QuestionI have a commode A with a Murray body. Can you tell me what years are interchangeable with mine and what the best books are to assist me in restoring it?
AnswerI can't help you with this question. What year is your car? I don't know what a commode A is. The '28 and '29 had most things common, and the same for the '30 '31.
If you intend to restore it, I suggest you join MARC, or MAFCA, and a local club if there is one near you. That would provide the best help. In MARC, we have a technical director that may answer your question. Ron Ehrenhofer at marctechmodelarestorers.org
He knows all about the interchangeability.
As for books, the best one is the Model A mechanic's handbook by Les Andrews. The red book. He put out a few. I wrote a small fix-it book for road repairs that you can preview at blurb.com. Just search for jackbahm or "Get a Horse". Snyders has both books. Marc has several books you can get from them on the restoration process. They are listed on their site and their "Model A News" you get when you join. Their number is 734 427 9050. They can tell you if a local club is near you.
You will have more fun with that car if you belong to a club. The outings are fun. Also, go to youtube.com and search for jackbahm. You will find many Model A videos I have on there. They may be of some help.
Good luck and get back to me if you have any questions on repairing it. jack
