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ifightfire · 02-08-2018, 08:58 AM

I have a non chromed but Rusty painted radiator shell. It appears to be off a Model A style car. What year did they use painted radiator shells

SeaSlugs · 02-08-2018, 09:03 AM

All years on commercial trucks.

Doug in Maryland · 02-08-2018, 09:04 AM

The painted carbon steel radiator shells were generally used throughout production for the commercial vehicles - pick up trucks, etc. The AA's had the same shell style as the A's from 1928-early/mid 1930. After that, the AA radiator shell did not have the widow's peak at the top.

ifightfire · 02-08-2018, 09:32 AM

Thank you for the information. Can you please describe what a Widow's Peak is

abachman3 · 02-08-2018, 09:38 AM

The widow's peak is where at the top inside of the shell it comes down to a slight point and is not straight across.

Charlie Stephens · 02-08-2018, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ifightfire

Thank you for the information. Can you please describe what a Widow's Peak is

Widows peak on pickup truck (1st photo), flat across the top on large trucks (AA)(2nd photo).

Charlie Stephens

1930-Pickup · 02-08-2018, 01:28 PM

1928 and 1929 cars had nickle plated shells. The nickle wears off over the years and owners sometimes then paint the shell. 1930 and 1931 cars had stainless shells.

The earlier shells are shorter than the later shells.

100IH · 02-08-2018, 10:01 PM

Generally the only chrome was on bumpers. There are some minor exceptions.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 02-09-2018, 08:36 AM

Without sanding, I painted a chrome shell with "CAST-BLAST"---Sticks like CRAZY & looked quite GOOD!
Bill Oddball

02-08-2018, 08:58 AM	#1
ifightfire Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 35	Painted radiator shell I have a non chromed but Rusty painted radiator shell. It appears to be off a Model A style car. What year did they use painted radiator shells

02-08-2018, 09:03 AM	#2
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Painted radiator shell All years on commercial trucks. __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

02-08-2018, 09:04 AM	#3
Doug in Maryland Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 100	Re: Painted radiator shell The painted carbon steel radiator shells were generally used throughout production for the commercial vehicles - pick up trucks, etc. The AA's had the same shell style as the A's from 1928-early/mid 1930. After that, the AA radiator shell did not have the widow's peak at the top.

02-08-2018, 09:32 AM	#4
ifightfire Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 35	Re: Painted radiator shell Thank you for the information. Can you please describe what a Widow's Peak is

02-08-2018, 09:38 AM	#5
abachman3 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Western Springs, IL Posts: 323	Re: Painted radiator shell The widow's peak is where at the top inside of the shell it comes down to a slight point and is not straight across.

02-08-2018, 01:28 PM	#7
1930-Pickup Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: southern California Posts: 725	Re: Painted radiator shell 1928 and 1929 cars had nickle plated shells. The nickle wears off over the years and owners sometimes then paint the shell. 1930 and 1931 cars had stainless shells. The earlier shells are shorter than the later shells. __________________ *"That's my wild unsubstantiated guess, and I'm sticking to it regardless of the facts!"*

02-08-2018, 10:01 PM	#8
100IH Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SW Idaho Posts: 970	Re: Painted radiator shell Generally the only chrome was on bumpers. There are some minor exceptions.

02-09-2018, 08:36 AM	#9
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Painted radiator shell Without sanding, I painted a chrome shell with "CAST-BLAST"---Sticks like CRAZY & looked quite GOOD! Bill Oddball __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"