Technical Resources
informative websites
The Model A House
Our own member Bob Johnson’s website houses various articles and videos of technical information, from bodywork to pickup top installations. It includes links to message boards for specific body styles and information on identifying your engine number.
Tom Endy Technical Articles
Tom is a respected Model A mechanic who has written numerous articles for Restorer Magazine for many years, which the Santa Anita A’s have made available on their website.
Ford Garage
By Vince Falter. All things Model A to BB. Loads of technical details and videos, many original era photographs and literature, era accessories, collectibles, and speed equipment, as well as topics about various tools, techniques, and methods used in the service, repair, and restoration of antique Ford cars, trucks, and parts. Careful, it’s binge-worthy!
Buyer’s Guide
Good information from Hagerty Insurance.
Note from webmaster: The median price stated is arguable, but it is likely that the price average includes highly modified street rods. Bring A Trailer has actual sale prices realized on stock and street rod Model As.
Model A Ford Barnyard
The late Marco Tahtaras's website has been offline for a while but is found on the “Wayback Machine” of archived websites. Marco was a top-notch restorer who did it all. In addition to technical information, he takes you through the restoration of his award-winning Deluxe Roadster and all the details.
When you have the right tool for the job!
Helpful info
See our Club Library for the list of technical DVD videos to borrow on Model A repair covering several topics. Included in our library is the all-important MODEL A JUDGING STANDARDS AND RESTORATION GUIDELINES.
Even if you do not plan on having your car judged, this is your best resource for determining which components are correct for your car. See the Judging Standards paragraph at right.
Les Andrews Books
A must for your library! If you don’t have the red and blue books, buy them now on MAFCA’s Store.
Paul has a slew of short, informative videos on all kinds of topics, technical and fun.
Some basic tips:
judging Standards
Article II, Section I of our chapter bylaws, lifted word for word from MAFCA’s, states that “The purpose of this club shall be: To serve as a medium for the exchange of ideas, information, specialty tools and parts for admirers of the Model A Ford car, and to aid them in their efforts to restore and preserve the car in its original likeness.”
To further this worthy goal, MAFCA created the Standards Committee who, along with members of the Model A Restorers Club, published a book called “Model A Ford Judging Standards and Restoration Guidelines”, better known as the JS. This treasure trove of arcane but useful information is available to everyone, and is a bargain.
The Sonoma A’s are fortunate to have several MAFCA-certified senior judges in our ranks who can help answer members’ questions about originality and correctness to your specific model year and body style.
