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Nickwoska · 03-07-2018, 01:08 PM

Hi guys, newbie here. I was just wondering if anyone could help me to identify this radiator cap, I’m under the impression that it’s a model a flying quail. It’s for sale on eBay, I found it in my grandfathers storage and would like to provide customers the most information I can! Thanks a lot, here’s the link to the posting on eBay https://m.ebay.com/itm/Model-A-Ford-...8AAOSwtZ5aoBks

barnstuf · 03-07-2018, 02:01 PM

To provide full information remove the gasket at the base of the quail where it contacts the radiator fill, and tell us if there is a manufacturers name there, and if so what is the name.

700rpm · 03-07-2018, 02:05 PM

You can determine if it is an original by looking inside the cap for the manufacturer’s name. It will say either stanco or Jarvis, and there will also be a letter and number in there. It appears to be a cap for 1930-31.

The edges of the wings don’t look to me like original, but sharper photos would help.

jw hash · 03-07-2018, 04:26 PM

it is a reproduction 30-31

Nickwoska · 03-08-2018, 09:55 AM

THAbks for all the responses. I’ll look on the interior of the cap for more information, and i’ll Update the listing properly. Thanks again

Nickwoska · 03-08-2018, 10:04 AM

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On the inside under the gasket, the words “vintique calif orange” appear, so I assume it is a reproduction 30-31 cap?

TerryO · 03-08-2018, 10:06 AM

Someone correct me but I always thought all quail radiator caps were after market items although they were available back in the Model A days.

TerryO

Nickwoska · 03-08-2018, 10:24 AM

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Nickwoska · 03-08-2018, 10:24 AM

Those are some sharper photos of the cap if it assists anyone

700rpm · 03-08-2018, 02:36 PM

They were Ford authorized accessories and offered through the dealers.

BillCNC · 03-10-2018, 02:04 PM

Is the hinge pin loose and wobbly in it's holes?

Regards
Bill

700rpm · 03-17-2018, 03:48 PM

Sold on ebay for $110. Bratton’s has them for $91.

03-07-2018, 01:08 PM	#1
Nickwoska Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 5	Radiator cap question Hi guys, newbie here. I was just wondering if anyone could help me to identify this radiator cap, I’m under the impression that it’s a model a flying quail. It’s for sale on eBay, I found it in my grandfathers storage and would like to provide customers the most information I can! Thanks a lot, here’s the link to the posting on eBay https://m.ebay.com/itm/Model-A-Ford-...8AAOSwtZ5aoBks

03-07-2018, 02:01 PM	#2
barnstuf Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 2,840	Re: Radiator cap question To provide full information remove the gasket at the base of the quail where it contacts the radiator fill, and tell us if there is a manufacturers name there, and if so what is the name.

03-07-2018, 02:05 PM	#3
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,902	Re: Radiator cap question You can determine if it is an original by looking inside the cap for the manufacturer’s name. It will say either stanco or Jarvis, and there will also be a letter and number in there. It appears to be a cap for 1930-31. The edges of the wings don’t look to me like original, but sharper photos would help. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

03-07-2018, 04:26 PM	#4
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,552	Re: Radiator cap question it is a reproduction 30-31

03-08-2018, 09:55 AM	#5
Nickwoska Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 5	Re: Radiator cap question THAbks for all the responses. I’ll look on the interior of the cap for more information, and i’ll Update the listing properly. Thanks again

03-08-2018, 10:04 AM	#6
Nickwoska Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 5	Re: Radiator cap question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) On the inside under the gasket, the words “vintique calif orange” appear, so I assume it is a reproduction 30-31 cap?

03-08-2018, 10:06 AM	#7
TerryO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: N. GA Posts: 531	Re: Radiator cap question Someone correct me but I always thought all quail radiator caps were after market items although they were available back in the Model A days. TerryO

03-08-2018, 10:24 AM	#8
Nickwoska Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 5	Re: Radiator cap question FA65580C-C586-4C78-991C-A3D5F63EEA84.jpg 83BF7BAF-08B7-4824-82A3-EEA30C27C330.jpg 0A5D2927-44C1-45AC-AD9F-D985214D8885.jpg E353AF34-315F-4A6F-A2AC-835C89E15165.jpg C4FF296F-9307-445A-892A-8ADA52F01A4D.jpg image.jpg

03-08-2018, 10:24 AM	#9
Nickwoska Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 5	Re: Radiator cap question Those are some sharper photos of the cap if it assists anyone

03-08-2018, 02:36 PM	#10
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,902	Re: Radiator cap question They were Ford authorized accessories and offered through the dealers. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

03-10-2018, 02:04 PM	#11
BillCNC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: SoCal Desert Posts: 826	Re: Radiator cap question Is the hinge pin loose and wobbly in it's holes? Regards Bill

03-17-2018, 03:48 PM	#12
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,902	Re: Radiator cap question Sold on ebay for $110. Bratton’s has them for $91. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.