1931 Model 'A' Ford 2-Door Sedan Tudor

1931 Model 'A' 2-Door Sedan Box Art
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A Brief History of the Model 'A'

Taken from the side of the model box

The Ford Model "A" was among the most successful cars ever producted. The Model A was the first ford to use the standard set of driver controls with conventional clutch and brake pedals; throttle and gearshift.

Previous Ford models used controls that had become out of date and uncommon to drivers of other makes. The Model A's fuel tank was located in the cowl, between the engine compartment's fire wall and the dash panel. The fuel was distributed to the carburetor by gravity. In cooler climates, owners could purchase an aftermarket cast iron unit to place over the engine's exhaust manifold to bring heated air into the cab. A small door could be opened or closed to adjust the amount of hot air entering the cab. Model A was the first car to have safety glass in the windshield.

The Soviet company, Gorkovsky avtomobilny zavod (GAZ), (Gorky Automotive Plant), which started as a cooperation between Ford and dthe Soviet Union, made a licensed version of the Model A from 1932-36. The car later formed the basis for the Ford-A Izhorsky (Armoured Car) (FAI) and Russian Broneavtomobil 20 (BA-20) armored car, which saw significant use as scout vehicles in the early stages of World War II.



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1931 Model 'A' 2-Door Sedan Minicraft Box Art 1931 Model 'A' 2-Door Sedan Minicraft Box Art

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Decal Sheet The Decal Sheet

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Engine parts for instruction sheet steps 1 & 2 Engine parts for instruction sheet steps 1 & 2

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Left side of the engine block, head, oil pan and water pump Left side of the engine block, head, oil pan and water pump

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Right side of the engine block, head, oil pan and water pump Right side of the engine block, head, oil pan and water pump

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A hole needs to be drilled to fit a bracket A hole needs to be drilled to fit a bracket

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Broken dip stick and bracket Broken dip stick and bracket

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