Parts Drawings

This category is intended to provide some insight to what went into the design of the Model A and the present day research involved in determining what is correct for a given body style and period.

Please note these drawings are only a very small sample of the thousands of drawings used to manufacture the Model A. Additionally note, that to one extent or another these drawings are intentionally not complete, specifically, with dates, part number, release dates, or dimensions, while others provide some information that is not readable. The resolution and method that was used to place these on the web is intended to provide some general information, however they where intentionally placed on the web with a low quality such that they could not be reproduced, used to produce new parts, or appear in other publications. The original Ford Drawings may be obtained by contacting the Ford Archives.

Someplace years ago I read that the typical 1928 Model A had over 5000 parts and there were well over 5500 changes in 28 alone. If true, then there were hundreds if not thousands additional drawings that were developed in 1928, not only for the part but component, sub-assembly and assembly as well. I have heard many ask “Why does it take so long to determine what is correct?” The work is done by volunteers, most associated one time or another with the JSC, they must first try to find every drawing associated with a specific part before the real work can even start, that in of itself can be a major task. Then just a small sampling of the questions involved that must be addressed may include: 1) Was the drawing released for production, and if so when; 2) When was the part redesigned, previous drawing superseded, and new design released for production; 3) What was the design and or redesign; 4) Material; 5) Finish; 6) Where was the part used. These are only a few of the attributes that must be determined.

There is an effort underway by both MARC and MAFCA to revise the Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards. This revision is expected to be more comprehensive and provide more detail. Revision 3 will be released in segments as they become available, however the first segment is not expected for at least a year. By viewing the sample of drawings placed on this site it is hoped that the viewer gains some appreciation and understanding of the work that has been involved over the past thirty to forty years as well as the ongoing research in developing the Restoration Guidelines to provide the hobbyist with the best information available at a reasonable cost.

The current Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards are available from the MARC office for $25 plus shipping.

Frank Pollack
MARC Director of Publications
 

Fuel System

Starter

Electrical System

Transmission

Horn

Headlamp

Fittings

Shock Absorber Parts

Bumper Assemblies

Engine

Instrumentation

Windshield