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JohnLaVoy · 04-14-2018, 07:47 PM

At what point were the tools and the owner's manual placed in the Model A. Was it during the assembly, when it was shipped to the dealer, or done at the local dealer? I would like to hear from someone that has seen documentation of when it was done and what that documentation was.

burner31 · 04-15-2018, 08:34 AM

I would imagine (guess) it would have been at the end of the asembly line, just before it left the building.

Hey John: I used to live in North Highlands back in the '80's-'90's, my buddy had a Harley shop over by the old train bridge there in Rocklin, my Mom lived up there for awhile too.

rosenkranswa · 04-15-2018, 09:38 AM

I seem to recall reading somewhere, couldn't give you the reference at this point, that the tools were literally thrown in as the car was coming off the assembly line.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 04-15-2018, 10:39 AM

Cindy says Car Folks are OBSESSED with details, She's RIGHT!!!
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CHuDWah · 04-15-2018, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnLaVoy

At what point were the tools and the owner's manual placed in the Model A. Was it during the assembly, when it was shipped to the dealer, or done at the local dealer? I would like to hear from someone that has seen documentation of when it was done and what that documentation was.

I've read that the tool kits were supplied by the dealer. So they could vary from dealer to dealer and even car to car, depending on who assembled them and what tools they had on hand. Admittedly, that seems more haphazard than Ford usually did things. And I have no documentation other than my decades old memory (which sure ain't what it used to be!

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04-14-2018, 07:47 PM	#1
JohnLaVoy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 779	When was the tools put in the Model A At what point were the tools and the owner's manual placed in the Model A. Was it during the assembly, when it was shipped to the dealer, or done at the local dealer? I would like to hear from someone that has seen documentation of when it was done and what that documentation was.

04-15-2018, 08:34 AM	#2
burner31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 3,471	Re: When was the tools put in the Model A I would imagine (guess) it would have been at the end of the asembly line, just before it left the building. Hey John: I used to live in North Highlands back in the '80's-'90's, my buddy had a Harley shop over by the old train bridge there in Rocklin, my Mom lived up there for awhile too. __________________ Keith Shawnee OK '31 SW 160-B

04-15-2018, 09:38 AM	#3
rosenkranswa Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 361	Re: When was the tools put in the Model A I seem to recall reading somewhere, couldn't give you the reference at this point, that the tools were literally thrown in as the car was coming off the assembly line. __________________ 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

04-15-2018, 10:39 AM	#4
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: When was the tools put in the Model A Cindy says Car Folks are OBSESSED with details, She's RIGHT!!! Bill Trivia __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"