McCord Muffler Sign, 1935-1950

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Artifact Overview

Internal combustion engines produce exhaust gases that must be vented from the engine. Gases generally are routed from the engine through a manifold or header, and then through an exhaust pipe to the car's rear. Before they exit the pipe, the gases move through a muffler with baffles or plates that reduce -- or muffle -- the noise.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Advertising sign

Date Made

1935-1950

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.4.3774

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Steel (Alloy)
Enamel (Fused coating)

Color

Orange (Color)
Black (Color)
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 44.5 in
Width: 16.75 in

Inscriptions

Upper: MCCORD / SILENT POWER / REPLACEMENT / MUFFLERS / FOR PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS Left leg: MCCORD "SILENT POWER" / A BETTER MUFFLER FOR THE REPLACEMENT MARKET Right leg: ADJUST / A / SEAL BUSHINGS / MAKE MCCORD THE OUTSTANDING REPLACEMENT MUFFLER.
McCord Muffler Sign, 1935-1950