Anybody know the year of this Ford??
Jul 18, 2022 08:53:32 #
foodie65 wrote:
earlier today
Looks like a model "A"
Model "A" fords came with 19" tires and wheels
Looks like somebody switch them to 16"
Jul 18, 2022 09:17:05 #
petercbrandt
Loc: New York City, Manhattan
PoppieJ wrote:
maybe a 32
I agree, 1932. So many car parts of '32 in this 4 door.
Jul 18, 2022 09:49:53 #
I believe the earlier '28 and '29 models had a more rounded top on the radiators. The latter models were a flatter style if my memory is correct. I would guess that yours is from the '30s
Jul 18, 2022 11:34:20 #
Jul 18, 2022 12:01:49 #
It appears to be a 1930 or '31 Murray body ForDor. We would need to see more to be sure which year.
In the "More than you want to know category" . . .
The wheels appear to be 1934-35, not the original Model A wheels. One way of identifying the Model A years are the wheels and hub caps. 1928-29 caps are a smaller diameter. '30-31 had a larger diameter hub cap. The '28-31 wheels had exposed lug nuts. 1932 and later hubs (like those shown) had large hub caps that covered the lug bolts.
My father-in-law put 1932 V8 wheels on our '29 A for moving purposes so we could save our '29 wheels with new tires. So the later wheels fit the earlier car.
(with some identifying help from https://www.speedwaymotors.com/the-toolbox/ford-vintage-wire-spoke-wheels-guide-1928-1935/28813)
In the "More than you want to know category" . . .
The wheels appear to be 1934-35, not the original Model A wheels. One way of identifying the Model A years are the wheels and hub caps. 1928-29 caps are a smaller diameter. '30-31 had a larger diameter hub cap. The '28-31 wheels had exposed lug nuts. 1932 and later hubs (like those shown) had large hub caps that covered the lug bolts.
My father-in-law put 1932 V8 wheels on our '29 A for moving purposes so we could save our '29 wheels with new tires. So the later wheels fit the earlier car.
(with some identifying help from https://www.speedwaymotors.com/the-toolbox/ford-vintage-wire-spoke-wheels-guide-1928-1935/28813)
Jul 18, 2022 12:08:38 #
Jul 18, 2022 15:27:00 #
Jul 18, 2022 15:29:46 #
Tote1940
Loc: Dallas
As already noted tires look too fat My 30 had skinnier may be taller tires and metal spoke wheels tiny hubcaps. Some “A”s converted to hydraulic brakes a great improvement and tires changed too
Jul 18, 2022 15:40:07 #
Bear
Loc: California
foodie65 wrote:
earlier today
It is a 1930 Model A.
One difference between a 1930 and a 1931 is the splash apron above the running boards. The 1931 is a single piece and the 1930 is two pieces as this photo is. You can see the split (downloaded and expanded) at the front edge of the front door.
Jul 19, 2022 09:31:45 #
Jul 19, 2022 10:16:26 #
Tote1940
Loc: Dallas
That’s funny By the way those car were so easy to break in and hot wire, loosen panel short key starter was always hot a pedal
Jul 19, 2022 12:54:44 #
TO ALL WHO HAVE LOOKED AND COMMENTED:
Recently spoke with the owner of the vehicle, it is a 1930 Model A Ford.
Thank you for your input.
Recently spoke with the owner of the vehicle, it is a 1930 Model A Ford.
Thank you for your input.
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