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Doug in NJ · 10-17-2011, 05:54 PM

Hello,

Were the '31 emblems enameled or just painted? I just removed the emblem from my shell. The stainless steel is in lovely condition, but there is absolutely no trace of paint or anything else in the lettering.

Thanks,
Doug

1931 flamingo · 10-17-2011, 05:57 PM

Mine seems to be the same way, painted. May not be original. I/ve repainted it a few times, but doesn't really like to "stick". Waiting for others to respond also.
Paul in CT

Doug in NJ · 10-17-2011, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo

Mine seems to be the same way, painted. May not be original. I/ve repainted it a few times, but doesn't really like to "stick". Waiting for others to respond also.
Paul in CT

Mine was definitely original, since it was lightly spot-welded to the shell. I'm also curious if the stainless steel was buffed out to a really smooth finish. Mine has a sort of satin or lightly-brushed appearance, and the recessed letters have exactly the same texture as the surrounding area.

Doug

700rpm · 10-17-2011, 06:44 PM

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According to the Judging Standards, 1931 emblems were stamped, with either blue or black paint in the recesses.

10-17-2011, 05:54 PM	#1
Doug in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 966	'31 Radiator Emblem Hello, Were the '31 emblems enameled or just painted? I just removed the emblem from my shell. The stainless steel is in lovely condition, but there is absolutely no trace of paint or anything else in the lettering. Thanks, Doug __________________ My '31 S/W sedan project:http://31ford.dougbraun.com My restoration diary: http://dougbraun.com/blog

10-17-2011, 05:57 PM	#2
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,428	Re: '31 Radiator Emblem Mine seems to be the same way, painted. May not be original. I/ve repainted it a few times, but doesn't really like to "stick". Waiting for others to respond also. Paul in CT

10-17-2011, 06:44 PM	#4
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 6,039	Re: '31 Radiator Emblem Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) According to the Judging Standards, 1931 emblems were stamped, with either blue or black paint in the recesses.