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| 1929 Ford Model A Series | ||
| Fordor Sedan Leather back | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | ||
| No. Produced | 146,097 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Briggs | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 5 | |
| Model Number | 60B | |
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 103 1/2 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 56 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 56 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| 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 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | ||
| Make | Zenith | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | ||
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | ||
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | ||
| 2nd | ||
| 3rd | ||
| 4th | ||
| 5th | ||
| Reverse |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 9 inches | ||
| Axle Type | 3/4 floating | ||
| Differential | Spiral bevel | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.77 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Transverse leaf springs | ||
| Rear | Transverse, semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & sector | ||
| Brakes | |||
| 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 | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Water pump | ||
| Radiator | Tube & fin | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | Steel spoke | ||
| Wheel Mfr | Ford | ||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | Balloon | ||
| Tire Size | 4.5 x 21 | ||
| Spare Location | |||
| Capacities | |||
| 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 | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| 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 | |||
| This model had a Seal Brown top. The production number is a total of 60A,B & C models. Engine nos. start January, 1929 and run through December, 1929. Production nos. do not include foreign production. | |||
| References | |
| Henry's Fabulous Model A by Leslie Henry | Detroit 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 Manual | Horseless 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 1929 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Pyroxylin Lacquer | |
| Colors | Data not yet collected | |
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |