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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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Looks Packard to me. I think McCord MFG Co.

I agree. My radiator says McCord on it.

I checked it today and it does say McCORD. The Mc is very difficult to see and the CORD is all capitals.
It has leaked down only about 1/4 " in 3 days so a radiator man should be able to solder it up and make it useable.
Thanks

smiley458,

You might want the radiator man to do a flow test after repairing it to make sure it is in serviceable condition. If not, it would make a great piece of garage wall art.

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After having a look at the Photo Archive here on PackardInfo I'd say it's 'about' 1928.

Doing a quick look through Packard photo's, They do look similar from at least 1914-'28 and mine looks closer to the '28, so I imagine it's possible if they used the same radiator but changed shells, for may years, it could still carry the 1914-1917 patent dates.
Thanks.