Vehicle Description
1931 Ford Model AA Pickup Truck� Previous restoration 201 CID
four-cylinder engine Four-speed manual transmission Burgundy
exterior with a black interior Red wire wheels within Firestone
tires Side-mounted spare tire � Another classic truck from Henry
Ford's second era has arrived at MotoeXotica Classic Cars, a 1931
Ford Model AA Pickup Truck. This example was previously restored
and the burgundy and black exterior is very handsome! Currently the
pickup models are the hot item in the Model A world so this one
will sell fast! Finished in burgundy, the paint and trim are in
very good order. The truck's windows are in good shape and the
lights are clear and intact. This AA truck rolls on red wire wheels
surrounding Firestone tires, sized 4.75/5.00-19. The wheels and
tires are all in good order. The body panels are straight and solid
and in very good order, including the rubberized roof. Out back,
the cargo bed has a wood floor with metal strips and is in
near-excellent shape. The engine bay, bumpers and battery are all
in good order, there is a side-mounted spare tire with a cover
behind the driver's door and as a touch of whimsy with function, a
late 70s or early 80s Ford sideview mirror has been mounted
longitudinally on the driver's door. Powered by the same 201
CID�inline four-cylinder engine found in the Model A, it has an
up-draft�carburetor, six-volt�generator, two-blade�fan,
mechanical�water pump, mechanical�oil pump,�electric starter�and
four-row�radiator. All of these features were identical to the
Model A Ford, except the radiator. The engine could also be crank
started by hand if necessary via a hole in the radiator shell. The
Model AA was based on a chassis similar in design to the Model A's,
except it was substantially larger and heavier to accommodate the
work for which this truck was designed. Backing that engine is a
four-speed�manual gearbox. The transmission was geared lower than
the Model A to provide more power to move a loaded truck. This
lower gearing reduced the top speed of the truck when compared to
the Model A. The transmission also featured a lockout on the shift
knob for reverse that required a lever to be activated with the
thumb so�reverse�could be engaged. Early trucks had a�worm
gear�rear-end that limited the top speed of the truck. That
rear-end was replaced by a�ring-and-pinion�differential�to improve
the speed of the truck. Later models were fitted with braces on the
differential's outer casing to provide additional support. Inside,
the black bench seat is in very good order. There's a black mat on
the floor of the cab while a wood-slat headliner topped by the
rubberized roof covers the driver and front passenger. The truck's
black instrument panel is in great shape. The original four-spoke
steering wheel, inner door panels, mirror glass and shift lever are
all in good order. There is no radio in this truck. As the�Models
T�and�TT�became�obsolete�and needed to be replaced, Henry
Ford�began initial designs on the�Models A�and AA in 1926.
Basic�chassis�layout was done rapidly and mechanical development
was moved forward quickly. Body design and style was developed and
then outsourced to various body manufacturers, including Briggs and
Murray. The designs of the Model A shared parts and materials with
the Model AA Ford, notably the body,�engine�and interior. The AA
usually received plainer interiors than their car counterparts. The
Model AA followed similar design changes to the Model A during the
AA's four years in production, often delayed anywhere from three to
nine months. The mechanical changes and upgrades were done during
production of the vehicles. Body changes that occurred between 1929
and 1930 were also integrated into AA production, but leftover
parts were used longer in the heavy commercial�trucks.
The�suspension�of the AA Truck was similar to the Model A Ford in
the front end. A�leaf spring�is centered in the front �A' frame
over the front axle.�Shock absorbers�were available for the front
end. The rear suspension differed from the Model A Ford. The AA had
leaf springs mounted to the chassis and shackled to the rear axle.
The rear suspension did not have shocks. The controls in the Model
AA are entirely mechanical, except the�windshield wipers�in later
models. The brakes are mechanical and the truck has four oversized
drum brakes to stop the vehicle. The mechanical system is a pull
lever system that applies the force from the pedal to a pivot that
pulls the brake rods that expand the brakes in the drums. The brake
light is activated when the brake pedal is pushed. The brakes are
proportioned more toward the rear drums. The parking brake is a
chrome lever on the floor with a release button on the top. The
windshield wipers started as hand operated and later models were
powered by vacuum diverted from the�intake manifold. The horn
button is mounted in the middle of the steering wheel assembly.
Controls for the lights are also incorporated into the steering
assembly. The switch was a three-stop switch for parking lights,
headlights and high beams. This truck is currently located at our
facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer
shows 45,949 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and
clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!! VIN: 582234 Note:
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the purchase of any said vehicle, thank you. �
