Vehicle Description
1931 Ford Model AA heavy-duty commercial tanker truck that received
a complete, frame-off, nut-and-bolt restoration. The truck is
powered by a 201/40hp engine that was completely torn down and
rebuilt. It has the 4-speed manual gearbox with reverse, electric
start with a manual timing advance control lever and six brand-new
tires. The brakes consist of four oversized mechanical drum brakes,
which were all rebuilt. The engine compartment contains a two-blade
fan with a mechanical water pump and oil pump, and a fuel shut-off.
There is an under-dash choke rod below the diamond-formation
three-gauge cluster. The interior was completely redone and is
period-correct. The truck has an original 1930s three-compartment
fuel tank that received a complete restoration with custom-painted
letters in the Sinclair theme. The tank rests on all-new and
varnished ash hardwood supports and side shelves. There are the
original brass fuel valves at the rear. This truck is a quality
piece of automotive and petroleum history.
