Canadian radiator emblem

Posted by DJ.Voyce on January 02, 1998 at 09:52:18

G'Day All,
Here's a question for those of you involved either directly or indirectly in the compilation of the Judging Standards, or owners of original 1930 model Canadian cars. From what I understand of the Canadian supplement to the Standards,& I quote:-
" From early 1928 through January 1929 the Canadian radiator shell emblem was an extremely dark blue vitreous enamel that appeared to be black in color. The edge & script were nickel plated.
In January 1929, the vitreous enamel background of the radiator emblem was eliminated. This style continued in production until late 1930. A chrome finish was added in 1930."
The Standards then go on to explain about the 1931 stamped stainless emblem & show a plain looking photograph of aa emblem. The way I read the above is that the 1930 emblem was just plain nickel or chrome plated with no painted background, yet I found traces of a very dark paint on two emblems which I have, although I couldn't ascertain exactly whether they were originally nickel or chrome plated (I would guess nickel by the condition of the plating). Can anyone enlighten me as to what is correct, as I see most owners emblems before 1931 have a blue background here.
Regardz
DJ.
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Follow Ups:
Re: Canadian radiator emblem Marco Tahtaras January 08, 1998 at 01:07:09(0)
Re: Canadian radiator emblem Wayne Parker January 07, 1998 at 21:49:36(2)
Re: subject change - Window mouldings Marco Tahtaras January 08, 1998 at 01:48:33(1)
Re: subject change - Window mouldings Wayne Parker January 08, 1998 at 18:41:37(0)

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