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Alex Dragone · 03-07-2013, 05:20 PM

Also brent I dont think there was an exact amount of parts ordered to be made for model T's. How would you explain left over parts being used on newer models if they were so exact in the amount of parts made? For example 1914 rivited rearends being used on early 1915 cars? tapered leaf springs being used only on the rear of a 1916 late in the year and even on some 1917 cars? Or even coupe bodies made for specific model years being used into newer model years as left overs? Ford may have ordered a specific amount, but I dont think he specifically new when that supply of parts was going to be exhausted, and he certainly didnt throw old parts out just because they have been replaced by a new design.

03-07-2013, 05:20 PM	#12
Alex Dragone Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 53	Re: Lets see those 180 A Deluxe Phaetons Also brent I dont think there was an exact amount of parts ordered to be made for model T's. How would you explain left over parts being used on newer models if they were so exact in the amount of parts made? For example 1914 rivited rearends being used on early 1915 cars? tapered leaf springs being used only on the rear of a 1916 late in the year and even on some 1917 cars? Or even coupe bodies made for specific model years being used into newer model years as left overs? Ford may have ordered a specific amount, but I dont think he specifically new when that supply of parts was going to be exhausted, and he certainly didnt throw old parts out just because they have been replaced by a new design.