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dreamrider · 10-13-2010, 06:12 PM

I recall, not too long ago, on this forum about 4 suggestions for books on the Model A, with 2 of them being outstanding.
Sorry for asking for repetition on what has been already posted here, but I didn't write down the titles of these books when I was reading the post. (I was at work. In fact, I'm a skilled tradesman at the Ford Rouge Complex. Dearborn Stamping Plant. Where the Model A was born, I believe...)
Anyway, any help on these books would be appreciated.
Thanks, folks!

Ken Ehrenhofer · 10-13-2010, 07:15 PM

I would recomend the following:

"The Model A Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards"

"The Ford Model A as Henry built it" by George Deangelis, Ed Francis, Les Henry

"Model A Ford Trouble shooting and Diagnostics" by Les Andrews. He also has two other volumes but I use this one the most.

There are several more but I would start with these!
All three can be purchased at the Model A Restorers Club on Merriman Road in Garden City, MI.
734-427-9050

Ken

msargis · 10-13-2010, 07:19 PM

thank you ken great books m.sargis

Ken Ehrenhofer · 10-13-2010, 07:25 PM

There is one more I would addd to the list:
Especially if you are looking for the HISTORY of the A,

The Legendary Model A Ford by Peter Winnewisser
Peter does a wonderful job of giving the development and on going history during the era. Good reading for all history buffs. Not necessarily a how to or judging book but a history of the development and production.

Ken

dlshady · 10-13-2010, 10:10 PM

In regards to "The Ford Model A as Henry Built It", I see that it is back in print after being unavailable for quite some time. Does anyone know if the currently available edition is an exact copy of the earlier edition, or has new information been added?

For those who have never seen a copy, this is an outstanding book!

Deron

Frank Nemo · 10-13-2010, 10:41 PM

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A long, but complete read of the history of the Ford Motor Company is Wheels for the World by Douglas Brinkley. The end of the Model T and birth of the Model A is covered in part three, chapters 16 and 17. Chapter 18 is an interesting discussion about Ford coping with the Great Depression.

Roadster62 · 10-14-2010, 03:16 AM

Thanks to the Ford Barn I'm getting back into Model A's, and treated myself to a new book at Hershey. James Thomas was selling his "Advertising the Model A Ford" a collection of every ad published in magazines during the 1928-1931 production of the Model A, if you want to read about A history I think this should be on your bookshelf.

Peter J · 10-14-2010, 09:18 AM

Model A Service Manual and Owners Handbook by Clymer publications 1961. My son-in-law has one but won't part with it and I can't beg borrow or steal one anywhere. Has this tome been reprinted by anyone for a reasonable price?
Pete

10-13-2010, 06:12 PM	#1
dreamrider Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9	Model A books on Model A history I recall, not too long ago, on this forum about 4 suggestions for books on the Model A, with 2 of them being outstanding. Sorry for asking for repetition on what has been already posted here, but I didn't write down the titles of these books when I was reading the post. (I was at work. In fact, I'm a skilled tradesman at the Ford Rouge Complex. Dearborn Stamping Plant. Where the Model A was born, I believe...) Anyway, any help on these books would be appreciated. Thanks, folks!

10-13-2010, 07:15 PM	#2
Ken Ehrenhofer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Woodstock, Illinois Posts: 597	Re: Model A books on Model A history I would recomend the following: "The Model A Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards" "The Ford Model A as Henry built it" by George Deangelis, Ed Francis, Les Henry "Model A Ford Trouble shooting and Diagnostics" by Les Andrews. He also has two other volumes but I use this one the most. There are several more but I would start with these! All three can be purchased at the Model A Restorers Club on Merriman Road in Garden City, MI. 734-427-9050 Ken

10-13-2010, 07:19 PM	#3
msargis Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: aurora ill Posts: 4	Re: Model A books on Model A history thank you ken great books m.sargis

10-13-2010, 07:25 PM	#4
Ken Ehrenhofer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Woodstock, Illinois Posts: 597	Re: Model A books on Model A history There is one more I would addd to the list: Especially if you are looking for the HISTORY of the A, The Legendary Model A Ford by Peter Winnewisser Peter does a wonderful job of giving the development and on going history during the era. Good reading for all history buffs. Not necessarily a how to or judging book but a history of the development and production. Ken

10-13-2010, 10:10 PM	#5
dlshady Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 538	Re: Model A books on Model A history In regards to "The Ford Model A as Henry Built It", I see that it is back in print after being unavailable for quite some time. Does anyone know if the currently available edition is an exact copy of the earlier edition, or has new information been added? For those who have never seen a copy, this is an outstanding book! Deron

10-13-2010, 10:41 PM	#6
Frank Nemo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 159	Re: Model A books on Model A history Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) A long, but complete read of the history of the Ford Motor Company is *Wheels for the World* by Douglas Brinkley. The end of the Model T and birth of the Model A is covered in part three, chapters 16 and 17. Chapter 18 is an interesting discussion about Ford coping with the Great Depression.

10-14-2010, 03:16 AM	#7
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: Model A books on Model A history Thanks to the Ford Barn I'm getting back into Model A's, and treated myself to a new book at Hershey. James Thomas was selling his "Advertising the Model A Ford" a collection of every ad published in magazines during the 1928-1931 production of the Model A, if you want to read about A history I think this should be on your bookshelf.

10-14-2010, 09:18 AM	#8
Peter J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 691	Re: Model A books on Model A history Model A Service Manual and Owners Handbook by Clymer publications 1961. My son-in-law has one but won't part with it and I can't beg borrow or steal one anywhere. Has this tome been reprinted by anyone for a reasonable price? Pete