[Tigers] Dipstick (the item, not the derogatory term)

[awtiger at cox.net]

Hey, guys:

Got a question about dipsticks for 260 Tigers.  Since my 260 came from a '64 Fairlane, the dipstick has a longish handle that sticks upward, sort of like an extension of the dipstick itself.  I figure that handle configuration will foul the hood when it is in the down position.  I've looked at old roadtest pics of Tigers back in the day and have seen two configurations of dipsticks, both on what must be early Mk1s; one has the short loop handle on it and the other has the same handle that mine has only it is bent downward to lay flat across the front of the generator.  Does anyone know if there was any ryhme or reason to which dipstick is correct for the Tiger?  Did Ford maybe use whatever they had in stock at the time, thereby making either one acceptable from an originality standpoint?  

BTW...if it helps, my engine batch # is B19KC.  One other thing, just in case it matters...I am planning on running the LAT-2 Engine Dress-Up kit, which means that the dipstick handle would need to be of the chromed variety.

Thanks for any suggestions,
Andy Walker
Edmond, OK