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1932 Ford Model A Series
Roadster
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $430.00
No. Produced 134
Body Maker Ford
No. Doors 2
Passengers 2
Model Number 40B
Weight 2,095lbs
Wheelbase 103 1/2 inches
Length 152 23/32 inches
Width
Height 68 1/16 inches
Front Tread 56 inches
Rear Tread 56 inches
Type Own, L-head
Displacement 200.5 cu. in.
Cylinders 4
Bore & Stroke 3 7/8 & 4 1/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 4.22 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 40@2200
Rated Horsepower 24
Torque
Main Bearings 3
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers 4830807 to 4849340
Engine No. Location Left side of engine above water intake.
Lubrication Pump, splash & gravity feed
Type
Make Zenith
Type
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 9 inches
3/4 floating
Spiral bevel
Differential Ratio 3.77 to 1
Front Transverse leaf springs
Rear Transverse, semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & sector
Service Internal expanding on 4 wheels, mechanical
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Internal expanding on rear wheels
Size 9 5/8 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tube & fin
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type Steel spoke
Wheel Mfr Ford
Wheel Size
Tire Type Balloon
Tire Size 4.75 x 19
Spare Location
Fuel 10 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 1 1/2 Pints
Cooling System 12 Quarts
Rear Differential 1 1/2 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 4,830,807 to 4,879,340
VIN Description Total Digits: 7
Digits 1-7: Production number
VIN Location Top of frame, left side near dash, and top of clutch housing.
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Additional Information
The production no. includes both roadsters. Engine nos. start January, 1932 and run through March, 1932.

Henry's Fabulous Model A by Leslie HenryDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Ford Model A Restoration ManualHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Chilton Flat Rate & Tune Up Manual Thirteenth Edition 1939Horseless Carriage Foundation
Chilton's Flat Rate Manual (1932)Horseless Carriage Foundation
Automobile Trade Journal March 1932Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type Pyroxylin Lacquer
Colors Data not yet collected
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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