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Vern · 09-05-2021, 05:31 PM

I recently acquired a Model T radiator shell and know very little about T’s.
I recall that some used brass, but this one looks like steel. However, a magnet won’t stick to it. Could it be nickel plated? Thanks for the insights.

nkaminar · 09-05-2021, 07:27 PM

Ford used brass radiators up to 1917 when they switched over to using a copper radiator and a steel shell, similar to a Model A. In 1925, I think, Ford came out with an "improved Ford" which was a revamped Model T. I think they had stainless shells then but cannot remember for sure (It has been almost 100 years and my memory is not that good). If it is nickle plated steel the magnet will still stick to in.

Hotrodfil · 09-06-2021, 02:12 AM

Nickel shells are brass with round holes for the lacing. Steel shells have square holes for the lacing with a slot to the edge.

Hotrodfil · 09-06-2021, 02:13 AM

Obviously nickel shells are practically worthless and I'll give you a dollar for it...

McMimmcs · 09-06-2021, 06:45 AM

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09-05-2021, 05:31 PM	#1
Vern Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 572	Model T radiator shell I recently acquired a Model T radiator shell and know very little about T’s. I recall that some used brass, but this one looks like steel. However, a magnet won’t stick to it. Could it be nickel plated? Thanks for the insights.

09-05-2021, 07:27 PM	#2
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,893	Re: Model T radiator shell Ford used brass radiators up to 1917 when they switched over to using a copper radiator and a steel shell, similar to a Model A. In 1925, I think, Ford came out with an "improved Ford" which was a revamped Model T. I think they had stainless shells then but cannot remember for sure (It has been almost 100 years and my memory is not that good). If it is nickle plated steel the magnet will still stick to in. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

09-06-2021, 02:12 AM	#3
Hotrodfil Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norfolk UK Posts: 213	Re: Model T radiator shell Nickel shells are brass with round holes for the lacing. Steel shells have square holes for the lacing with a slot to the edge.

09-06-2021, 02:13 AM	#4
Hotrodfil Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norfolk UK Posts: 213	Re: Model T radiator shell Obviously nickel shells are practically worthless and I'll give you a dollar for it...

09-06-2021, 06:45 AM	#5
McMimmcs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Fort Gratiot, Michigan Posts: 2,296	Re: Model T radiator shell Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You might consider the Model T site !

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