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09-01-2023, 09:38 AM | #1 |
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Radiator Mascot Contest
If you built a radiator mascot for your Model "A" (AKA hood ornament), please post it here so we can all be inspired to build one too.
I just finished reading the September / October Restorer and the cover depicting hood ornaments very much got my attention. The agenda for the 11th High Country Tour included a Hood Ornament Contest. Since my 1st Model "A" back in 1962, I have been fascinated by radiator mascots, but originals are way too expensive for me to collect. So, the idea of making my own mascot has been lingering in my head for a long time.I want to see yours.
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09-01-2023, 09:50 AM | #2 |
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Re: Radiator Mascot Contest
Wile E Coyote - and fun with Acme products at the 4th of July parade.
Pot metal off Ebay about $40 drilled hole in old cap to mount. I need to remount him further forward because the rocket fins are in the way when the hood is opened. |
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09-01-2023, 10:03 AM | #3 |
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Re: Radiator Mascot Contest
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09-01-2023, 12:51 PM | #4 |
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Re: Radiator Mascot Contest
Homemade on lathe and mill. Wind spins it.
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09-01-2023, 04:11 PM | #5 |
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Re: Radiator Mascot Contest
The ‘28 roadster has two mascots, depending upon the event. The snail came from New Zealand. The airplane engine is the turbo boost.
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09-01-2023, 05:04 PM | #6 |
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09-01-2023, 07:54 PM | #7 |
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Re: Radiator Mascot Contest
Very nice AZBob.
The Nethercutt Museum in Sylmar, CA https://nethercuttcollection.org has a whole section of beautiful, radiator cap toppers, Most are not for Model As tho. Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 09-01-2023 at 08:00 PM. |
09-03-2023, 12:10 AM | #8 |
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Re: Radiator Mascot Contest
Here is a V8 emblem, one of my friends made for his '32,3w.
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09-03-2023, 12:13 AM | #9 |
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Re: Radiator Mascot Contest
I have a selection of period greyhounds. This is my favorite.
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09-03-2023, 10:41 AM | #10 | |
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09-03-2023, 07:02 PM | #11 |
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Re: Radiator Mascot Contest
Thanks to Evergreen A's Whats the winner get for the contest?
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