1949 Ford design or production issues

I recall the Special Interest Autos did an article on the early problems and the changes in the '49-50 transition. Lots of people in the old car world own complete runs of the great but deceased magazine..see if you can find one of them!
 
I always wanted a 1949 Coupe or Convertible. I like the 50 models but something kept drawing me to the 49. When I retired, I celebrated by buying a basket case 49 Coupe. Took 5 years but I can drive it now. Maybe someday it'll get painted.

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Looking at a 49 Ford convertible all of the badging exterior looks correct but I noticed it has a gas cap door. did ford possibly add that somewhere in 1949 ? have only seen photos so far going to look at car soon. thanks guys
 
I like the clean look of the 49 front and the way the park lights are an extension of the grill. sure the 50 had a number of improvements but if you have a really nice 49 in mind I'd go for it, it wouldn't have survived all these years if it was a "dog."

GB
 
This thread is from 2015...
Probably best to start a new thread with questions about the 49 convertible.
 
Ford actually made a lot of improvements during the 49 production year. Look for a model made in August 1949. The coupe had a trunk big enough to sleep in - I know.
 
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