1930's Radiator Cover For Sale

Just pulled out of the barn. Gear Acres has a forced air system so I cannot use this fabulous rad cover so I am putting it out there for sale.This rad cover is in great shape with light surface rust in some areas and paint loss in others. The water tray is rusted on the interior but the back is free of rust.This rad cover has several really unique features. First is the access door to make adjustments without removing the entire cover.The second cool feature is the water tray. Essentially it is a built in humidifier for use during the dry winter months. This feature could also be used to keep plants humidified. You could fill the water tray with small pebbles and fill with water. Then place your potted plants on top of the rocks.

It appears that the rad cover was originally white but at some time painted aqua/green. If I could use this I would have it sand blasted and powder coated. I know they can powder coat just about any color. An oil rubbed bronze would be great if you have lighting and hardware in that finish.

The cover is accented with a raised leaf pattern.The cover has not been altered or repaired. The hinges on the lid are sturdy. This is a large cover with the outside dimensions being 56 inches wide by 28 1/8 inches high. I have found similar covers on the Internet but they are half the size and usually damaged.

If you are interested in the cover I am selling it for $200.00. You must be able to pick up the cover in Grand Blanc, Michigan, though I might be persuaded to deliver for a price and if I could get me sister to go on a road trip.

All cobwebs and bugs are free with purchase. I have only given the cover a quick rinse with the garden hose. I will leave the cleaning to the buyer as I know some like more patina then others.

Stripping Progress

I got a late start on stripping today. An early morning doctor appointment and a nap were the the reason for the late start.

When the doctor's office called yesterday to remind me that I had an appointment at 8AM, I thought to myself "who was the idiot that made that appointment?" I got up at 6AM, which is totally against my biorhythm. Holy cow, even when I was operating daily on 4-5 hours...I was never under any circumstances awake at 6AM. So needless to say when I returned home....I took a nap.

Fast forward to 2PM. Remember I said I needed to get the dwarf irises and day lilies planted? Job completed. Now on to stripping.....no wait...R decides today is the day he wishes to fix the barn windows. We confer on what needs to be done i.e. which windows need replacing, which windows just need a pane or two, and which windows are fine and just need to be realigned to eliminate air infiltration.

This brings me to a question I was asked awhile back....do you and your husband like doing projects together? The answer is "NO!" We tend to only work well together on meaningless projects like digging a hole or planting a tree. When it comes to anything that is remotely complicated.....well....let me give you an example.

About 5 years ago we bought a grill. We had the option of paying 50 bucks for them to assemble it or take it home and to it ourselves. The box said in large letters....."EASY ASSEMBLY 30 MINS". Well let me tell you it was not 30 minutes it was 3 hours. Even though both R and I are card carrying journeymen who's trades require assembly and dis assembly, we have two totally different methods. R is left handed. I am right handed. R would rather poke his eye out than read the manual. I like to peruse the photos. R retrieves tools as needed. I like to get all my tools ahead of time. R always sets his tools on the ground. I like to set my tools on a table etc. When G (engineer) lived at home it was a third totally different approach. He likes to read the manual and research everything to death!

It took us 3 hours of arguing, assembly, dis assembly, re assembly before we were done with that grill. So for mental health reasons we take on separate projects. I decide on all decorating issues, he can suggest but he really doesn't care so that is good. He's good with demo. I prefer non demo work. He's the worst painter. He's best with a spray can so I deal with all painting issues. I decide which plants to plant and where....he likes to water and tend to them.

So that takes us to today...he was in the barn and I was in the living room. I completed my task of stripping the woodwork and casing around the door that leads to the sun room. I haven't a clue what he got done because 1 hour into his project he was off to pick up the large band saw we had in storage.