Cleaned up the radiator today.
I bought this one from my Late friend, Paddy. He only asked for the scrap value, $60.00. It had been recored a long time ago, and not really used since that was done. Still has a light oil inside. Well, it DID have a light oil inside. I flushed it out when checking for any gross leaks.
The lower water necks are a nice piece of work. Whats with the screw heads on each corner? Surely they are not functional!
After a lick of paint. The wind came up jast after applying the last coat, so I may knock the top off, and give one more spray, next weekend. There is a small plate attached to top tank, which says Maryborough Radiator Services, or something like that. If you look at the very left of the radiator hanging upside down, you can make out the plate. An aluminium sticker with business name was on the very top panel too. I removed it prior to scrubbing, and will reattach it later. The recore must have been done a very long time ago. The phone number had 4 digits in total. There would now be 8 digits. The business has either ceased trading or changed names & address.
Even the drain taps are OK to re-use. I cleaned them prior to this shot.
I will buy a new radiator cap and hoses, when I get a chance.
