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1929 Ford Model A Series
Fordor Sedan Std - 2 Window
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $625.00
No. Produced 53,941
Body Maker Ford
No. Doors 4
Passengers 5
Model Number 170A
Weight 2,386lbs
Wheelbase 103 1/2 inches
Length 155 5/32 inches
Width
Height 70 7/8 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
Brake Horsepower 40@2200
Rated Horsepower 24
Torque
Main Bearings 3
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers 810123 to 2742695
Engine No. Location Left side of engine above water intake.
Lubrication 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 4.5 x 21
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. A-810,123 to A-2,742,695
VIN Description
VIN Location Left side of engine above water intake.
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Additional Information
The production number is a total of 165A,B & 170A, B models. Colors: Bonnie Gr w/ Chelsea Blue, Rose Beige w/ Seal Brown, Vagabond Green w/ Rockmoss Green, or Andalusite Blue w/ Andalusite Blue, Bramble Bown w/ Thorne Brown. Engine nos. start January, 1929 and run through December, 1929. Production nos. do not include foreign production.

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's Flat Rate Manual (1932)Horseless Carriage Foundation
Automobile Trade Journal & Motor Age January 1929Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type Pyroxylin Lacquer
Colors Data not yet collected
Standard/Optional Equipment
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