1928 AR MODEL A FORD SPORT COUPE HIGH QUALITY RESTORATION OVER 68G IN RECEICPTS!

Description

1928 Model A Ford AR Sport Coupe and was the 1st one that was sold in theSan Francisco Bay Area ( June 20, 1928 ). The ORIGINAL Invoice (Bill of Sale),ORIGINAL Registration metal tag and ORIGINAL Dealers 12 page Sales Brochurecomes with the car. Please see them at the end of pictures.It retains its ORIGINAL engine (151666 which denotes being made in May of 1928),
transmission and rear end. The California Rust Free car was taken apart right down to the bare frame. Every part and piece was checked for wear and if any was found
it was repaired or replaced with NOS or New if no NOS could be found.
Nothing was overlooked and No Expense was spared. I have receipts totaling
over 68,000.00 in parts and services was not to mention the 1000+ hours to
VERY meticulously reassemble the car with the Highest Detail Possible!
Not only does it Look GREAT but it Runs GREAT! The engine now produces over 70+horsepower with the added improvements as detailed below. And with the Mitchell
overdrive it loves to cruse at 65 mph while only taching 2100 rpm.
It Truly Is A Joy To Drive!
HERE ARE THE DETAILS
ITEMS THE DEALER INSTALLED IN 1928:
(Please see the Original Invoice at the end of the pictures.)Wind WingsDual Fender Spares.Cowl (parking) lights.Etc.
NOS ITEMS ON THE CAR NOW:Radiator Hood Goddess.Nickel Plated Running Board Kick Guards.Model "B" Self Advancing Distributor.Fumaze Oil Filler.Ford Script Cabin Heater With Dash Controls.Dash Automobile Cabin Thermometer.Pair Of Bud Vases With Holders.Drivers Side Sun Visor.Rumble Seat L&R Fender Grab Handles.Passenger Side Rear "Duolight" Stop and Tail Light Assembly.Rear and Fender Step Plates For Entry Into The Rumble Seat.Schrader Tire Valve Stem Caps.NOS Pyroxylin Coated Tan Whipcord Top Material.NOS Brown Hairline Stripe Upholstery Material.
Lots of Bushings, Bearings, Gears and Misc. Parts.1928 California License Plates. (Restored) If you are a Californiabuyer, they will come with the car. If you are not a California buyer,I will retain them as you would not be able to register the car in yourstate with them.
ACCESSORIES ON THE CAR NOW:Black with white swirl gear shift knobs. If you wish the original (mushroomhead style) Bakelite knobs, I have them and you may have them.Red jeweled head light visors.Stainless steel radiator stone guard.Leather spare tire tread covers.Rex-A-Co engine temp & oil pressure gauges (steering column mount).Seat belts.Tachometer.Turn Signals.
Leather wrapped steering wheel by "Wheel Skins".
Synchromesh 2nd and 3rd gears in transmission. (No More Double Clutching!)Mitchell overdrive unit. (Drive at 65+ with ease without straining the engine!)Sony Premium Blue Tooth sound system. (Enjoy your favorite tunes while touring!)Fully carpeted cabin and rumble seat area with clear protective mats to protect
the carpet.Custom made trunk covered in specially dyed leather to match the wheels. I hadenough dyed to completely redo the exterior top at a later date should one so desire.
The added leather comes with the car. (The leather looks lighter in the pictures than
it really is - it matches the wheels.
Stainless steel 9 gallon gas tank in the above trunk to deliver gas via an electricfuel pump with low pressure regulator to the carburetor.Weber 2 barrel carburetor for peek performance and added horsepower.Powder coated wheels to match the body pin stripe.
ORIGINAL ENGINE (Originally rated at 40 HP) :
(Now has 70+ horsepower with some of the items as noted below.)Block was magnafluxed - No cracks found.
New balanced counter weight "Forged" crankshaft.New 280 "B" grind camshaft. (Adds 10HP with the larger valves)
New cam bearings.New best quality laminated timing gear.NOS timing gear on crankshaft.New adjustable tappet lifters.New valve guides.New larger stainless valves. (See camshaft)
New hardened seats.New aluminum pistons and new rings.New "Insert"style rod and main bearings installed for longer engine life.(No Babbitt)New 5 to 1 high compression Synder's Head. (Adds 14 HP)
Original water pump rebuilt with sealed leakless bearings, new SS shaftand impeller.New Brass Works radiator.New front and rear Float-A-Motor installed.NOS Model "B" self advancing distributor. (No more fiddling with the sparklever - as the distributor always keeps the engine in that "sweet" spot.
New Weber carburetor. (Adds 10 HP)NOS "Fumaze" oil filler.New flywheel starter ring gear.New clutch and pressure plates.ALL PRECISION BALANCED.
TRANSMISSION:Original unit sent to Michell.Striped down and Magnafluxed - No cracks found.They installed new shafts, gears, bearings, bushings with 2nd and 3rd gearsynchromesh. (No More Double Clutching - Which Is Heaven!)
OVERDRIVE:New Mitchell unit with "Ford standard ratio", "neutral" & "overdrive" options.Adds 26.6% (about 15 miles per hour) to the Ford standard ratios.Makes cruising at 65 MPH a breeze at only 2100 RPM!
TORQUE TUBE AND REAR END:New ring and pinion.All NOS and or New bushings, bearings and misc. parts.
BRAKES:All original shoes have "bonded" linings for extra long life.Front - all New or Nos standard style Ford parts.Rear - New "Flat Head Teds" brake floaters for extra stopping power.Original front brake actuators - all new bushings installed.Drums - New excellent quality cast iron for better heat disbursementand less fading.Center Pivot - Taken totally apart and installed new bushings with
grease fittings added.
ELECTRICAL:New Opitma battery, wires, terminals, bulbs, coil, brake light switch.New alternator - the best quality type that energizes at low rpm.Original Starter - it had a full rebuild. (Armature, windings, bushings,
NOS brushes and new bendix.)New Sony Premium Blue Tooth sound system. (It is great to enjoy yourfavorite tunes while touring!)The Original horn and wiper were in excellent working condition so theywere just repainted.
FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION:New king pins and bushings.NOS spindle arms and spindles.NOS "Dog bone" shock connectors.Original Shocks - all totally rebuilt by Bert's Model A Parts.
SPRINGS:Original front and rear - taken apart, cleaned, arch checked, paintedand put back together with moly grease mixed with dry graphite betweenthe leafs.NOS bushings installed in the spring ends and the perches.
BODY:Striped down to bare metal - no rust found. Primed and painted in
Niagra Blue with lighter blue belting and a tan pinstripe. It was donein lacquer and as you know it tends to crack as it is so hard. Thereare a few hairlines but you have to be very very close to see them.I mention this as I want to be as accurate as possible with my description.The finish is VERY smooth and VERY glossy!All Is Super Straight And Tight! (The doors, hood and rumble seat closePerfectly.)
FENDERS, SPLASH AND ALL OTHER BLACK PARTS:All were striped down to bare metal - no rust found. Primed andpainted in Acrylic Enamel. Again, the finish is Very Smooth andVery Glossy as can be seen in the pictures.
Speaking of pictures - Ebay only lets you post 24 so if you wouldlike to see more, please email me and I would be happy to send more.
I have tried to describe the car honestly and fully. If I have missed anythingor you have a question, please feel free to email or call Dale at 8316011924.
I would be happy to show the car so you can see how truly BEAUTIFUL it is.
And let's go for a drive so you can experience how smooth, quiet and the
performance that it delivers.
Thanks for looking and sorry to be so long winded but as you can probablytell - I Really Love This Car and hate to see it go! But I have developed somesevere joint problems which hinders my driving so I need to find it a loving
new home.
Terms Of Sale:
Buyer is responsible for all shipping, port of entry fees, tariffs, taxes and duties.
No warranty or guarantee is expressed or implied.
A 500.00 deposit required via PayPal within 24 hours. Balance due in cash orcertified funds within 7 days of purchase. Funds must clear my bank before
the car is transported and title released to you.
Please Do NOT Buy If You Do Not Plan To Complete The Purchase or If YouAre Not Sure That You Can Complete The Purchase ( such as - if you are
going to finance the car please be sure that you have final approval BEFORE
buying).
Thank You!