Thread: Model A reproduction parts???

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Hey everyone, I've been looking around for some parts for my 31 tudor, but the only places that have anything, seem to want their weight in gold for them. So I looked around online for reproduction model A parts, and here's what I found.....a crap load of worthless websites designed by old people. No pictures, no prices, and no listing or evidence that they even have any parts period.

Ok, I dont know crap about Fords, especially old ones, but doesnt someone make reproduction parts? Or mabey a "classic indutries" style catalog for Model A's?? Im mainly looking for sheet metal parts such as doors, grille shells, patch panels, ect. Does anyone make re-pop's of these??

Please let me know, thanks.

Did you try Year One or Ecklers? Or try this site. You might even try calling some of these guys
they know where to find lots of stuff, that they might not sell.
http://www.macsautoparts.com/index.html
http://www.mikes-afordable.com/page/MFP/CTGY/2000

Kurt

Ok,There are almost as many as there are states, most of which have websites whereyou can click on a picture to order what you want. I bought some new tin for my 29 yesterday from Howell's sheet metal in Nederland,Texas. I bought on eBay some nice new cowl posts,made by Brookville,and they too have a nice site. One stop at the national model A club will give you all these and many more. Hank

My favorites and in this order are:

Snyders - http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/modelaparts (Good all around, you talk to the owner if you call)

Brattons - http://www.brattons.com/ (You need to request a catalog as they keep missing their deadline for an on-line version

Mac's - http://www.macsautoparts.com/ (They supply many of the parts to other Model A suppliers)

LeBaron-Bonney - http://www.lebaronbonney.com/ (Slow shipping tho good quality stuff)

Their prices are all about the same, though if you have a roadster, LeBaron-Bonney top irons are much cheaper and are most likely made by Girtz as are everyone elses.

As the owner of a Brookville '30-'31, I can unequivocably state that they rank at the very bottom in quality and customer service.

None of these parts are particularly cheap - but working on older cars where they are no longer mainstream, and have a limited parts turnover vs a good inventory can be expensive - simple economics. If you aren't willing to spend a few bucks for an "old car", sell it to someone that cares, buy a new(er) car from a dealer then trade it in when it gets worn out or you get tired of it, for another one.

I have ordered many parts from

http://www.vintage-ford.com/

their website is pretty good, but you can get a free catalog from them that is huge and jam packed with parts and pictures. I usually find the part in the catalog and order it online.

I got all my window hardware (channel, regulators, crank handles, etc.) and rubber from Sullivan's Garage ( www.sullivansgarage.com ). Prices were reasonable and fast shipping.