1929 ford model a deluxe roadster top speed

My motor was built by a very renowned engine/model A guy and he has long passed so I'm babying my baby to last forever. Gotta remember, truck aerodynamics are like driving a barn door. Below I have listed the open and closed Model A Cars to make your choice easier. Black w/Vermillion stripe (Beginning 3/30 until 9/30) Anyway I installed a tachometer to check this out and at 2200 RPM the GPS registered exactly 48 MPH. I and my car are comfortable at 40-45 tops. Nowhere can you see so many different Model A cars and trucks. Why is common sense so uncommon? Californians excepted! For my A: 30 mph uphill; 50 mph downhill. Black w/Apple Green stripe But a lot of satisfaction when you get in and drive away the car YOU restored to perfection from that original car you saw in that barn or ad! Orange (until 6/31) 1931 Cabriolet (Type 68B) & Slant Windshield Cabriolet (Type 68C) Unlike the Model T, the new ford came in seven body styles and an amazing four colors! on tours we usually run around 40-50. So I guess it all depends on the driver and road conditions and how well you trust your A's motor to take the higher RPM's and the rest of your drive train as well as your A as a whole I guess? Thats what you have to figure out. (2 wdw Briggs) Thanks guys for your posts I really enjoy reading and learning about the A, so keep posting your thoughts it is all good, Thanks Robert DeBord. 076-A, B 30-31 Open Cab (A Pickup or AA) If you dont plan on driving your car for a long period of time, put the car up on jacks to prevent flat spots on the tire. Robert DeBord. 30-35 tops and I enjoy the view and pull over when I'm holding someone up. 1929 Cabriolet (Type 68A) He looked happy. My Coupe is essentailly standard apart from an 80 thou overbore and a 3.54 rear end and I cruise on the open road at 50 to 55mph (I have checked that with GPS ) It would go slightly faster but I get the impression that it could travel forever at 55mph . Ford Maroon (Black reveals) w/Vermillion stripe (Beginning 7/31) My Phaeton is all stock restored to original condition and well maintained. Depending on how you drive and where you drive will also play a factor in this decision. I just picked up a very good 68C body on a frame. Keep those RPM's up. With recent valve job and head gasket it runs fairly quiet/smooth up to 35, a litlte vibration/noise from 35-45 but OK, After that it get busy, more vibration and noise. Exterior side-view mirrors I have had it faster, but normally drive it at around 55 top speed. My dead stock A's seem have a sweet spot in the low 50's and that where I usually drive. Driving a model A (not stock) over 150 mph at Bonneville is the most fun you can have with your clothes on. My biggest feer at thoughs speeds is at the moment im running 55 year old tires. If that's the case 55 is really cranking along. September 4, 2014 Search our website to find what youre looking for. I dont feel like getting run over. The only thing that I have done to the engine is a new oil pump drive gear and distributor and new oil and plugs and a rebuilt Zenith and alternator. Use regular distilled water with a rust inhibitor and all will be fine, It is recommended to change 2x a year. That translates to 48 MPH with 19" wheels and 4.75-5.00/19 tires with the stock rear-end gear ratio. Tech talks, model A outings, safety checks and other events are just part of some club affiliates. Plastic also Shinier, the orig is too dull. Explore our Digital Collections and curate your own set of artifacts to share with others. If I'm just going around 50 to 55 mph I rarely take it out of 4th gear. V Aurora Red Lombard Blue w/Hessian Blue stripe (Beginning 9/30) 1929 Ford Model A Roadster, Maker: insert mtr & 3:54's steve. I run it around 55-60 MPH in overdrive and it feels "good" at that speed. Saving up for my new ones. Off the top of my head I think the ratio is 3.78 to 1. Tacoma Cream 140-B 1930 Town Car Detroit. My Truck is a runner, not restored/balanced/top notch motor. Antifreeze is used during the winter months to prevent freezing and cracking the block. (Drop Floor) 11:52AM, 25 May 2009 PDT On interstates I have driven low 60's for hundreds of miles. \_;I.-'1>Fs6;EO5{euT(FB!G*XgDgY-S K?51 7R"U|{%=~L4EPsdE'N ~HL+YNp2%AzIaUzJ:>oIiFDN6T& eKTvCC{P?`,]mpJ9e$)$;gN*9vOfQ@L7f(]%WR_Cun>H5%!.W%z{JC ${TVU Steel (Alloy) Ergo, average: 40 mph. Tires today need minimal care as they are constructed of nylon or other modern tire cord. READ and learn, that is our best suggestion, talk to people about their cars, likes and dislikes, go to shows, events and cruise nights, try to see if you can drive a Model A, and different models, and most of all JOIN MARC and your local club affiliate. Wheels painted colors other than Black Moleskin Brown w/French Gray stripe (Until 7/31) 1930 Cabriolet (Type 68B) July 21, 2021 Wheel Colors: 135-A 1929 Taxi Terms Of Service. Thorn Brown & Black w/Gold stripe (Beginning 7/29) Bronson Yellow & Seal Brown w/Orange Stripe (Until 7/31) 076-A 28-29 Open Cab (A Pickup or AA) Restorers today are free to paint their cars in any color they want but the original factory colors were as follows: This is one of those subjects that routinely almost nobody agrees on. Distinguishing Cabriolets from Roadsters and Sport Coupes Original Model A Ford Convertible Cabriolet Paint Color Schemes (M&B) HA! I could go the country scenic route which is a 40 mile round trip at 30 MPH so the cost is the same but more fun on a lovely sunny day . Looking to find a nice 68C older correct restoration preferred. B. Radiator Water, I repeat WATER.. NOT antifreeze during the driving months of your car. (wide bed) Rear luggage racks (A Pickup or AA) Start below and I am sure with what we have to offer we can get you on the right track, In 1927, after producing the Ford Model T since 1908, HENRY Ford closed his plant for seven months to switch his production to this very secretly and hastily implemented new design. BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS, the best i can say. Falling sales and pleas from his staff finally convinced Henry Ford to retire the Model T in 1927. IMHO forty two is a 'happy speed for a stock A. I drove our '29 fordor from Northern WI to SW Florida in five days and rarely exceeded 42. Each car is unique in its own way and style. Good question that once again only YOU can answer and of course your pocket book. 130-A, B 30-31 Deluxe Delivery I have a 1930 Tudor that is fairly stockexcept I think someone changed the gears in the rear end to 3.54 instead of the stock 3.78. Imitation leather 50 is not too bad once you get used to it. It was, at least sold as foreign made. Victorias and A400 Convertible Sedans were introduced as 1931 models so they can only be 31 models. Oil Changes, Transmission Fluid, and Lubricating, tightening of bolts, cotter pins. Many were equipped by dealers and customers with optional equipment befitting the deluxe nature of the car and many restorers enjoy dressing up their cars with a variety of dealer and aftermarket options and accessories. I generally run at 50-55 around here. Brewster Green & Black w/Apple Green stripe (Beginning 10/30) Should I join my local club affiliate and why? Common sense goes a long way. Use this Artifact Card to share this great find with others. % stream I guess I was just leary to push my A at the faster speeds until I get more comfortable with it also I just thought that the motor seemed to be running to many rpm's it just seemed to be pushing the car to aggressively? From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Until June 1930, all Model A Fords were delivered from the factory with wheels painted Black and Black was the standard wheel color for all Model A Cabriolets throughout production. Product changes were made throughout Model A production without rigid adherence to model years, and sometimes differed between assembly plants, but there are some basic distinguishing features that can usually help identify the model year of a Model A. HA! Hessian Blue (Beginning 9/30 until 6/30) If we get on the interstate, usually atleast 45 is the minumum. The Model A had 4 wheel mechanical brakes and Houdaille, double action hydraulic shock absorbers with semi-elliptic front and rear transverse springs. The Cabriolet was introduced for the 1929 model year so there are no 1928 Cabriolets. Some day i'll up 65 :]' or not I don't like to stress the banger yet. Your modern car also has a top spped but would you or the engine like that speed very long? 055-B Dlx 1931 Deluxe Tudor Sedan I am going to do a GPS check on the speed to see if my speedometer is accurate. I just got a new engine with new crankshaft, new cam, inserts, Brumfield head, lightened flywheel with V8 clutch, sleeved to standard, new inserted rods. I have had it up to 55 flat out on a level road, little head wind. 1928 models can be distinguished from 1929 models by their vertically fluted headlight lenses and drum style tail lamps rather than the later teacup style lamps. Always check you tires for nails, glass and any other things that might have fallen on your garage floor. Take all these factors into consideration before you make your choice. The Model A Ford line included two other body styles which are easily and often mistaken for Convertible Cabriolets, the Roadster and the Sport Coupe. When the Model A was, launched on 2nd December 1927 it caused an immediate sensation. Tire pressure recommended is 35 PSI, proper inflation is a must for safety. Also if you have 21" wheels you will have to add 5 MPH to the 2200 speed of 48 getting 53 MPH. With 3.54 and HC head I usually add 5. I can say one thing for sure as different as each car is with it's own personalty so is the driving style of each driver! Beginning in June of 1930, wheels were available in other colors as an option on the Cabriolet, usually to match the color of the pin stripe. Traffic was moving at 70 mph plus, he was tooling along at over 65 mph. Mine goes 55 easy and thats what i cruse at. when how??? Fenders and Splash Apron Colors: I know many people using a good synthetic 10w30 oil that change every 1500 miles and some every 2500 to 5000. Cabriolets had two doors, a passenger compartment with a bench seat which could accommodate two adults comfortably and a standard rumble seat which could accommodate two additional passengers in fair weather. For $385.00 you could get a Roadster and $395.00 would get you a beautiful Phaeton. 4. Our award winning Model A magazine is a wealth of knowledge for all. Do you live in a warm climatethat does make a difference on when you can drive and how long your season will be? Seems to run out real good no knocks seems to do good all way around. 1 rolled off the production line on Oct. 20th, 1927 but the public didnt see the car until Dec. 2nd, 1927. The crank operated side windows could be rolled up or down to provide weather protection with the top closed or to serve as wind wings with the top open. Although I have been on the freeway because here in California the top speed now is usually 20mph!!!! I have a1930 Cabriolet. Roadsters do not have glass side windows. Lombard Blue w/Tacoma Cream stripe (Beginning 7/31) 40/45 good speed for me, feel the car runs at its best, don:t forget you gotta stop!!! 3. Use a good tire preservative to the sidewalls to help slow down the drying process. Moleskin Brown w/Tacoma Cream stripe (Beginning 7/31) Mine has exactly that and it does go away at higher speeds of + 50. me & my tudor are most comfortable at 55-60 mph . Just followed a Model A Sunday on route 9 in New Britain, Connecticut. (Murray, Briggs) I don't drive beyond the ability of my brakes to stop. The highlight of the year is the Model A convention, where members of local clubs from all over the world share their knowledge of cars with seminars, hand on workshops, and education talks, but the blue ribbon and touring judgings is one of the most exciting parts of the entire event. (Stroke), Diameter: 40 in Please post photos, advertisements, Flickr logo. I have a stock motor and transmission and rear end, I do not know the history of the engine I have just been going real easy with it until I am sure nothing is going to fly lose! How about RPM's, Anybody run a tach? It actually broke in use. Whitewall tires This question gets as wide a range of answers as what's the best oil. On a less life threatening note, notice what a perfect job was done of reproducing the original style grease fittings. (Murray, Briggs) Single or dual side-mounted spare wheels This translates to just over 2500 RPM and I do not believe this extra speed is in anyway detrimental to the engine. 040-B 30-31 Standard Roadster 165-A, B 1929 Standard Fordor 20900 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn, MI 481245029, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation Overview, Teacher's Choice @ Giant Screen Experience, Simmons Graduate Internship: Rare Book Survey Internship, Simmons Graduate Internship: Roadside Collections Processing Project Internship, Simmons Graduate Internship: Science Based Collections Development Plans for the Agriculture and Environment Collections, Henry Austin Clark, Jr. Graduate Internship, Clark Travel-to-Collections Research Fellowship, Diversity and Inclusion Internship Program, Teacher's Choice @ Giant Screen Experience, Educator Professional Development Overview. AH, the days when 45-50 mph were considered fasttoday people drive their modern cars with no sensation of speed on the interior, and 45-50 in school zones and 80 on the highwaya danger zone for Model As. 049-A 28-29 Special Coupe Top Speed was around 65 mph. Many members have made life long friends along the way. 165-C, D 30-31 Standard Fordor Seems like most have a vibration spot at 43-47 and once past that they run pretty good. there are a load of great publications out there, we suggest every library should have the following books, many of which are available here on the MARC Products section of the website and others at amazon or other outlets: Model A Ford, Construction, Operation, Repair for the Restorer by Victor Page, Model a Judging Standards and restoration guidelines, Restorers Model A Shop manual by Jim Schild, Model A Mechanics Handbook Volume I, II, and trouble shooting by Les Andrews, The Ford Model A as Henry Built It, By George DeAngelis, Edward P. Francis, & Leslie R. Henry, Henrys Lady, By Ray Miller, 1972, Evergreen Press, The Legendary Model A Ford, By Peter Winnewisse, The Model A Generator by Paul H. and William H. Mcree, Ford Model A Album, Compiled by Floyd Clymer and Leslie R. Henry, AA Truck Supplement to Model A Shop Manual, By Jim Schild. We all ask the same question and here are some fundamentals to follow: A. 2. Always check the spokes on your rims for damage and straightness. Like the Cabriolet and other closed cars, the windshield could be opened from the bottom for ventilation. Its a simple overlay once the background is removed from one. 255-A 30-31 Special Delivery Things get noisy in the roadster over 40 but somehow it doesn't feel as fast with the top down. Send a private message to DeBordEngineMan, Send a private message to Mitch Bunkin in PA, Send a private message to marc hildebrant, Send a private message to HoarseWhisperer, Send a private message to Mike V. Florida, Send a private message to Special Coupe Frank, Send a private message to glenn in camino, https://www.facebook.com/groups/MARC.group/. Both pictures were exactly the same size and neither was changed to match the other. The folding top has no landau irons, and with the weather curtains removed, the lower portion of the folding top frame is exposed. C. Lubrication, Dont skimp on this area, there are many charts available from local vendors that will give you the recommended lubrication intervals and locations where the car is to be lubed,. 040-A 28-29 1928 Standard Roadster 078-A 28-31 Pickup Box %PDF-1.3 It seems to depend a lot on which body style, the condition of the drivetrain, the terrain where you live, any modifications that you may have made, and your personal preference. When I install it I'll let you know! x]KFZw>8dji+6M}e^s{4Q_ d5njBtww~/_ I too like to operate mine at between 40 & 45 mpg. here are some considerations and some of the factors that might influence you. Cream (Color) You can select the language displayed on our website. 155-A, B 1929 Town Sedan Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements). The shape of the cowl is also different to accommodate the lower hood and the style is different on most models. I'm happy with my 45 cruiser. They were then flattened (combined) and then reduced in size to get the size below 100k. When our club does its tours, which may have 10 - 20 Model A's in them, we are normally in the 35 - 45 mph range. Maybe I'll try it one of these days. I wasn't aware of that. Stay in the safety zone. All tires used tubes. And I have a stock transmition, and a stock rear end. 130-A 28-29 Deluxe Delivery E. Tire Care, Model A Tires and rims came in two sizes, 1928-29 used 21 and 1930-31 used 19 spoke steel rims. Absolutely you should, not only is a club a great group of people that all share the same interests of the Model A, but the information on your car is invaluable. I believe in the comfort factor, every car is slightly different from the next. And this was on an engine of unknown origin running on basically 3 cylinders (30psi on #3) and bone stock to my knowledge. If you want your stock Model A to last long, keep it under 50 on the flat and dont lug it on hills. Another thing i have noticed is, people think they have the max rpm while driving down the road, just because the engine is revving high. Ford produced more than five million Model A cars from 1927 to 1932 when this model was superseded by a new V8 engined model. 055-B 30-31 Standard Tudor Sedan Moleskin Brown w/Tacoma Cream stripe At 65 mph in 5th gear I'm just touching 1,800 rpm. Many Thanks to Jim Mason for these images! I agree with this. Each and every speed is "just right" for each individual whether it is at 30mph or 65mph to each his own, each person has to come up with what there "comfort speed" is and how well they trust and know there A as for me I will stay in the 40 to 45mph speed with my A but I am a slow driver in my modern car anyway I usually only do around 50 to 55 mph in it. A single rear bumper m$GLm,,`KUd. :[rt!IwNJ=tlox&IWs4y,^"I~i(|eJa,[!!3'J #cG S. Your results may vary. The transmission was a 3 speed sliding gear unit with 1 speed reverse. In some of the posts some different angles came up that I had not considered before like the shocks..I am running stock rebuilt shocks and the car handles nicely in the curves and the ride is good for a stock Model A I guess as it is the only A that I have drove so I really don't have nothing to compare to. Usually I keep it around 55-57, but when I feel like I'm in danger on the interstate, I will get up over 60 no problems. 1928 and 29 Sport Coupe bodies have the early style Model A cowl, whereas the 1929 Cabriolet has a hood and cowl design similar to the1930/31 models. I drive 50 when the traffic makes it necessary to survive, and have had it up to 60, but I prefer 40-45. 078-B 1931 Pickup Box On a smooth road my model A seems really happy when my speedometer is at 48mphand according to my GPS I am going 53mph. If anybody else wants to ring in on this subject fill free! Bronson Yellow & Seal Brown w/Orange stripe (Leatherback) 155-A, B 1929 Town Sedan

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