What Manuals and books should I own for the AA?
- spectria
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What Manuals and books should I own for the AA?
I wondered if someone would would compile a list of documents I should own for best coverage of the AA.
I see allot of things for sale, but I don't know which covers what most completely or which ones overlap, and which ones are a must have.
For instance, this listing: http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/2944034916.html Indicates the Macmillan book (I have it) and another called ford service bulletins, but which one has all the bulletins???
This would be a great list to have for all new members...
I see allot of things for sale, but I don't know which covers what most completely or which ones overlap, and which ones are a must have.
For instance, this listing: http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/2944034916.html Indicates the Macmillan book (I have it) and another called ford service bulletins, but which one has all the bulletins???
This would be a great list to have for all new members...
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Re: What Manuals and books should I own for the AA?
Dave,
A "must have" books would depend on what the person's intended usage is (general AA information, restoration, research, etc.).
The Ford Model AA Truck Club newsletter has a list of Ford and other documentation for the AA.
A "must have" books would depend on what the person's intended usage is (general AA information, restoration, research, etc.).
The Ford Model AA Truck Club newsletter has a list of Ford and other documentation for the AA.
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- spectria
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Re: What Manuals and books should I own for the AA?
Thanks Neil, I will read it cover to cover, but I ration it, as it is a delight to find each gem...Neil Wilson wrote:Dave,
A "must have" books would depend on what the person's intended usage is (general AA information, restoration, research, etc.).
The Ford Model AA Truck Club newsletter has a list of Ford and other documentation for the AA.
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- vtwinsideways
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Re: What Manuals and books should I own for the AA?
If restoration and operation are what you're looking for, the green "AA Truck Owner" is not a must have, it's more of a "Oh, look at the neat stuff they had back then" kinda' book. For hands-on service info I highly recomend Jim Schild's book "AA Truck: Suppliment to Restorers Model A Shop Manual". Coincidentally it is also green. When I started out everyone told me to buy the "Green Bible" and I thought they meant McMillans "AA Truck Owner", so I bought it. I was disappointed and angered by the lack of service info in it. I have since come to enjoy it for entertainment purposes, but it is little to no help on technical issues. Luke
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Re: What Manuals and books should I own for the AA?
Thanks, Luke...vtwinsideways wrote:If restoration and operation are what you're looking for, the green "AA Truck Owner" is not a must have, it's more of a "Oh, look at the neat stuff they had back then" kinda' book. For hands-on service info I highly recomend Jim Schild's book "AA Truck: Suppliment to Restorers Model A Shop Manual". Coincidentally it is also green. When I started out everyone told me to buy the "Green Bible" and I thought they meant McMillans "AA Truck Owner", so I bought it. I was disappointed and angered by the lack of service info in it. I have since come to enjoy it for entertainment purposes, but it is little to no help on technical issues. Luke
Which Others ei: service letters and parts books?
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Re: What Manuals and books should I own for the AA?
The GREEN BIBLE is the 28-48 parts book printed in the 50's.
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- vtwinsideways
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Re: What Manuals and books should I own for the AA?
Heck! They're all green! ![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
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Re: What Manuals and books should I own for the AA?
Thanks Bob!Bob C wrote:The GREEN BIBLE is the 28-48 parts book printed in the 50's.
Bob
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Re: What Manuals and books should I own for the AA?
I have found the 1934 Chassis Parts List gives great blown up illustrations.
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Re: What Manuals and books should I own for the AA?
is it still in print and if not i wonder what the fair use limitation is if it were to become a copied and circulated itemChris Haynes wrote:I have found the 1934 Chassis Parts List gives great blown up illustrations.
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Re: What Manuals and books should I own for the AA?
thanks for the link Chris now i just have to decide which one to get ![Surprised :o](./images/smilies/icon_surprised.gif)
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Re: What Manuals and books should I own for the AA?
All:
I've heard that people have purchased the "Green Bible" from eBay from time to time. For those needing one, check eBay out occassionally.
-- Drew
I've heard that people have purchased the "Green Bible" from eBay from time to time. For those needing one, check eBay out occassionally.
-- Drew
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Re: What Manuals and books should I own for the AA?
The Green Bible is a later book. Earlier 1930's Chassis Parts Lists hold more information for the AA's. I think 1934 or 1935 were the first with exploded diagrams rather than simply a parts list.