Restored 1931 Ford Model A 2 DOOR COUPE with Rumble Seat

Ford Model A 1931 Description

Restored 1931 Ford Model A Roadster with Rumble Seat .... BEAUTIFUL CAR ...USE IT FOR A PARADE OR YOUR ADVERTISING OR SHOW ....THIS BEAUTIFUL MODEL A IS ONE OF 3 WE ARE LISTING THIS WEEK... BUT THIS ONE IS MY PERSONAL FAVORITE!!!! 1931 COUPE CREAM WITH BLACK FENDER 5 WINDOWS BACK WINDOW OPENS TO RUMBLE SEAT. 5 WHITE WALL TIRES INCLUDING THE SPARE HAS TRUNK AND TURN LIGHTS ALSO A RADIATOR GUARD EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR IN GREAT CONDITION!!!! #A 3462523 A 34 2DR NO RUST......... I am not sure on miles since restore they were low to begin with ....The interior is in very good condition as well. The gentleman that owns this car and 2 other Model A's that will be listed in the next 2 days. The owner spends his life paying attention to detail. By day he was an Architect and Builder. (Retired) He owns a Building company. By night and weekend a car collector and restoration genius. These cars could be used for parades - car clubs or shows whatever you wanted. I have been hired to sell these beautiful cars along with other treasures. My client has just gotten older and says its time to let someone else enjoy these beautiful vehicles. Please take the time to look at the pictures and I can get more if needed. BELOW IS>>>> History of the Model A for those of you new to the Model A world. Included links to various Model A sites. We are also going to include this auction to many of the car collector sites. My client is semi famous no joke!!! He put his own special touches and these cars and truck was done right!!! You could never be disappointed if you bought this car or any of the 2 others being offered. History and Specs Prices for the Model A ranged from US$385 for a roadster to $1400 for the top-of-the-line Town Car. The engine was a water-cooled L-head 4-cylinder with a displacement of 201 cu in (3.3 l). This engine provided 40 hp (30 kW; 41 PS). Top speed was around 65 mph (105 km/h). The Model A had a 103.5 in (2, 30 mm) wheelbase with a final drive ratio of 3.77:1. The transmission was a conventional 3-speed sliding gear manual unsynchronised unit with a single speed reverse. The Model A had 4-wheel mechanical drum brakes. The 1930 and 1931 editions came with stainless steel radiator cowling and headlamp housings.The Model A came in a wide variety of styles: Coupe (Standard and Deluxe), Business Coupe, Sport Coupe, Roadster Coupe (Standard and Deluxe), Convertible Cabriolet, Convertible Sedan, Phaeton (Standard and Deluxe), Tudor Sedan (Standard and Deluxe), Town Car, Fordor (2-window) (Standard and Deluxe), Fordor (3-window) (Standard and Deluxe), Victoria, Station Wagon, Taxicab, Truck, and Commercial.The Model A was the first Ford to use the standard set of driver controls with conventional clutch and brake pedals; throttle and gearshift. Previous Ford models used controls that had become uncommon to drivers of other makes. The Model A's fuel tank was located in the cowl, between the engine compartment's fire wall and the dash panel. It had a visual fuel gauge, and the fuel flowed to the carburetor by gravity. A rear view mirror was optional. [1] In cooler climates, owners could purchase an aftermarketcast iron unit to place over the exhaust manifold to provide heat to the cab. A small door provided adjustment of the amount of hot air entering the cab. Model A was the first car to have safety glass in the windshield.[6]The Soviet company GAZ, which started as a cooperation between Ford and the Soviet Union, made a licensed version of the Model A from 1932–1936. [7] This itself was the basis for the FAI and BA-20 armored car, which saw use as scout vehicles in the early stages of World War II.In addition to the United States, Ford made the Model A in plants in Argentina, nbsp; Canada, nbsp; France, nbsp; Germany and the United Kingdom and Denmark.In Europe, where cars were taxed according to engine size, Ford equipped the Ford Model A with a 2, 33 cc (124.1 cu in) engine providing a claimed output of just 28 hp (21 kW; 28 PS). [8] However, the engine size was still large enough to equate to a fiscal horsepower of 14.9 hp [9] (as opposed to the 24 hp of the larger engine) and attracted a punitive annual car tax levy of £24 in the UK and similar penalties in other principal European markets. [10] It therefore was expensive to own and too heavy and thirsty to achieve volume sales, and so unable to compete in the newly developing mass market, while also too crude to compete as a luxury product. European manufactured Model As failed to achieve the sales success in Europe that would greet their smaller successor in England and Germany. [11]Front Brake SpecificationsBraking Power Front, 40%; Rear, 50%Drum Diameter 11" +/- .010"Drum Width 1-3/4"Brake Shoe Length 14"Brake Shoe Width 1-1/2"Brake Shoe Lining Thickness 3/16"Brake Shoe Material Woven wire & asbestosBrake Rod Length 51-7/16" thru 51-1/2" Rear Emergency Brake SpecificationsDrum Diameter 9-5/8"Drum Width 1-3/4"Brake Shoe Length 28-3/4"Brake Shoe Width 1"Brake Shoe Lining Thickness 3/16" (original), 1/8" (ours)Brake Shoe Material Woven wire & asbestos Front Axle & Spindle SpecificationsMaterial Chrome alloy forgingTensile Strength 125, 00-145, 00 PSICaster 5" (forward tilt)Toe In 1/16" +/- 1/32"Camber 1-13/16"Spindle Bolt Diameter .8125" +/- .005"Spindle Bolt Length 5-5/16"Spindle Bolt to Bearing Clearance .001"-.002"7-Tooth Steering Gear SpecificationsTurning Radius 17' (34' diameter)Steering Gear Ratio 1928-29, 11-1/4:1Steering Wheel Diameter 1928-29, 17-1/2"Pitman Arm Length 6-7/8" hole center to ball centerBall End Angle to Shaft 14°Sector Shaft Bearing Clearance .001"-.002" 2-Tooth Steering Gear SpecificationsTurning Radius 17' (34' diameter)Steering Gear Ratio 1930-31, 13:1Steering Wheel Diameter 1930-31, 17"Pitman Arm Length 6-7/8" hole center to ball centerBall End Angle to Shaft 14°Sector Shaft Bearing Clearance .001"-.002" 2-Tooth Steering Gear Housing Casting MarkingsDatesGemmerFordFebruary - May 1929“GEMMER” & “PAT. PDG.” in raised lettersRaised “F” on the sideFebruary - May 1929“GEMMER” & “PAT. PENDING” in indented lettersRaised “F” on the sideApril 1929 - Mid 1930“GEMMER” & “PATENTED” in indented lettersRaised “F” on the sideJanuary 1930 - EndNo IDIndented “A-3550-C” on the engine sideJanuary 1930 - EndNo IDIndented “A-3550-C” on the engine side & raised 5/16" or 9/16" letter “F” on the other sideExcept for minor machining differences, all the above housings are virtually identical mechanically& all new parts furnished will fit each one.Ford & Gemmer were the two manufacturers of the 2-tooth steering box. All parts are interchangeable, nbsp;exceptthe worm gear, 2 races & 2 bearings. The Ford box has a large “F” on the outside where the worms are located. This change was made in December of 1930 (See page 518 Service Bulletins). The Ford box used a #9 roller bearing, while the Gemmer box used a #13 roller bearing. This also changes the taper on the bearings & races. The only parts available today are for the Gemmer box; therefore, if you have the Ford box with #9 roller bearings & it becomes necessary to change any of the 5 parts, then you must convert to all 5 of the Gemmer components (A3524CD, (2) BB3571, A3553D, BB3552) 600W Oil Usage SpecificationsTransmission 1 pintRear End 1-1/2 Quarts7-tooth Steering Box 7-3/4 ounces2-tooth Steering Box 4-1/2 ounces Rear Axle SpecificationsType Three quarter floatingMaterial Special Ford carbon manganese steelGear Ratio 3.78:1 (34-9) Early 1928: 3.7:1 (37-10) Trucks: 4.11:1 (37-9)1928-29 Roadsters: 3.54:1 (39-11)Pinion Bearing Cup Double taper roller type B4616Bearing Cup B4222Differential Bearing B4221Ring Gear 8.4" pitch diameter, 1-3/16" wide teethAxle Shaft 1-1/8" diameter, 1.128"-1.130"Dimension From Housing Flange to Bearing Shoulder Before 1929-1.370"-1.372", After 1929-1.365"-1.367"ID of Wheel Hub 3.188"-3.190": max. wear 3.185"Axle & Drive Shaft Seal B4245Inner Axle Seal B4245Differential Lubricant 600WNew Bearing Torque 20 foot poundsBolt Torque 35 foot poundsAxle Backlash .010"-.015"Axle End Play .015"-.020"Length of Full Spline 2-1/2"Spline Minor Diameter .901"-.911"Spline Outer Diameter 1.090"-1.091"Pinion Bearing Torque 15-20 foot pounds Front Spring SpecificationsMaterial Chromium steel alloyFront Spring Leaf Width 1-3/4"Front Spring Free Length 30-13/16" to 30-15/16"Leaf Thickness 1-31/32" to 2-1/16"Spring Off Car- Height from Top to Bottom as Sitting on Floor 6-15/16" to 7-1/16"Spring Off Car- Center of Eye to Eye 30-5/8" to 30-13/16"Ford blueprints called for each leaf to be coated with a thick paste of graphite ground in oil. Rear Spring SpecificationsMaterial Chromium steel alloyRear Spring Leaf Width 2-1/4"Rear Spring Free LengthTudor & Fordor: 38-7/8" to 39" Roadster & Coupes: 38-7/8" to 39-1/2"Ford blueprints called for each leaf to be coated with a thick paste of graphite ground in oil. Cylinder Head Specifications1928 Head 4.3:1 compression ratio, 47.3 HP, 242cc displacement. Compression in individual cylinders: 80, 85, 83, 82 PSI1930 Head 4.1:1 compression ratio, 44.3 HP, 258cc displacement. Compression in individual cylinders: 77, 79, 82, 79 PSINormal Listed Compression A6050A, 75 pounds; A6050B, 110 pounds; B6050, 90 poundsHead Nut Torque 50 foot pounds Engine SpecificationsRated Horsepower 24.03 SAEBrake Horsepower 40 HP at 2200 rpm (Model AF 28 at 2000 rpm)Firing Order 1-2-4-3Compression Ratio: 4.11:1Compression Pressure: A6050A head, 76 PSI A6050B head, 110 PSI B6050 head, 90 PSIPiston Displacement 200.5 cubic inchesBore 3.876" (Model AF: 3.050")Stroke 4.250"Torque 128 foot pounds at 1000 rpmCylinder Offset from Crankshaft Centerline 1/8"Crankshaft to Camshaft Centerline 4.155"Piston SpecificationsDisplacement 200.5 cubic inchesMaterial AluminumWeight 1 lb. 1-7/8 oz. (476.8 grams)Variance in Weight of Pistons +/- 2 gramsWeight with Rings Installed 1 lb. 4-1/2 oz. (581.2 grams)Weight with Rings & Pin 1 lb. 8-3/4 oz. (701.7 grams)Diameter 3.8745" (Bore 3.875")Length 3-29/32"Piston Skirt .001: small on the top than on the bottom of the skirtPiston Pin Hole .9996" to .9998" diameterPiston Pin Diameter 1.0001" to 1.0004"Pin Length 3.536" to 3.546"Compression Height (Top of piston to pin centerline) 1-29/32"Variation in Piston Compression Height .003" to .005"Piston Pin Bushing ID .992", OD 1.0675"Length 1.593"Pin Fit in Rod Bushing .0003" maxPin Fit in Piston .0002" to .0005" shrink fitPin Bore Parallel to Head of Piston +/- .001"Piston Fit in Cylinder .002" max Piston Ring SpecificationsRing Diameter Same as piston, 3.875" stockRing Groove Depth, 7/32", Width - Upper 2, 1/8" Lower, 5/32"Ring Taper .001"- narrower at the top than the bottomRing Clearance in Groove .001" to .002"Ring End Gap Top .012" to .015"; Middle .010" to .012"; Lower .008" to .010"All piston ring sets are US made Grant or Hastings brands with 3 rings. The gap of the rings must not line up, MAC's suggests keeping them about a 1/4 turn from each other.Connecting Rod SpecificationsMaterial Steel forgingWeight 1 lb, 6 oz.Balance Weight 552 grams +/- 1 gram, crank end 198 grams +/- 1 gram, pin endLength 7-1/2" center to centerCrankshaft Bearing 1-1/2" diameter, 1-5/8" widePiston Pin Bearing 1" diameter, 1-5/8" wideBearing Side Clearance .008" to .012"Pin Side Clearance .040" to .053" between pin bossesPiston Pin Clearance .0005"Crankshaft Clearance .001"Bearing Cap Bolt Torque 40-50 foot pounds.Connecting rod is assembled with oil dippers toward camshaft. Camshaft SpecificationsShaft Diameter 7/8"Bearing Diameter 1.560"Block Bore Diameter 1.561"Bearing Clearance (Max.) .003"Bearing Length Front, 1-3/4"; Center, 2"; Rear, 1"; 4th (1928), 7/8"Lift of Cam .030" (Model B: .339" exhaust; .334" intake)Duration 236ºLobe Center Angle 113-1/2ºEnd Play Spring Tension Approximately 35 poundsTiming Gear Mounting Flange 2-5/16" diameter, 5/16" thickCamshaft Material Special Ford carbon manganese steelCam Shaft Gear Bakelized materialNumber of Gear Teeth 50Camshaft Gear Type Spiral teethGear Backlash .003" to .005"Gear Rotation Speed 1/2 of crankshaftCamshaft Straightness .0005" to .001"Variation in Eccentricity of Pitch Diameter of Gear Teeth .0015"Variation in Maintaining Center Distance of Mating Gears +/- .001"Gear Tolerances in Regular Spacing of Teeth 0.0" Crankshaft SpecificationsMaterial Ford carbon manganese steelWeight 28 poundsLength 26"Diameter 1.624" main bearings; 1.499" crank pinsLength of Main Bearings Front & Center, 2"; Rear 3"Length of Crank Pins 1-5/8"Crank Pin Taper & Roundness .0005" to .001"Total Main Bearing Surface 11-1/2 square inchesRear Flange Thickness 3/8"Crankshaft Gear 25 spiral teethEnd Clearance .004" to .007"Main Bearing Clearance .001"Crankshaft Straightness .0005" to .001"Main Bearing Cap Torque 80-100 foot poundsDistance from Top Surface of Front Cross Member to Crankshaft Centerline 2-33/64" Flywheel SpecificationsWeight 63 lbs., 4 oz. (Model B 52 to 55 lbs.)Balance Within 15 in./oz.Ring Gear Shoulder Diameter 12.470"Ring Gear Outside Diameter 14.2"Number of Ring Gear Teeth 112Ring Gear to Starter Drive Ratio 11.2: 1Flywheel Bolt Torque 65 foot poundsPilot bearing hole is concentric with crankshaft flange shoulder within .002" TIR (Total Indicator Reading).Clutch mounting surface & clutch disc surface must run true to crankshaft within .005" TIR (Total Indicator Reading). Clutch mounting shoulder diameter must be concentric with crankshaft flange diameter within .005" TIR (Total Indicator Reading).Flywheels provide momentum to keep the crankshaft spinning. As the flywheel spins faster, a vibration will occur if it’s out of balance. It’s best to have your flywheel, with clutch & pressure plate, balanced so that when you place in the clutch disc & reinstall the pressure plate it will retain balance. Valve SpecificationsLift .287" with .015" clearanceSeat Angle 45ºSeat Width 3.32"Stem Diameter .311"Valve Length 5.677"Head Diameter 1.537"Valve Opening Diameter 1-3/8"Port Diameter 1-3/8"Clearance, Exhaust Valves in Guides .002"Clearance, Intake Valves in Guides .001" to .0015"Valve Lifter Clearance .010" to .013"Lifter Diameter Clearance .0015"Valve Guides .3135" ID; .5938" OD; length 2.125" (early 2.375")Valve Spring 1.022" OD; free length 2-15/16"; comp. length 2-1/14" (57-64 lbs.); tension (closed) 34 to 38 lbs.Valve Lifter A6500A (used with A camshaft), length 2.486"; head diameter 1.117".Valve Timing Intake opens 7-1/2º before Top Dead Center; closes 48-1/2º after Bottom Dead Center. Exhaust opens 51-1/2º before Bottom Dead Center; closes 4-1/2º after Top Dead Center.