Packard?? radiator saved from crusher
Posted by smiley458 On 2012/3/27 19:42:54
This is a radiator that I saved from the scrapyard about 10 yrs ago. Unfortunately the car (frame, wheels, driveline, cowl) had already been shipped out. From the shape of the shell, I always assumed it was a Packard but I dug it out today thinking of putting it on ebay and discovered the tag on the back says:
CORD radiator mfg co ---- Detroit USA, Walkerville Ont Can.
with patent dates from 1914-1917 I believe. The last number of the date is obscured from damage when they pulled the radiator. They were pretty rough pulling it and dented it up and burned a hole through the top of the tank by cutting it out with a torch, but the core itself seems useable. I filled it today and only has 2 tiny leaks near the bottom tank on each side. Will check tomorrow to see how much it leaked down.
I figure that it could be rebuilt if someone really needed a core or at the very least would make a good wall hanger in someones garage or bar. If anyone can identify it and give an idea what I should ask on ebay, I'd sure appreciate it.
Thanks for any info,
Smiley458
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CORD radiator mfg co ---- Detroit USA, Walkerville Ont Can.
with patent dates from 1914-1917 I believe. The last number of the date is obscured from damage when they pulled the radiator. They were pretty rough pulling it and dented it up and burned a hole through the top of the tank by cutting it out with a torch, but the core itself seems useable. I filled it today and only has 2 tiny leaks near the bottom tank on each side. Will check tomorrow to see how much it leaked down.
I figure that it could be rebuilt if someone really needed a core or at the very least would make a good wall hanger in someones garage or bar. If anyone can identify it and give an idea what I should ask on ebay, I'd sure appreciate it.
Thanks for any info,
Smiley458
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