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Roan65

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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?
 
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! :)
 
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.
 
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 takecare@alaskan.com. Happy to give you a hand...
 
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