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Tim. Is this the cap you write about? Attach file:  IMG_6806.JPG (219.00 KB) IMG_6807.JPG (233.89 KB)
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Dave, Crin, Tim, et al, I am familiar with 'bale' in sailing nomenclature and looking at that cap, I would definitely call that a 'bale' wire.
Bale: A fitting on the end of a spar, such as the boom, to which a line may be led. Chris.
Posted on: 2022/2/24 1:36
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If you look in the dictionary, the definition of "bail" is the only correct way to spell what Packard uses on its hood ornament.
So, Packard had it right from the beginning in calling it a bail.
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Not so sure, West. This is a marine bale that goes on a boom and when installed it looks a lot like the wire on the Packard cap?? Chris
Attach file: Marine bale.jpg (3.38 KB)
Posted on: 2022/2/24 11:14
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I'm going by Webster dictionary definition, which describes what you posted as a "bail." Webster's does not define "bale" as anything like that.
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This image should explain it all, this is a traditional bail wire cap. If you're old enough you might be able to remember your mother canning veggies in the Fall in containers with a similar type of lid.
packagingoptionsdirect.com/replacement-e ... JCO166XmfYCFSXhtQodbIoKPA&gclsrc=ds
Posted on: 2022/2/24 15:35
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OED cites 'bale' as a variant spelling of 'bail' so I guess both are acceptable.
Chris.
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I'm bailing out of this thread.
Posted on: 2022/2/25 12:19
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Me too Dave, 'nough said!
Posted on: 2022/2/25 13:18
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