Model A Ford Mechanics Handbook Vol. II (2) (Two) - Softcover

Andrews, Les

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0965824055 ISBN 13: 9780965824057

Publisher: Cottage Hill Publishing, 2004

Synopsis

"Model A Ford Mechanics Handbook Vol. II: A Complete Guide For Installation and Assembly" Hot off the presses! Les Andrews, the leading authority on A's, has written a companion volume to today's best-selling restoration guide. It's a Model A restorer's dream! This book is your ultimate resource on installation procedures for body wood, hydraulic brake system, accessories, and aftermarket products. You will find step-by-step illustrated instructions for improving speed, power, and performance in section one (44 pages); you'll learn about bolt-on power, building a touring engine, reducing vibrations, and degreeing the engine. Section two (40 pages) explains how to install hydraulic brakes. Section three (114 pages) contains information on installing top wood on the pickup, tudor, and coupe. This chapter covers the supportive wood above the doors in what Ford called its "all steel bodies." You'll find out how to install the front header, door headers, door posts, and the wood around windows. Section four (116 pages) contains specifics on installing 40 different additions and accessories, such as lights, modern ignition system, brake floaters, cast iron drums, Mitchell or Borg-Warner overdrive, CB radio, seat belts, gauges, rumble seat, tube shocks, and much more. You'll also learn about converting the electrical system from 6 to 12 volt, pitman arm modifications, hood alignment, frame straightening, body parts interchangeability between different years. Over 700 photographs and illustrations. 8½ x 11," New condition, 319 pages. Covers 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, all Model A's. Buy now to get the latest book from the Model A expert!

About this edition

• Publisher: Cottage Hill Publishing
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0965824055
• ISBN 13: 9780965824057
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 319