Mack the Bulldog Radiator Cap w/under-plate

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Fox
Posted by Fox
16 years ago
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Description Rare/Vintage Mack the Bulldog Radiator Cap w/under-plate. I think this is a great find! I’m hoping someone will let me know if it is or not. This Mack Bulldog radiator cap is in great condition considering where it was found; on an old construction site in Arizona. The dirt has been wiped away but it even still has the rubber seal underneath which is not cracked or dried out. I peeled back a little bit of the rubber seal to show the shiny metal underneath. If someone does know anything about this radiator cap please let me know whether I should clean it and shine it up before selling it. Research was done and the only examples found were of the Bulldog and the Cap separately but not the two together. On the front of the Bulldog it reads: Mack Design Patent 87931 The Particulars are as follows: Length = 6 inches Width = 4 inches Height = 5 ½ inches Weight = 2 pounds 11 ounces Any Help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, ~Fox
Category Other
Medium Metal
Distinguishing marks Mack Design Patent 87931
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item Length = 6" , Width = 4" , Height = 5 1/2 "
Date Period unknown
Weight 2 lbs 11 oz
History Only information is it was found on an old Construction site in AZ
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Sethwayne 🌱 Newbie 9 years ago

Small dent hurts show quality and rubber should be replaced for actual use.  It is missing the bail that holds it in the radiator. Looks nice. I would like to buy it.

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