Another mystery item to identify

[kisselman27]

Another mystery item to identify.<o:p></o>

Can anyone help me identify this Ford car this radiator cap?<o:p></o>

It came in its original box and looks to be NOS. I have opened out the box to scan the details which read. (See below).<o:p></o>

Even though the box says Rubber, the cap is more like hard plastic or Bakelite. The threads measure approx. 2 inches OD and the whole cap is about 2 and a half inches point to point. The picture on the box shows the cap with a E.E. & Co. marking however this is not on the actual cap.<o:p></o>

I have included a few photos and the scan of the box.<o:p></o>

Thanks in advance.<o:p></o>

Cheers<o:p></o>

John.<o:p></o>

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[TD=bgcolor: transparent]ONE No.57<o:p></o>

RUBBER RADIATOR CAP<o:p></o>

For Ford Car<o:p></o>

E. EDELM ---------- CO.<o:p></o>

CHICAGO NEW YORK <o:p></o>

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[motoringicons]

Looks like an accessory Model T Ford radiator cap.

[Dave Mellor NJ]

At least one other one exists.http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/179374/205942.html These were apparently made back in the period as replacements. I can't believe anybody would want it to put on a car, the originals are so common.

[kisselman27]

Thankyou for the very quick responses. I will pass it on to a friend who has a Model T.

Cheers

John

[Chris Bamford]

...These were apparently made back in the period as replacements. I can't believe anybody would want it to put on a car, the originals are so common.

Only advantage I can see is the rubber/bakelite material would provide some insulation, and might allow removal with the bare hand. Not the case with the standard Ford metal cap!

[Dandy Dave]

This would look good on one with the sleek aftermarket racing body's that were available in the 20's.