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Originally Posted by fordyford
Thanks for your input. I have 2 different versions of the 1939 aprons, both are cracked and of a weaker design than a 1940. My question is when did the stronger design 1940 first get installed on the assembly line. Could a late 1939 have come with the improved 1940 type. None of my reference books help.
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I do not know when Ford made changes in production but the strongest ones for 1940 had a triangular plate added around the connection to the cross support "slingshot" spreader bar. I think that these were sold as replacements as I never saw them on an original car.
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