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ktkamm · 06-26-2017, 06:36 AM

Geetings fom Maine. New to this forum and Model As. I am curently looking at a 1930, Model AA, heavy duty truck with dump bed. Dual tires in the back. My purpouse for getting this would be just to have some fun tinkering on it and driving it around town (3-6 mile or so radius). It would also serveas a means of advertising for my woodworking side business. My current plan is to have a gentleman from the Maine Moodel A club, who is a mechanic with vast knowledge about Model As, to look at it with me this week. He will be going over it, front to back and giving me a sense as to what I will need to do o have done to make it safe and roadwothy.

I would like to hear from others familiar with this truck typeto let me know thoughts about myplans to drive it and experiences good or bad that might steer me more towards a lss heavy duty Model A truck. Any thoughts appreciated.

Thanks,

Kieran

Doug in Maryland · 06-26-2017, 07:28 AM

The AA should be fun and driving it for distances that short should be no problem, even if it has the low speed rear (6.6:1 versus 5.14:1). Most parts are relatively easy to find and the AA's share many of the same parts with the A's. The big differences are in the drive line/axles and frame. Good luck, have fun, and post some pictures if you get a chance!

ktkamm · 06-26-2017, 07:49 AM

Thanks Doug

Farrell In Vancouver · 06-26-2017, 07:53 AM

I think it will be a noble project to get her back to work. I enjoy using mine for hauling materials, parade and just cruising the back roads. The cabs can be a bit of a squeeze if your taller then most, and with the high speed gears I can get her to 50 mph without too mush of a sweat. Have your mechanic check the bottom of every pivot point on the rear suspension as this is normally where the majority of repairs are needed. Be sure to check the AA forum sites as well for extra info. Good luck!

rosenkranswa · 06-26-2017, 08:09 AM

I have an early '30 AA Stake bed truck that came out of Iowa. Slow and steady, but will pull stumps in granny gear. Great fun to haul folks in for events and giving the guys at the local hardware a thrill when I pick up something. Just remember, everything is several times heavier than on the A when you have to do some repairs. Loads of fun though.

ktkamm · 06-26-2017, 09:01 AM

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Thanks. Any photos of your stake bed?

Chris Haynes · 06-26-2017, 02:49 PM

Here is the link to the AA Ford Club Forum.
http://forums.aa-fords.com/index.php...4db0aa14218a01

ktkamm · 06-26-2017, 06:52 PM

Thanks Chris. Found that a little earlier this morning. Great info and resources.

06-26-2017, 06:36 AM	#1
ktkamm Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Maine Posts: 45	1930 Ford Model AA truck Geetings fom Maine. New to this forum and Model As. I am curently looking at a 1930, Model AA, heavy duty truck with dump bed. Dual tires in the back. My purpouse for getting this would be just to have some fun tinkering on it and driving it around town (3-6 mile or so radius). It would also serveas a means of advertising for my woodworking side business. My current plan is to have a gentleman from the Maine Moodel A club, who is a mechanic with vast knowledge about Model As, to look at it with me this week. He will be going over it, front to back and giving me a sense as to what I will need to do o have done to make it safe and roadwothy. I would like to hear from others familiar with this truck typeto let me know thoughts about myplans to drive it and experiences good or bad that might steer me more towards a lss heavy duty Model A truck. Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks, Kieran

06-26-2017, 07:28 AM	#2
Doug in Maryland Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 100	Re: 1930 Ford Model AA truck The AA should be fun and driving it for distances that short should be no problem, even if it has the low speed rear (6.6:1 versus 5.14:1). Most parts are relatively easy to find and the AA's share many of the same parts with the A's. The big differences are in the drive line/axles and frame. Good luck, have fun, and post some pictures if you get a chance!

06-26-2017, 07:49 AM	#3
ktkamm Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Maine Posts: 45	Re: 1930 Ford Model AA truck Thanks Doug

06-26-2017, 07:53 AM	#4
Farrell In Vancouver Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pitt Meadows BC Posts: 1,003	Re: 1930 Ford Model AA truck I think it will be a noble project to get her back to work. I enjoy using mine for hauling materials, parade and just cruising the back roads. The cabs can be a bit of a squeeze if your taller then most, and with the high speed gears I can get her to 50 mph without too mush of a sweat. Have your mechanic check the bottom of every pivot point on the rear suspension as this is normally where the majority of repairs are needed. Be sure to check the AA forum sites as well for extra info. Good luck!

06-26-2017, 08:09 AM	#5
rosenkranswa Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 361	Re: 1930 Ford Model AA truck I have an early '30 AA Stake bed truck that came out of Iowa. Slow and steady, but will pull stumps in granny gear. Great fun to haul folks in for events and giving the guys at the local hardware a thrill when I pick up something. Just remember, everything is several times heavier than on the A when you have to do some repairs. Loads of fun though. __________________ Wayne @ Barb Malvern '19 T Speedster '26 T Touring '29 A Roadster '30 AA Stakebed '30 A Pickup '30 A Town Sedan '31 A Station Wagon '38 Columbia Girls bike (WWII) '40 Elgin Boys bike (WWII) '42 Super Deluxe Tudor '42 Willys MB Jeep '43 Willys MBT Trailer '43 M3A4 Hand Cart '43 Harley Davidson 42WLA with sidecar

06-26-2017, 09:01 AM	#6
ktkamm Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Maine Posts: 45	Re: 1930 Ford Model AA truck Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks. Any photos of your stake bed?

06-26-2017, 02:49 PM	#7
Chris Haynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camarillo, CA and Pine Grove, CA Posts: 2,832	Re: 1930 Ford Model AA truck Here is the link to the AA Ford Club Forum. http://forums.aa-fords.com/index.php...4db0aa14218a01 __________________ 1921 Runabout 1930 Tudor Early 1930 AA Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?

06-26-2017, 06:52 PM	#8
ktkamm Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Maine Posts: 45	Re: 1930 Ford Model AA truck Thanks Chris. Found that a little earlier this morning. Great info and resources.