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Old 02-13-2019, 05:02 PM   #16
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Default Re: 24 or 25?

Herm is correct, fenders can be the better tip off.


But then, if the T has been molested then that is moot. Most times you can sleuth the chassis and fasteners to see what is likely from the branch assembly and what may have been changed in 90+ years.


While Ford did use up parts at branches, the inventory planning was very tight to maintain costs, so a reasonably preserved T will exhibit typical model year parts.


As for the '25 fenders, look for the rear of your coupe fenders to have a 'duck tail' flare at the end, that is indeed '25, a '24 won't have 'em. And the front fenders on the '25 will have the wider raised molding bead go under and disappear under the splash shield, the '24 follows the pattern of the splash shield edge and is visible with the narrow bead. '25 front fender on left in photo.
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