your progress from where you start.....
Good luck

[Steve Plucker]

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

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

[whirnot]

I would agree with the powder coat, I did and they are nice.

[John LaVoy]

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We have used powder coating for several Model As. They look great and hold up to the rigors of use very well.

[Fred K-OR]

Welcome and I agree with powder coating.

[Bob C]

Vince's site states "The "F" in the prefix was used in England only to indicate
the small bore engine". See "British Built" in the link http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/ABenginenumbers.htm

Bob

[Mike V. Florida]

I use Rustoleum, cheap, and easy to touch up.

[Brad in Germany]

Bonjour AF31FAB,

...et bien venu au FordBarn.

Peux-tu poster une photo de ta voiture?

AF désigne simplement que la voiture a un plus petit moteur, non seulement de la France.

En ce qui concern les roues, la peinture en poudre electrosttique est le mieux, a mon avis.

A bientôt,
Brad in Maryland

[AF31FAB]

a poor picture.... I will post another in few days

[Mad Mac]

A friend of mine has the de-rated Model A motor (as used in the UK) installed in his "A" and says it is really gutless compared to the standard "A" motor. I reckon you would get a lot more enjoyment out of your Model A if you swapped the 125ci motor for a standard 40hp motor.

[ctlikon0712]

AF31FAB, that is a nice looking 30. Enjoy your car, the research and camaraderie that comes with being a Ford Barn member.

[green30coupe]

Nice looking car! But, I thought AF was "American Ford"

[spdway1]

I just had my wheels painted Epoxy, very happy.

[Chris in WNC]

looks good!

if you can, please post photos of the engine,

thanks!

[Arlen]

Thought I had read that AF stood for cars built in England specifically for export. Is your car RHD? A lot of the rhd parts are stamped AF along with the part number.

I too recommend powder coated wheels.

[columbiA]

I painted my wheels 14,000 miles ago with enamel & hardener & they still look like new.

[Tom Wesenberg]

I've seen some nice powdercoated wheels and frames, but I'm still sticking with PPG spray paint.

[AF31FAB]

Thank you everyone for your answer, another pictures the motors the Ford plate, and a copy of the manual for the AF specification