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Conversion. Auto radiators to army helmets. Heavy presses trim the edges of army helmets that have been formed on drawing presses. All these presses, which were stamping out auto radiator parts a short time ago, were retooled for conversion to war work. McCool Radiator Company, Detroit, Michigan

Conversion. Auto radiators to army helmets. An army helmet is formed from a flat piece of sheet steel in one operation at a drawing press in a converted Eastern factory. A short time ago this same press and operator were stamping out parts for automobile radiators. McCool Radiator Company, Detroit, Michigan

Conversion. Auto radiators to army helmets. An army helmet is formed from a flat piece of sheet steel in one operation at a drawing press in a converted Eastern factory. A short time ago this same press and operator were stamping out parts for automobile radiators. McCool Radiator Company, Detroit, Michigan

Conversion. Auto radiators to army helmets. Joining a steel reinforcing rim on an army helmet. The stamping press that performs this operation is one of many that formerly turned out auto radiator parts for an Eastern manufacturer. McCool Radiator Company, Detroit, Michigan

Conversion. Auto radiators to army helmets. The rim of an army helmet is formed on a press from steel rod. Finished rims are shown on the hook below the operator's right hand. The helmets are made in an Eastern plant converted by retooling from the production of automobile radiators. McCool Radiator Company, Detroit, Michigan

Conversion. Auto radiators to army helmets. The rim of an army helmet is formed on a press from steel rod. Finished rims are shown on the hook below the operator's right hand. The helmets are made in an Eastern plant converted by retooling from the production of automobile radiators. McCool Radiator Company, Detroit, Michigan

Conversion. Auto radiators to army helmets. Steel helmets for the Army. Continuous chain conveyors in the stamping department of a converted auto radiator plant where presses form helmets from sheet steel and trim them at the edges. McCool Radiator Company, Detroit, Michigan

Conversion. Auto radiators to army helmets. Steel helmets for the Army. Continuous chain conveyors in the stamping department of a converted auto radiator plant where presses form helmets from sheet steel and trim them at the edges. McCool Radiator Company, Detroit, Michigan

Conversion. Auto radiators to army helmets. The front visor of a steel army helmet is "spanked," or formed into shape. The helmet had an oval shape before this operation, which is performed on one of the many presses of an Eastern plant that formerly made automobile radiators. McCool Radiator Company, Detroit, Michigan

Conversion. Auto radiators to army helmets. Heavy presses trim the edges of army helmets that have been formed on drawing presses. All these presses, which were stamping out auto radiator parts a short time ago, were retooled for conversion to war work. McCool Radiator Company, Detroit, Michigan

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01/01/1942
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