1940 ford Cowl vent handle differences??

[oz40]

Can any of the fellow FordBarners please, tell me why there is two different length versions of the 1940 cowl vent handle, as used by Ford in the sedan/coupe bodies,, Was it because of the heater clearance issues. Reason is I have a sedan down here in Oz, and it used the short version as per the pic..A pic of the long version is shown for comparison. TIA

 

[mike42]

I "think" it's if you had a radio or not. I have a heater and use the lever on the left.

Mike

 

[Kube]

The one in your posted photos to the left is a VERY early design here in the USA. I can't speak for exported vehicles.
The two different designs had NOTHING to do with whether or not a radio and / or heater were installed.

 

[Automotive Stud]

My '40 convertible is a later production and has the second handle in your post.