Ford Model 'A' 1928 to 1931 Restoration manual.

Les from Motueka

The Complete Model ‘A’ Ford Restoration Manual. By Les. Pearson.
This manual is only available to New Zealand customers. By arrangement will not be shipped overseas.
A 440 page A/4 size spiral bound publication. All pages in colour with well over 2000 pictures. This book is so comprehensive it covers subjects other authors, find to difficult. EG. Original Houdaille hydraulic shock absorber restoration, which is covered in full.
Never before has a book been written on Model ‘A’ Fords in such technical detail, with many accompanying pictures and technical detail. Every page is in colour. Described by one proof reader as ‘an outstanding book like no other’. It describes in detail all you want to know on the complete and authentic restoration of a Model 'A' Ford (left- or right-hand drive) with 440 pages, and well over 2000 pictures with no line drawings as in other manuals.
The book covers the total disassembly of a vehicle in the correct order and the restoration of all mechanical and body parts which are fitted back to a fully restored frame. With the frame restoration complete, the engine is then started for the first time. First time start up procedure is given.
Body restoration is covered in a separate section, where a popular body style is chosen as an example to restore.
The body is fully dismantled, panel work undertaken, painted, fitted to the frame, doors, and top are fitted and aligned, and the body pinstriped. The car is then fully upholstered, electrically wired, top bows and top fitted. All minor components are fitted to make a completed vehicle. Specifications are supplied throughout the book.
Correct part numbers for LHD and RHD are shown with the part’s respective assembly line finishes. The engine is sent to a local ‘engine shop’ for either a long or short block assembled engine, and a description and pictures of engine assembly are included with all specifications.
Well over 2000 colour pictures, show every mechanical part with its correct part number. Great for the beginner or the restorer. Chapters on, general maintenance, shock absorber restoration wheels and tires, differential rebuilding, front end rebuilding. headlight, brake and clutch adjustment, all lubrication, steering adjustment (steering box and front end), wiring diagrams (LHD and RHD) starting the car from cold, how to drive the car, changing gear etc etc.
The book is easy to follow and all pictures are in full colour throughout the whole book.
There is a trouble shooting section, Canadian and USA engine and body numbering sequences, facts and figures, short interesting stories, and a lot more.
A must for any Model ‘A’ Ford owner.
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