‘39 v. ‘40 Ford visual differences
39 had windshield wipers on top of the glass, 40s are below
40 was the first year for sealed beam headlights, 40 headlight rings have parking lights on top
39 bumpers have an inset stripe, 40s are smooth
hood trim is different, the ford emblem is at the front on a 39 and at the back on a 40
39 had a banjo steering wheel, 40 had a two spoke
39 has round gauges, 40 has rectangular
39 was last year for floor shift, 40 was first year for column shift
39 had swing out windshield hinged at the top, 40 did not
'39 last year for rumble seat (convertible coupe)
'39 last year for convertible sedan
'39 doesn't have vent window on front doors (wind wing, however available as a/m addition), '40 does.
'39 has tear drop tail light, '40 has chevron shape.
'39 side trim is smooth and narrower than '40 which is ribbed and wider.
fenders and running boards are different
hoods are different
grilles are different
