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1930artdeco · 03-12-2024, 10:32 AM

OK, so I am having a radiator shell fixed up and need to rebuild the emblem for it (1930). where do I get them rebuilt or do I have to buy a new one?

Thanks,

Mike

Bob C · 03-12-2024, 10:58 AM

Karla Maxwell. https://maxwellenamels.com/

JayJay · 03-12-2024, 11:31 AM

Although I cringe most of the time at "replace, don't restore" I sincerely doubt that you could get a custom restoration for anywhere near the cost of a replacement.

ModelA29 · 03-12-2024, 11:51 AM

Check around your local adult education sometimes they have jewelry making and enameling classes. The problem is that there are so many cheap repros that are decent quality you'd be throwing money away restoring an original. Even if the chrome is good.

Brentwood Bob · 03-12-2024, 01:06 PM

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Mike, why not check with Karla maxwell. Probably result in an excellent addition to your restoration. Would stop any future justifications you would be making as to why you used a repo. I submit the example of a OEM hydraulic shock versus a tubular shock. Go cheap, and regret it.

03-12-2024, 10:32 AM	#1
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,552	Rad emblem rebuild OK, so I am having a radiator shell fixed up and need to rebuild the emblem for it (1930). where do I get them rebuilt or do I have to buy a new one? Thanks, Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

03-12-2024, 10:58 AM	#2
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,755	Re: Rad emblem rebuild Karla Maxwell. https://maxwellenamels.com/

03-12-2024, 11:31 AM	#3
JayJay Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,077	Re: Rad emblem rebuild Although I cringe most of the time at "replace, don't restore" I sincerely doubt that you could get a custom restoration for anywhere near the cost of a replacement. __________________ JayJay San Francisco Bay Area ------------------------ 1930 Murray Town Sedan 1931 Briggs S/W Town Sedan

03-12-2024, 11:51 AM	#4
ModelA29 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: SoCal Posts: 591	Re: Rad emblem rebuild Check around your local adult education sometimes they have jewelry making and enameling classes. The problem is that there are so many cheap repros that are decent quality you'd be throwing money away restoring an original. Even if the chrome is good.

03-12-2024, 01:06 PM	#5
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,247	Re: Rad emblem rebuild Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Mike, why not check with Karla maxwell. Probably result in an excellent addition to your restoration. Would stop any future justifications you would be making as to why you used a repo. I submit the example of a OEM hydraulic shock versus a tubular shock. Go cheap, and regret it.