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vetpenny · 11-29-2017, 11:29 AM

I am in the final stages of restoring a 1930 deluxe model A roadster and would like to purchase a quail radiator cap which is an original or a reproduction which most closely duplicates the original. Can anyone suggest the best supplier (s) for this cap? Thanks for your help.

1931 flamingo · 11-29-2017, 07:01 PM

Probably only one reproduction manufacturer.............
Bratton's, Snyder's, Bert's, Tam's, etc.
NOT Mac's...............JMO
Paul in CT

CarlG · 11-29-2017, 07:03 PM

Whomever you get one from, it's gonna be made by Vintique.

woodiewagon46 · 11-29-2017, 08:47 PM

Absolutely the finest Quail and other radiator caps are available from American Arrow Corp, by Don Sommer. They aren't cheap at about $600, but they are the finest.

old31 · 11-29-2017, 10:40 PM

For $600 that quail better start laying some golden eggs.

Jacksonlll · 11-30-2017, 07:55 AM

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I would not pay $600 for a cap that can be taken off in one quick twist. I have a quail that I put on every few yrs, then take off. That fastening system drives me crazy when things get old. Fight it for awhile, then take it off. They are very pretty. Life is simpler with a plain old cap.

700rpm · 11-30-2017, 11:36 AM

My coupe had a thermo quail on it when I bought it. The tail was so close to the hood that if I wasn't real careful the hood would hit it when I opened it. I removed it and replaced it with a plain cap. I probably could have adjusted the radiator support rods to increase the clearance, but I didn't care for the thermo part of the quail, and altogether it seemed a little pretentious for my modest ol' Muddle A coupe.

woodiewagon46 · 11-30-2017, 12:12 PM

You are correct that $600 is a lot of money. If you ever stop at their booth at Hershey and hold one of their Quails in your hand you can feel the difference. They are cast stainless steel and not the die cast crap we have all seen. I agree that spending what amounts to the original cost of the car but if it's a high end car it's well worth it.

vetpenny · 11-30-2017, 01:58 PM

I contacted American Arrow Corp but they do not have the 1930 deluxe roadster radiator cap which surprised me since 30 and 31 A's are vwery popular.

F.M. · 11-30-2017, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarlG

Whomever you get one from, it's gonna be made by Vintique.

How about one from STANCO or JARVIS ?? $$

11-29-2017, 11:29 AM	#1
vetpenny Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 103	quail radiator cap for a 1930 deluxe model A roadsterr I am in the final stages of restoring a 1930 deluxe model A roadster and would like to purchase a quail radiator cap which is an original or a reproduction which most closely duplicates the original. Can anyone suggest the best supplier (s) for this cap? Thanks for your help.

11-29-2017, 07:01 PM	#2
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,389	Re: quail radiator cap for a 1930 deluxe model A roadsterr Probably only one reproduction manufacturer............. Bratton's, Snyder's, Bert's, Tam's, etc. NOT Mac's...............JMO Paul in CT

11-29-2017, 07:03 PM	#3
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: quail radiator cap for a 1930 deluxe model A roadsterr Whomever you get one from, it's gonna be made by Vintique. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

11-29-2017, 08:47 PM	#4
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,554	Re: quail radiator cap for a 1930 deluxe model A roadsterr Absolutely the finest Quail and other radiator caps are available from American Arrow Corp, by Don Sommer. They aren't cheap at about $600, but they are the finest.

11-29-2017, 10:40 PM	#5
old31 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 2,093	Re: quail radiator cap for a 1930 deluxe model A roadsterr For $600 that quail better start laying some golden eggs.

11-30-2017, 07:55 AM	#6
Jacksonlll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan-- Member of Oakleaf of MARC Posts: 1,686	Re: quail radiator cap for a 1930 deluxe model A roadsterr Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I would not pay $600 for a cap that can be taken off in one quick twist. I have a quail that I put on every few yrs, then take off. That fastening system drives me crazy when things get old. Fight it for awhile, then take it off. They are very pretty. Life is simpler with a plain old cap.

11-30-2017, 11:36 AM	#7
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,902	Re: quail radiator cap for a 1930 deluxe model A roadsterr My coupe had a thermo quail on it when I bought it. The tail was so close to the hood that if I wasn't real careful the hood would hit it when I opened it. I removed it and replaced it with a plain cap. I probably could have adjusted the radiator support rods to increase the clearance, but I didn't care for the thermo part of the quail, and altogether it seemed a little pretentious for my modest ol' Muddle A coupe. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

11-30-2017, 12:12 PM	#8
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,554	Re: quail radiator cap for a 1930 deluxe model A roadsterr You are correct that $600 is a lot of money. If you ever stop at their booth at Hershey and hold one of their Quails in your hand you can feel the difference. They are cast stainless steel and not the die cast crap we have all seen. I agree that spending what amounts to the original cost of the car but if it's a high end car it's well worth it.

11-30-2017, 01:58 PM	#9
vetpenny Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 103	Re: quail radiator cap for a 1930 deluxe model A roadsterr I contacted American Arrow Corp but they do not have the 1930 deluxe roadster radiator cap which surprised me since 30 and 31 A's are vwery popular.