Say Ah by bmac62
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Description
...well that's what they used to say before digital thermometers came along.
...this is an old fashioned thermometer built into the hood ornamemnt of a 1927 Cadillac.
...although the glass has become frosted with age, the bottom of the gage reads, 'Cool Motor', then 'Summer Average', then 'Steam' with the warning, 'A Sudden Rise Indicates Trouble, Stop and Investigate'.
Thank goodness radiator troubles are pretty much a thing of the past!
Comments (24)
Great POV of this awesome hood ornament Bill!
How wonderful!
Superb capture Bill. God Bless.
Never ever seen these before, something else I have learn't. :o) xx
lovely shot
or bend over! sharp radiator cap and capture
cool capture
A wonderful mascot Bill.
I didnt know that. Very interesting.
Damn nice macro...
Wonderful capture!!!
Nice shot. Love the details.
Excellent shot bud, love the details.
Wow, what a great hood ornament; the wings have such a perky lift to them! Wonderful shot!
cool or hot as the temps may indicate
That was definitely high tech back in the day.... What a great find, and a great shot, Bill!
I love the wings, and the detailed design. Such nice lines, especially in something so functional!
Very nice! I agree, radiators were prone to have problems and I have had to repair a few myself by soldering with a blowtorch. Then came thermostats with a whole bunch of new problems. Driving any vehicle today is a totally different experience than it was in the 50s and 60s. Things are far more reliable now. I can remember overhauling twin SU carburetors at -20 C, what a nightmare!
Not sure if radiator problems are a thing of the past? I just had mines changed :( But it's an interesting temperature gage. Aloha
They may have improved reliability but we've definitely lost something in design.This is 'functional art', and the world is a duller place with it's passing...
Cool capture.
Thing's like this would be nicked from your car these day's.Nice to see indeed
Stylish and practical... Makes you think, how much nicer things would be if they still had style now.. Good shot! Rob
This is a wonderful capture and a great memory Bill. The old car, that I learned to drive on, had one of these and frankly, I had forgotten about that. It even had running boards.