1929 special coupe

Very nice ride sir -

Many folks have noted that this model was Henry Ford's personal favorite!

Enjoy all that is ahead of you - especially the driving.

Be well -

SHEC :cool:
 
LSJUNIPER said:
Thanks DadOf Two, I noticed that you have a chrome grill on your coupe, is that original for the car??
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Gee, I think so. The condition seems to match the overall condition of the car...

I did notice yours has black grill and headlights? I thought they all had chrome (except the commercial vehicles)?

What do the experts say? Anyone, anyone, Bueller?
 
Re: 1929 special coupe/ nickel rad. shell

original '28-'29 passenger cars had nickel plated headlights and radiator shells. commercial vehicles had black painted lights and radiator shells.
you might want to get a copy of the Restoration Guide and Judging Standards from MAFCA or MARC...it will answer a ton of questions you are likely to come up with. Best $25 you could spend; lots of photographs to help you.
 
Re: 1929 special coupe/ nickel rad. shell

d. said:
original '28-'29 passenger cars had nickel plated headlights and radiator shells. commercial vehicles had black painted lights and radiator shells.
you might want to get a copy of the Restoration Guide and Judging Standards from MAFCA or MARC...it will answer a ton of questions you are likely to come up with. Best $25 you could spend; lots of photographs to help you.
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Thanks
 
The new water pump in on...
Now how do I set the timing on the Model A? Would like to set it while the head is off, or is the head and the distributor supposed to be on the motor.
Any help, suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks..

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You'll need the head and distributor in place to set timing. While the head is off you could rig some kind of stop for the piston to stop about 1" before it's TDC. You then make a mark on the pulley with reference to a pointer on the engine block. Then turn the engine the other direction until it hits the stop and make another mark on the pulley in reference to the pointer. Now measure the two marks and make a final mark exactly half way between. This will be TDC in the most accurate way to find it.

I just use the dimple on the cam gear and trust it's accurate.
 
What cylinder is the number one piston? Is it the one next to the fire wall or the one next to the radiator? I am a noob when it comes to the model A....
Thanks for your help..
 
Where can I find the torque specs for the Model-A?? I am ready to put the head back on and the new water pump is on the head but the nuts are only snug??? Any help will be appreciated.. Thanks......
 
you really need to buy a copy of the Restoration Guide from either MARC or MAFCA...this will answer most all of your questions. Also consider the Les Andrews manuals available from the same sources...all the answers you are looking for plus great diagrams.
 
I have a question for you. . . . On the back side of the top where the rear window is, what direction does the grain of the material go? Vertical or horizontal?

Original is horizontal.

Dick
 
Dick is correct - the grain is suppose to run horizontal. I am positive that is the way it should be. It has been discussed before here on Fordbarn. My 28 special coupe has the grain running horizontal.
Rusty Nelson
 
When I did mine back in 1980 LeBaron Bonney recommended the black pebble grain material, I guess since then the straight grained material is correct. I found the pebble grain to be easy to work with and attractive when applied. I don't know which is right but I find it's easy to keep clean (the pebble grain) and looking at old factory pictures it could be either pebble or straight grained.
 
..Last night I put the new head gasket on and also put the head back on...Did not put all of the nuts on yet or the studs...Will do this over the weekend.......


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