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Old 05-02-2019, 10:45 AM   #1
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Default Model 40 Cowl Vent Handle Question

I installed the dash panel into my '33 roadster, but had to remove the cowl vent handle to make it fit.

It appears that the handle needs to be "L" shaped to clear the dash.

Anyone else have this issue? Is there a specific handle for the roadster?
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Old 05-02-2019, 12:13 PM   #2
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Default Re: Model 40 Cowl Vent Handle Question

All '33-'34 passenger car cowl vent handle were originally the same and they do have a bend in them near the threaded end of about 45 degrees.
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Default Re: Model 40 Cowl Vent Handle Question

Sounds like you have a handle from a '32 or 33-34 truck.
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Old 05-06-2019, 10:29 AM   #4
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Default Re: Model 40 Cowl Vent Handle Question

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All '33-'34 passenger car cowl vent handle were originally the same and they do have a bend in them near the threaded end of about 45 degrees.

Thanks David. Mine does have a bend near the threaded end, but not enough to clear the roadster dash. Perhaps the cowl vent bracket has a different angle for the handle to clear?
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Sounds like you have a handle from a '32 or 33-34 truck.

I have seen the truck handle which is very straight. Mine is bent near the threaded end, but is far from clearing the roadster dash.
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Are you sure you have it turned in the right direction?
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