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Dudley, for nearly 15 years prior to the introduction of the Model A, Henry built special machines for use on his assembly lines and then dip painted all of the Rear Axle assemblies. In the final years of the Model T production, he called the car the Improved Car and it apparently utilized many operations (spray painting bodies, dipping enamel parts, sewing upholstery, machining, stamping, assembly, wire wheel manufacturing, etc.) that would have very likely transitioned into the Model A era during that short 6+/- months when he transitioned from the Improved Car into the Model A assembly. Based on the Model T rear end vs. the Model A rear end, the Model A would have likely have been easier to "cap off the ends" to prevent paint infiltration than what it would have been for the Model T rear end assy. I am of the opinion that since I have picture proof that the rear ends were dip painted on the 'T's, then it seems plausible that he would have continued that proven process into the Model A era. Maybe someone has proof that the Rear Axle assembly was painted in lieu of being dipped??