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Cadillac & LaSalle Club Forums => Technical / Authenticity => Topic started by: Poncholover on May 17, 2021, 10:03:44 PM

Title: Old washer bottle.
Post by: Poncholover on May 17, 2021, 10:03:44 PM
Would this washer bottle be consistent with a '40s  Caddy? It is on Ebay .
Try this link:
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/HqAAAOSwd0Jer2su/s-l500.jpg
Title: Re: Old washer bottle.
Post by: Rossoroo on May 18, 2021, 05:14:07 PM
It's hard to get a good look at the very small thumbnail you're providing.
Title: Re: Old washer bottle.
Post by: Poncholover on May 20, 2021, 11:02:12 PM
New, bigger photo.
Title: Re: Old washer bottle.
Post by: Jeff Hansen on May 21, 2021, 09:17:36 AM
Here is a link to the eBay auction this photo comes from:  https://www.ebay.com/itm/234010123159

From looking at the other photos in the auction, this is a round jar.  Cadillac washer jars at least through 1947 were square and not round.  I believe this to be true for 1948 and 1949, as well.  Perhaps Jay F or Art C can confirm?

HTH,
Jeff
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Post by: Jeff Hansen on May 21, 2021, 09:21:09 AM
Here is a photo of what I think is a correct jar from another eBay auction that ended earlier this week. 

Jeff
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Post by: Cadman-iac on May 23, 2021, 02:35:40 AM
Poncholover,
Are you looking for a good glass jar for your car, or do you need the whole assembly?  I have several extra glass jars, all of which are the more square shaped ones, and I would be willing to sell one if you are interested. Please PM me if so and we can discuss it further.

Rick
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Post by: Jay Friedman on May 23, 2021, 12:02:05 PM
The 48 and 49 jar is square.  I'm not sure which year during the '50s the bottles were changed to round. 
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Post by: Cadman-iac on May 23, 2021, 12:28:06 PM
Poncholover,
I just double checked my washer jars and I was mistaken. Mine are all round glass jars, but the brackets are square. I apologize for the mistake.

Rick