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A Weekend at the Beach
From Padre Island and Mustang Island to the sands of Galveston, driving directly onto the beach was part of the adventure during the Model A era. Take a look back at a time when hard-packed Texas beaches served as both recreation areas and roadways.
A Key to Your Travels
Discover a few surprising facts about Model A Ford keys, from shared ignition and door locks to Yale & Towne and Briggs & Stratton key blanks. You may even find that another Model A owner’s key fits your car.
One Hundred Years Ago: August 1926
August 1926 found Ford balancing tradition with change. As the company expanded the 40-hour workweek and continued refining the Model T, growing market pressure made it increasingly clear that a modern replacement was on the way.
One Hundred Years Ago: July 1926
100 years ago, Ford Motor Company stood at a crossroads. From growing competition and early planning for the Model A to Edsel Ford’s support of aviation and rooftop air-marking, July 1926 offered clear signs that major change was on the horizon.
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1929 Ford Model ‘A’ Cabriolet
Franklin D. Roosevelt, born into a wealthy family, could afford the best luxury automobiles. But it was a part of his "everyman" appeal that, when at home, he drove humble cars like this 1929 Ford Model A. Many of his cars were equipped with special controls that allowed the partially paralyzed Roosevelt to oper-ate the foot pedals with his hands.
William Howard Taft Motorized the White House Fleet
While Theodore Roosevelt preferred the stately formality of the horse drawn carriage, successor William Howard Taft Motorized the White House Fleet.
Questions & Answers
Could you please direct me to a resource where I can find detailed instructions on how to adjust and focus the headlights or headlamps on my Model A?
In the early 1990s, MAFCA member Jim Parcelluzzi included wiring diagrams on the MAFCA Clip Art disk. You can find copies of these diagrams on the MAFCA website. Here are some specific diagrams available: 1928 Wiring Chart - 1929-1931 Wiring without Cowl Lights - 1929-1931 Wiring with Cowl Lights
Experiencing your ammeter becoming hot or warm under these conditions is not typical. This issue is often caused by loose nuts on the back of the ammeter, resulting in increased resistance and heat generation at the connection points. To resolve this problem, follow these steps...
Yes, this could be one of the issues causing a car to shimmy. A loose ball in the front wishbone can be one of the causes of front shimmy. The front-end caster (5 degrees) is dependent on the exact position of the front radius ball. Make sure you have all the correct pieces to mount the radius ball to the bottom of the fly-wheel housing.
I'm facing a challenging situation where the distributor in my 1928 Fordor's engine is firmly stuck in the head. Do you have any recommendations for safely removing a distributor that seems to be stubbornly stuck?
I'm looking for information regarding the location dimensions for the three holes on the right-hand side to mount the new RH bracket (Bratton's #19340). Additionally, I would appreciate any details on the clinch nuts required to install in the subframe rail.
The car starts easily and spins over fast, but I suspect the wiring is still set up for a 6-volt system. Can you convert to a 12-volt system without changing the wiring? If so, do the bulbs need to be 12-volt as well? I'm not confident with electrical work.
Could you please provide the original dimensions of the battery used in the 1928-1931 Model A Ford? I'm interested in knowing the exact measurements to ensure I have the correct size for my vehicle's restoration.
