Model A Reference Books

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phaetonblue

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I have several books on the Model A but I do not have Les Pearsons book, Complete Model A Restoration Manual. Could anyone tell me if this book would be a good addition to my library? Looks like there are several good pictures. Thanks for your help.
 
This is a very new book.

It actually takes you through the restoration of all mechanical aspects of a Model 'A' Ford restoration with hundreds of color pictures, including body, body woodwork, panel work, painting, pin striping etc, associated with all 'Open' cars. Three 1930 cars have been used as an example. Correct part numbers for LHD and RHD are shown with the parts respective finishes as per the 1930 Parts List. The book also covers, basic body work, media blasting, full engine reconditioning, shock absorber restoration, gearbox and diff restoration, body painting, aligning the body, purchasing upholstery kits, top bows, tops and side curtain installation, pin striping, all covered with pictures and text. The assembled car is eventually started and driven away. The book does not end there. There are many interesting sections throughout the book, some purely for beginners. The book is easy to follow with all pictures in full color. Included is a trouble shooting section, an article on a 'one owner' 1929 Fordor Sedan, Canadian and USA engine and body numbering sequences, a 'how to start and drive the car', lubrication, facts and figures, short interesting stories, and lots more, with even a couple of Model 'A' poems. There are hundreds and hundreds of color pictures, showing every part with it's correct part number. 380 pages of technical information. Seems like it would be great for the beginner or the restorer. The book covers LHD and RHD vehicles.

While I have not read it It seems like a great book if you have an open car.
 
Thanks Mike for your information. I have a 1931 4DR. Phaeton and this is the first Model A that I have tried to restore. I cannot wait to add this book to my collection.
 
I too have this book. A bit pricey, as it comes across the Pacific Ocean, from New Zealand, where the author Les Pearson is a recognized authority on the Australian / New Zealand Model A's. I bought it because of it's great many color photographs, which help greatly in my understanding of the various restoration processes. It also goes into great detail on many aspects of individual component restoration. I can recommend this book. It must be noted however, that it uses open cars (primarily '30 - '31, if I remember correctly) to demonstrate and illustrate his instructions. Because of the warmer weather, and because they were cheaper, there were / are a lot of open cars in both Australia and New Zealand.
 
I also have this book, it is a little pricey as stated above but after the sting, it is really worth it.
It has great pictures and some great information.
 
From what I've seen posted here, it has the best pics and info on the 30-31 roadster seat and seat wood that so many have problems with. It is probably the only book with this good info that so many 30-31 roadster restorers need.
 
DougVieyra said:
I too have this book. A bit pricey, as it comes across the Pacific Ocean, from New Zealand, where the author Les Pearson is a recognized authority on the Australian / New Zealand Model A's. I bought it because of it's great many color photographs, which help greatly in my understanding of the various restoration processes. It also goes into great detail on many aspects of individual component restoration. I can recommend this book. It must be noted however, that it uses open cars (primarily '30 - '31, if I remember correctly) to demonstrate and illustrate his instructions. Because of the warmer weather, and because they were cheaper, there were / are a lot of open cars in both Australia and New Zealand.
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I think they are printed in the US. His book on Houdaille shocks is printed in the US.
 
DougVieyra said:
I too have this book. A bit pricey, as it comes across the Pacific Ocean, from New Zealand, where the author Les Pearson is a recognized authority on the Australian / New Zealand Model A's. I bought it because of it's great many color photographs, which help greatly in my understanding of the various restoration processes. It also goes into great detail on many aspects of individual component restoration. I can recommend this book. It must be noted however, that it uses open cars (primarily '30 - '31, if I remember correctly) to demonstrate and illustrate his instructions. Because of the warmer weather, and because they were cheaper, there were / are a lot of open cars in both Australia and New Zealand.
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I think they are printed in the US. His book on Houdaille shocks is printed in the US.
 
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