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Help identifying this radiator shell

Post by Mighty1924 » Wed Feb 11, 2026 12:26 pm

Need some help!!
Anyone have a idea who made this radiator shell?
Picked up at a auction and would like to know more about it
Thanks for any help
Rick.
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Re: Help identifying this radiator shell

Post by Daisy Mae » Wed Feb 11, 2026 12:58 pm

With the triangle depression my first thought was Hudson...
But the shell doesn't match their designs...
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Re: Help identifying this radiator shell

Post by Ed Baudoux » Wed Feb 11, 2026 1:02 pm

I think it's an aftermarket accessory shell for a low radiator Model T Ford.
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Re: Help identifying this radiator shell

Post by Mark Gregush » Wed Feb 11, 2026 2:19 pm

On a scale of 1 to 10, rates a 10 on the coolness factor but 0 on who made it. I would say Ed is correct, low radiator T shell.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! :shock:

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Re: Help identifying this radiator shell

Post by modeltspaz » Wed Feb 11, 2026 2:34 pm

It was originally supplied with a Peerless aftermarket radiator for a Model T Ford.

There are currently several speedsters that are active with the club that run one like it. If memory serves me, the late "Humble" Howard Genrich ran one like it on his famous No. 7.
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Re: Help identifying this radiator shell

Post by speedytinc » Wed Feb 11, 2026 2:49 pm

Something itched in the back of my head. Looks familiar.
Indeed, Humble Howard Genrich (#7) ran that same shell.
I wasn't able to find a picture clear enough to read the triangle emblem.
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Re: Help identifying this radiator shell

Post by Jerry VanOoteghem » Wed Feb 11, 2026 2:59 pm

Never mind... :roll:
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Re: Help identifying this radiator shell

Post by DanTreace » Wed Feb 11, 2026 3:24 pm

Howard’s Lucky #7

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Re: Help identifying this radiator shell

Post by Erik Johnson » Wed Feb 11, 2026 3:42 pm

I wasn't aware that Peerless/Corcoran Manufacturing Co. made "bat wing" radiator shells as shown in the photos.

The 1917/23 Peerless/Corcoran aftermarket shells I have seen in person, period photos and in their advertising have a gentle curve on the lower edge of the upper apron and a riveted Peerless script. Later advertisements show Peerless shells were straight across and basically identical to a Ford factory issued shell (Google book search below):

https://www.google.com/search?q=peerles ... =811&dpr=1
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Re: Help identifying this radiator shell

Post by Mighty1924 » Wed Feb 11, 2026 8:44 pm

Thank you for all the responses.
Now I know what I'm have.
Now the hunt for the badge to go in the shell.
Thanks Rick
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