fuel shutoff valve location

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I am new to Model A Fords. I recently purchased a 1931 Victoria and the valve that controls the fuel flow is installed on the outside of the firewall, inside the engine compartment. Is this the normal location for this? Should it not be installed inside the cabin? The current location requires me to open and close the hood each time that I start or stop the engine. Seems terribly bothersome.
Would moving the valve to the inside of the firewall be ok? Or would that move release the pitchforks and torches mob?
Thank you,
Phil