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Also model A coupes, model 45B business and deluxe, were only offered as a five window coupe for 1930 and 1931. All model A coupes had a visor mounted above the windshield. The gas tank was originally in the cowl on the model A, so naturally the model a, and '32 cowl are different. Now for the confusion.....alot of rodders try to make model a's look like a '32. I don't know why, I think the model a ford looks alot better than the deuce. (but that is just my opinion...I have owned 3 model a's) Anywho when those model a's are hopped up often times the visors are removed, and the fuel cell is usually moved to the trunk area. Once the fuel cell is moved, the cowl tank is non functional so they shave the fuel cap, and smooth it. Also remember the '32 had a vent lid where the model a fuel cap is. One of the biggest things is to use the '32 grille shell, and disgard the stainless model a shell. So as you can see alot of people who have not studied the old ford coupes can easily misidentify them. I have been asked at many shows, " is that a '32 ". And the only thing body wise that is not model a is the grille shell and insert. My rod is original Henry steel, with the visor, and the fuel tank cap still there. The two best ways to decipher between the A and the B 5 window coupe. The lowest body line (the bottom of the cowl, to the bottom of the door, to the bottom of the rear quarter) or the lower belt line. On a model a it is straight, on a '32 it is curved. Also the rear side panel looking vertical between the top of the rear fender belt line, and the deck lid, the ,32 is taller. I hope I have been able to offer a little insight to the difference between the two wonderful old ford coupes.