1929 Ford Model A Description
Fully restored inside and out, nuts and bot restoration of a 1929 Ford Roadster pickup; built in the Pre-war traditional style. It doesn’t get more traditional than this. Every part has been rebuilt, replace, or upgraded.
Engine- 4 Banger Model A
-Built by H &H Antique Ford Engine Rebuilding, La Crescent, California to “ Touring Specifications”
- New H-Beam Rods
- Fully Inserted mains
- Counterweighted Crankshaft fit w/ rear main seal
- Sleeved to std.
- Straight valve conversion w/ 1-3/4in. Intake valves & 1-9/16 in. Exhaust
- 8 hardened valve seats intake I.D. to 1.500
- M-13 Touring Grind on camshaft
- Billet Aluminum timing gear
- New High compression 7:1 Thomas Finned Aluminum cylinder head polished
- Finned aluminum side cover-polished
- New “leafless” water pump
- Ironite high temp sealing and pressure test
- New stock style oil pump-check valve 50lbs , fit w/bushing to encapsulate oil, enlarged inlet and outlet
- New mallory sing point distributor
- New spark plug wires-red
- One pc. Crank pulley w/ left hand thread
- Complete gasket set w/copper head gasket
- All new stud, nut & bolt set-chrome acorn nuts on head
- Completely painted to MAFC judging standards
Exhaust system
-1-5/8 in. Flathead tube Header-Jet Coated Silver
- New 1-5/8in. Exhaust pipes with single “Smitty” muffler
Fuel System
- Dual “Original” Stromberg 97 Carburetors w/ Inline Fuel valves and adjustable linkage
- Vintage “Thomas” dual intake downdraft manifold-cast aluminum polished
- Holly 12V electric fuel pump
- Mallory low-pressure (1-4lb) fuel regulator-chrome.
- Vintage metal 2-port fuel block-cast aluminum finned polish
- Gas tank stock, cleaned and pressure tested with new shut-off Petcock valve
Rear End
- Stock model “A” housing and tubes-powder coated
- Completely new bearings
- Stock model “A” axles
- Quick change “Dummy”-cast aluminum polished
- Ring and pinion gears set up to 3:54
- New axle seals
- Lucas gear oil in case
Drive line
- Stock Model “A” top loader transmission re-built with synchronized 2nd and 3rd gears,
- Cut down balanced Flywheel-lightened, 20lbs removed, resurfaced, balanced, new ring gear exchanged and new 9in/ 3 finger cover
- New clutch disc-sure grip lighting
- Stock model “A” torque tube
- Lucas gear oil in case
Steering System
- Ford F-1 Steering box
- 29 Ford upper steering shaft shortened 2 inches
- Steering wheel vintage sprint car type 4-stroke 24 inch with stock headlight with and horn.
- Stock steering column drop
Brake System
- Early juice-40-48 Ford backing plates and drums-powdered coated
- Master Cylinder-19
- Peddle assembly stock adapted to Master cylinder set up-Hard lines and fittings like 1940
- Vintage brake scoops on backing planted-cast aluminum finned polished and painted
Frame and suspension
- Stock frame- powder coated
- Super bell front axle- 4inch top- powder coated
- F-1 Ford shock mounts with shocks-chrome
- Front spring- Posie’s mono-leaf
- Rear spring-stock model “A” with reversed eyes and de-arched by Deaver’s spring, Sant Ana, CA
- 1935-1936 Ford 16-inch wire wheels
- 500/525-16-inch Firestone Bias Ply Blackwall tires with tubes-front.
- 700-16-inch Firestone Bias Ply Blackwall tires with tubes-rear
Emergency Brake System
- Stock Model “A”
- Custom linkage from E-brake handle
- Stock early Ford juice brake cable driven emergency brakes
Electrical system
- 12 Volt Foreign one wire alternator-74 amps.
- Custom alternator bracket and pulley- machine aluminum polished
- 1937 Ford tail lights with custom bracket
- Shut off switch under seat
Body
- Started with stock Model “A” 1929 Roadster pickup
- Brookville shortened bed
- New Brookville rear fenders
- Windshield stanchion-stock
- Painted flat hot rod black with pin stripping
- Traditional checkered firewall black and red
- SS rock guard fits inside grill shell
- New wood floor and bed
Cooling system
- Stock model “A” radiator cleaned and pressure tested
- New “Leakless” water pump- stock type
- SS return tube from block to radiator
Interior
- Rubber floor mat-stock
- Seat-Cut down and molded foam covered with Mercedes Benz convertible canvas-custom.
- Tonneau cover-Mercedes Benz convertible canvas with traditional snaps-custom.
