41 Ford pickup option (valid?)

[Sixseven]

Advertised in an auction site. I'v never seen this device, noted as a temperature controller. Was this a truck option for '41?

 

[jimTN]

Looks like an aftermarket radion head.

 

[Sixseven]

Probably used in lace of the "Ford" insignia plate?

 

[TJ]

Definitely an aftermarket radio head.

 

[skidmarks]

Estimated $40-50 k ??