Radiator drain cock on a '59?

[MinnesotaPaul]

I've been looking and it's not obvious where it is. There is a nut at the bottom left-hand side of the radiator (as you're facing the car). Do I just remove this nut.

It's starting to get cold up here in MN, so need to flush and get ready for winter.

Thanks.
Paul

:confused

 

[Tom Bryant]

Paul,

Look through the grille and the drain cock is on the bottom of the right hand side (passenger) of the lower tank. Here's a picture.

Tom

 

[CHEV66JB]

Re:

Paul,

Welcome aboard!


Jim (CHEV66JB)

 

[MinnesotaPaul]

Tom,

Thanks for the photo. You know I've changed anti-freeze on quite a number of cars and could ALWAYS find the drain cock. The reason I can't find this one is because it's not there. There is just a nut (bolt) in the hole.

The picture was a great help. Thanks much.

I'll have to order a drain cock and install it.

Paul

 

[Tom Bryant]

I thought that might be the case. I wonder if your radiator was replaced somtime or maybe the cock stripped and a brass plug was all that was handy. It should be pipe thread.

Tom