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Roan65 · 03-02-2015, 11:43 PM

Hello all. I've been lurking around for a few months now, but I recently inherited my Dads 30 Tudor. I've worked on lots of vehicles over the years but I am truly enjoying working on this antique iron. This site has already been a huge help in the rebuilding of the front suspension and brakes. Thanks everyone!

Most of my enjoyment comes from learning about the A and how simple things were back then. I'm interested in any books you may recommend. I currently have all 3 les Andrews books and MARCs judging standards. Mostly Im looking for something with good diagrams.

Aside from that, what are the top five books or manuals every model A
owner/restorer should own?

Steve Plucker · 03-03-2015, 12:03 AM

Ford Service Bulletins,

Pluck

Charlie Stephens · 03-03-2015, 12:39 AM

Once you decide on what you want be sure to check the for sale ads here.

Charlie Stephens

Anteek29 · 03-03-2015, 01:00 AM

As a newbie, I started with the Les Andrews books, MARC Judging Standards and
Ford Service Bulletins...you have made a great start! I think we will get wiser once
we accumulate dirt under our fingernails, skinned knuckles and spinning a few wrenches around!

Tom Wesenberg · 03-03-2015, 01:27 AM

Parts Price List is good to have. I bought some close to the dates of my cars from ebay. New ones are dated 1931, but still good to have. You can look up hardware sizes and finishes in the PPL.

Also a parts catalog, such as from Bert's, Bratton's, and Snyder's has much information and is the best source for new parts. Bert's has a lot of good used original parts also.

Mike V. Florida · 03-03-2015, 03:49 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Roan65

Aside from that, what are the top five books or manuals every model A
owner/restorer should own?

Les's Red book
Restoration guidelines
service Bulletins
Owners manual
Standard Hardware book

jfreddie · 03-03-2015, 01:25 PM

Hi Roan 65,
What part of Alaska are you? If you'd care to make contact, I can send you a directory of other A owners in Alaska. I currently list 156 owners and 225 cars around the state. We call ourselves the Alaskan A's and use an email network. Currently there's two other 30 Tudor projects going in the Anchorage area and we share parts, tools, etc.

The Les Andrews books are the gold standard.
The "How to restore your Model A" volumes from MAFCA are good, as well the Brattons, Berts, Snyders, Mike's A'fordable catalogs are good sources of info.

Contact for Alaskan A's is [email protected]. Happy to give you a hand...

Roan65 · 03-04-2015, 12:16 AM

Jfreddie, pm sent

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I'll start looking for servic bulletins.

03-02-2015, 11:43 PM	#1
Roan65 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 5	Books Hello all. I've been lurking around for a few months now, but I recently inherited my Dads 30 Tudor. I've worked on lots of vehicles over the years but I am truly enjoying working on this antique iron. This site has already been a huge help in the rebuilding of the front suspension and brakes. Thanks everyone! Most of my enjoyment comes from learning about the A and how simple things were back then. I'm interested in any books you may recommend. I currently have all 3 les Andrews books and MARCs judging standards. Mostly Im looking for something with good diagrams. Aside from that, what are the top five books or manuals every model A owner/restorer should own?

03-03-2015, 12:03 AM	#2
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Re: Books Ford Service Bulletins, Pluck

03-03-2015, 12:39 AM	#3
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,030	Re: Books Once you decide on what you want be sure to check the for sale ads here. Charlie Stephens

03-03-2015, 01:00 AM	#4
Anteek29 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 985	Re: Books As a newbie, I started with the Les Andrews books, MARC Judging Standards and Ford Service Bulletins...you have made a great start! I think we will get wiser once we accumulate dirt under our fingernails, skinned knuckles and spinning a few wrenches around! __________________ Alan 1929 Special Coupe 1941 Pick-Up 1955 Victoria

03-03-2015, 01:27 AM	#5
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Books Parts Price List is good to have. I bought some close to the dates of my cars from ebay. New ones are dated 1931, but still good to have. You can look up hardware sizes and finishes in the PPL. Also a parts catalog, such as from Bert's, Bratton's, and Snyder's has much information and is the best source for new parts. Bert's has a lot of good used original parts also.

03-03-2015, 01:25 PM	#7
jfreddie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: anchorage, alaska Posts: 117	Re: Books Hi Roan 65, What part of Alaska are you? If you'd care to make contact, I can send you a directory of other A owners in Alaska. I currently list 156 owners and 225 cars around the state. We call ourselves the Alaskan A's and use an email network. Currently there's two other 30 Tudor projects going in the Anchorage area and we share parts, tools, etc. The Les Andrews books are the gold standard. The "How to restore your Model A" volumes from MAFCA are good, as well the Brattons, Berts, Snyders, Mike's A'fordable catalogs are good sources of info. Contact for Alaskan A's is [email protected]. Happy to give you a hand...

03-04-2015, 12:16 AM	#8
Roan65 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 5	Re: Books Jfreddie, pm sent Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I'll start looking for servic bulletins. __________________ 1930 Tudor - RIP Pops