Hey Guys, Over last weekend I heard in one of the many conversations I had at the car show about model B ford. I know what a model T & A is, but not a B. What's a model B ford? Also a few pics too would greatly help. TIA, David
I think people like you should not be allowed to post until you learn a few basics. Your question ranks right up there with the weekly, "How do I change from 6 volt to 12V? or "What year is this Ford straight axle?" or worse--"Whats this car worth?"
interesting, was the v8 for those years not also the model B?... or maybe I shouldn't post this until I learn the "basics"
quote=nate]interesting, was the v8 for those years not also the model B?... or maybe I shouldn't post this until I learn the "basics" [/quote] V8 was model 18 in '32. All were model 40 in '33 '34
chrisntx lets see if i got this right i need to go back at least 1 or 2 or how many day ? before i post a question ? how else would i know the answer,cant you just say go to this the preivious- search post its aleardy there....any how had to say that now back to the question...from what i know and thats not much the model b was a fact hopped up a ,,,,,i think more compression head ,better water pump ***y, balanced crank and oil system of sorts. now there is one also a step higher its a (c )1932 maybe other years also ,dont know, and thats just a hopped up b probably cam ,weighted crank ,diffent head better oiling ....that the banger you want b are very cool also,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,thanks the flyn
I'm sure someone from across the pond will add that what we call a B or C fourbanger was made later in the 1930's and carried different model numbers. I want one of the aluminum pans that they came with over there.
Until you are omnipotent,this is a dumb*** response. The man confessed he didn't know and asked a legitimate question. At some point in time, all of us who know asked the same question. The only way you learn is by observation and asking questions. Most of the rodders I know seem eager to share what they have learned the hard way. Ask away,David.
this is awkward..... Doesn't "omnipotent" mean.....? Oh, wait! That's IMpotent, Or was it ImpoRtant? I get confused.... snicker, snicker
Round here the B was the 4 banger 32, they also had a red Ford badge in the bullnose rather than the regular V8 Model 18 blue one. C was the banger 33/4. C also had the counterweighted crank which is desireable but the end of the line for the bangers.
OK, christx, now explain the Y model, the exact differences between the 28-29 A, why the sky is blue and what is the correct procedure to do a crycothyroidotomy? I know the answers, though Im far from omnipotent. You know some people want to learn and ask, better than making a fool of yourself for saying something stupid, huh? You seem to know a lot about that!
Henry Ford Had model designations A, B, C, F, K, N, R, S and T. Before the thought that the December 1927 model should be designated Model A, denoting a new start. The 1932 four cylinder was designated Model B. Ford never designated another banger as C. The designation continues only as an apocryphal legend. Regards, Ron
Well I'm still a little confused. I have a 34 5 window that was a 4 banger originally and it's ***le clearly states it's a Model 40. Vance
Hey Doc, not to split hairs her, but it's spelled cricothyroidotomy. I had to look it up, it was killing me. Vance
Vance, You used an American dictionary. Doc used his Australian dictionary. That's probably the difference between the "i" and the "y" spelling. Our Aussie, NZ and British mates have a tendenancy to spell things differently then we Americans. Like colour vs. color and grey vs. gray and defense vs. defence and realize vs. realise. The "English" language is NOT quite the same from country to country and USA region to USA region (soda vs. pop vs. soft drink vs. coke). That "cricothyroidotomy" or "crycothyroidotomy" is a surgical procedure probably having to do with removing either part of or all of the thyroid gland. If you learn to take apart the fancy medical or technical term you can usually figure it out. At least English is better than German. You should see the way they put parts of words together to make up words and terms there. Sheesh, it would drive you nuts or bonkers depending where you are from.
I was under the impression that only the 4 cylinder model '32 Fords were Model B's, the '32 V8 cars were Model 18, and all 33 and 34 Fords, regardless of engines, were called Model 40's. Maybe someone could shine their omnipotence down on us and straighten this all out.
I don't know about you fancy physicians, but in the world of veterinary medicine, the procedure is a "cricothyrotomy". It is a procedure that cuts through the skin and the cricothyroid membrane to get an open airway when you have an upper airway obstruction. Note that cutting into something is an "-otomy" while cutting something out is an "ectomy". Medical issues aside, Doc is right, we all know something and don't know lots of things. The great thing about the HAMB is that here is where you can find it out.
How do you tell a Model A from a B and don't forget the "C" Glad you asked. The B block will have a boss and hole for a fuel pump on the p***enger side between no 1 & 2.- 1 is at the front; 4 at the back. The breather tube (located on the drivers side) is bigger than A on all but the first few blocks. There are 3 crankshafts (all with bigger journals than the A). The B, the C with modern type cast in place counter weights that you can see by looking in the tube hole, and another one with wide, swaged on counter weights that must be removed to polish the rod journals.
ive always been into 50's cars.. im just [in the last few months] gottan into a's and t's era cars....until this thread i had never even heard the term model B not that im stupid, i just havent been around this era that much yet...but while im already here i need to ask....is there a way to go from 6 volts up to 12 volts???id like to know about some straight axles for my old ford....wonder what my cars worth?????o yeah and my fav...which finger am i holding up???? lightin up man!!!!
A deuce is a deuce. Hell, only about 10% still have the original engines in em anyway. As for Christ in Tex*** . . . Dude, didn't the alians remove the **** probe? Chill out. Not everyone has been doing this for 30 years. Half the comments you've posted are useless sarcasm. Like masterbation, they feel good to you but produce nothing. It's a three step program. 1. Hop down off the cross. 2. Tear it apart and use the wood to build a bridge. 3. Get the **** over it. As for Leadfooted: ask all the questions you want. That's how you learn. Even someone doing it for 30 years can have a brain fart. Just look up my thread on removing a cam. Craig
And to the best of my knowledge that's the way it was/ is here in the good ol' U,S of A ( cep't of course the red badge thingy )
Gosh this is fun. Duce is an italian word meaning leader, Deuce is the nickname of a 1932 Ford. Model Y was the miniature version of the Ford that looked like a 33-34. I think it was mainly British, but not sure. All of my answer are, of course, subject to correction.
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