Globe Radiator shutter

[Michael Peternell]

A friend gave me this. Not sure what it fits, but for some reason I can picture it on the car.

 I thought it would be easier to ask the professionals than to spend a hour on the googler trying

to figure it out. Your thoughts? Thanks!

Mike Peternell

[edinmass]

It’s a winterfront. Common auto and truck accessory from 1921 to 1928. They have very little value, but make Great Wall hangers.

[Michael Peternell]

1 hour ago, edinmass said:

It’s a winterfront. Common auto and truck accessory from 1921 to 1928. They have very little value, but make Great Wall hangers.

 

[Michael Peternell]

Thanks for dating it! Wasn't sure  how early it was. Someone will surely know what car it fits.

[edinmass]

Looks universal to me......when they were direct fit, often they had an inexpensive name badge on them. I have two Pierce Arrow units, and can’t get 100 for them at Hershey for more than ten years. 

Edited January 11, 2020 by edinmass (see edit history)

[John_Mereness]

13 hours ago, edinmass said:

It’s a winterfront. Common auto and truck accessory from 1921 to 1928. They have very little value, but make Great Wall hangers.

Agreed, they do look neat on a wall and periodically on a car too, especially the nickle plated ones for larger cars such as Packard's and Pierce Arrow's. 

[wavev]

On 1/11/2020 at 5:34 AM, Michael Peternell said:

A friend gave me this. Not sure what it fits, but for some reason I can picture it on the car.

 I thought it would be easier to ask the professionals than to spend a hour on the googler trying

to figure it out. Your thoughts? Thanks!

Mike Peternell

It is a winterfront, a cover that is placed over the grille and headlights of a vehicle during the winter months to help keep the engine and cabin warmer by reducing the amount of cold air that flows through the radiator and into the engine compartment, and to also protect the headlights from ice and snow buildup.

Edited May 4, 2023 by wavev (see edit history)