Just bought a 29!

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Hello everyone! My name is Jason and I'm from Southern California. I just bought my first model A! Is a 29 sport coupe! I had a few questions. What are some of the best sites to buy parts online! And some websites just to read about the history and info on model a's and sport coupes! And lastly the id number on my car is a134204. What does that mean? Is there a site that I can go to and type that in and get more info! And how can I find out if it's the original motor etc. Thabks for all your help and I'm really looking forward to restoring this and becoming very active in this forum !
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Wait a minute...........you came to the best site to ask "what is the best site":confused: :D

Where did you find the number?
If it's on the motor, you have an early 28 motor, or someone restamped the number. Original engine numbers are stamped into virgin cast iron. Restamps are in ground off cast iron.
 
Welcome!!!

On the top of the model A discussion site there is a thread "Model A/AA Ford Websites...Can YOU add to the list?" This has vendors we have found to be helpful.

You need a few books to help out with working on your A. Get the Las andrews red book, Model A Ford mechanics handbook should be your first one. Order from the vendor of your choice.

Go to the national clubs, MARC, and MAFCA and look to find a chapter/region near you and join it.

Post a picture of the stamping.
Ask any questions you have here. We have members here that have literally written the book on various parts of the Model A.
 
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Jason. Welcome to the best of the best ! Post away as there are many experts on this site that are anxious to help everyone. Your new car will bring you an amazing amount of great fun ! Happy motoring !!
Wayne
 
Jason,

Welcome.

First things first...Join a local club in your area...MARC (Model A Restorers Club) or MAFCA (Model A Ford Club of America) they both have websites.

Along with what Tom and Mike have said above, get to know your car, take plenty of photos as you disassemble, get a copy of the MARC/MAFCA Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards.

Take your time and don't get discouraged...the men and women in this particular hobby are the best source for your restoring and finishing your project. You are on the right assembly line, the right road, and the right website!

MAFCA's national location I think is close to you.

Pluck
 
Nice looking car and congratulations!

29 is my favorite year..............

Parts, Snyders, Berts, Brattons and Mikes Affordable
 
Have fun with the car, just a note, use the search function to find old threads on everything from who makes the best part to who has the coolest dog, lots of info in the old threads, and as stated before, don't hesitate to ask (but be prepared for the odd crotchety old man response lol [emoji12]) Have fun.

Here's where you can look up some info on your new baby http://www.fordgarage.com


Looking for the front bumper emblem that has "Ford, Made In Canada"
 
Hi Jason and welcome. If you are new to antique cars here are the basics in trying to find out info on your car. Good luck. Unfortunately, unless you have a paper trail that came with the car it is virtually impossible to know anything about its history. Sorry.

As said before join a local club and learn about your car before you disassemble it. It may not be pristine but get it running and safe now. Then just driver her around for awhile and when you have the time and money you can restore it totally all at once. Motors were usually exchanged like batteries so it is very possible that is not the original motor. The only way to tell is to compare the number on the side of the block above the water inlet to the number on the frame, which is under the left side cowl.

Mike
 
Thanks for all the replies!! I really appreciate all the help. And to answer your question bob, the last owner was in the process of restoring it, then got the crazy idea to make it into a roadster. So he cut the window frames off. But luckily that is all he did, and I got them all. I already took them to a local welding shop and they said they could fix it for a few hundred dollars. So I'm definitely going to do that. But for now, during summer I'm going to cruise it like it is, *******..... I'll post some more pics tomorrow!
 
Jason,
I am in Thousand Oaks. We have a club here but that may be a little far from Ojai. There is a club in Ventura you could look into that would be much closer. There also is a club in Santa Barbara which would be far from you. I don't know if he is still there, but there used to be a guy with a house on the 150 just outside of Ojai who had Model A's sitting on his front lawn. If he is still there, he might be able to help you. I don't know his name, just saw the cars when I came to Ojai, but I haven't been to Ojai for a few years. Good luck with the car. They are a lot of fun and there are lots of good places to drive to in Ventura county.
 
Hi Jason Welcome. That looks like the one that was on ebay from So. Cal. From the pictures it looks like a good solid place to start.
Drive it thru the summer and enjoy it before you start restoring it. And do join a local
club it will be a big help.
 
Welcome! It looks like you re from Southern California, there are several local chapters in your area. Ventura County has a pretty active group. Check MAFCA.com and look at chapters that will give you the contact information along with the when and where the clubs meet. There is a big gathering in Orange County next month they do a pan cake breakfast at a park there. There will be a whole lot of Model As to see there.
 
My advice... Do not disassemble the car. Fix one thing at a time and DRIVE it between each fix. MUCH more fun and you will actually get it done. There are lots of old cars sitting around that are the victims of grand ideas, I've got 2 in my shed. A work in progress car like you have will bring twice the interested lookers at a car show too.
 
eagle said:
My advice... Do not disassemble the car. Fix one thing at a time and DRIVE it between each fix. MUCH more fun and you will actually get it done. There are lots of old cars sitting around that are the victims of grand ideas, I've got 2 in my shed. A work in progress car like you have will bring twice the interested lookers at a car show too.
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You can restore each of the 5 ancillaries one per weekend, starter, generator, carb, distributor, water pump.
 
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