Can anyone identify this nos aftermarket radiator close to a Model T but taller

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Can anyone identify this nos aftermarket radiator close to a Model T but taller

Post by FATMAN » Sat Aug 17, 2019 9:28 am

I just got this radiator in it is nos from a very old aftermarket
customer who had this says he had owned it since the 50's and he got it from a farmer
pictures not the best because its sitting on a white pad very clean
the neck and shape of the tank are different as well is the inlet and outlet
very similar to a T
measures about an inch taller than a high radiator and about one and a half inches narrower

23 3/8 tall from top of tank to bottom of tank
18 7/8 wide
notice the stamped mounting plates and where the overflow tube is mounted
any help appreciated, Bob
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Re: Can anyone identify this nos aftermarket radiator close to a Model T but taller

Post by FATMAN » Sat Aug 17, 2019 9:29 am

few more pics
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Re: Can anyone identify this nos aftermarket radiator close to a Model T but taller

Post by Ruxstel24 » Sat Aug 17, 2019 9:39 am

Totally WAG, coming from a farmer, I bet it's for a tractor...

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Re: Can anyone identify this nos aftermarket radiator close to a Model T but taller

Post by Mark Gregush » Sat Aug 17, 2019 11:11 am

The stock radiator on my 25 is just under 24" top to bottom. So 23-3/8 would be just a little short but not enough to worry about.
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Re: Can anyone identify this nos aftermarket radiator close to a Model T but taller

Post by FATMAN » Sat Aug 17, 2019 12:50 pm

could it be Metz?
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Re: Can anyone identify this nos aftermarket radiator close to a Model T but taller

Post by BHarper » Sat Aug 17, 2019 1:55 pm

Hi Bob,

No, it is not a Metz radiator, well, it is not for the Model 22 or the Model 25. I can't speak to the later 6 cylinder cars, but I doubt that it would fit.

Could it be intended to be used with one of the period aftermarket speedster kits with a higher radiator shell?

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Re: Can anyone identify this nos aftermarket radiator close to a Model T but taller

Post by Mark Gregush » Sat Aug 17, 2019 2:15 pm

Please read my post. It is just a about the same or just little shorter then a stock T high radiator. Not including the neck, from the bottom to top.
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Re: Can anyone identify this nos aftermarket radiator close to a Model T but taller

Post by FATMAN » Sat Aug 17, 2019 2:45 pm

when I pit a high shell on it its about a inch from the mounting plate if I remember right I will try when I get back to the shop, Bob

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Re: Can anyone identify this nos aftermarket radiator close to a Model T but taller

Post by kmatt » Sat Aug 17, 2019 5:16 pm

Bob, What is the measurement between the mounting points to the car frame ? Per your measurements the core is 18 7/8" wide, a stock Model T uses 21 1/2" wide between mounting points. It looks like it could be close to stock T width, if so, maybe it fits a custom speedster body of unknown to me make.


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Re: Can anyone identify this nos aftermarket radiator close to a Model T but taller

Post by John kuehn » Sat Aug 17, 2019 5:51 pm

The radiator looks like a tractor radiator from the 40’s and 50’s. Not for sure but tractors in that era had radiators similar to a T. But also it could be for a car in that era. Try a high T radiator shell and see how it fits. Then you would know for sure. Maybe the rubber pads are used for spacers to raise it up besides used for cushioning.


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Re: Can anyone identify this nos aftermarket radiator close to a Model T but taller

Post by Dallas Landers » Sat Aug 17, 2019 6:37 pm

No guesses but not many tractors had the hood rod down the center.

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Re: Can anyone identify this nos aftermarket radiator close to a Model T but taller

Post by kmatt » Sat Aug 17, 2019 7:08 pm

Pictures from the 2016 forum of what is thought to be a Morton Brett radiator. Notice that the radiator core construction is similar to this radiator.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/59 ... 1470717303


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Re: Can anyone identify this nos aftermarket radiator close to a Model T but taller

Post by FATMAN » Sun Aug 18, 2019 10:31 am

Measurements, Bob
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