Canadian rad emblem is different than U.S.A.

[Model "A" Fords]

The Canadian rad emblem from the beginning of production until the end of January 1929 was a dark blue vitreous enamel that appeared Black. The script and lipped edge were Nickel plated, unpolished. The base was Copper or Brass.

Photograph of original shows the Blue in the chips. They were made by Day Nameplates Ltd. Toronto Canada and D.L.Auld Co. Columbus O.

Reproductions are black and the edge has no lip. The Dark Blue to date is the only recognized emblem for judging but investigation is ongoing to see if Black had possibly been used for some.

Starting February 1929 the enamel was eliminated leaving the entire emblem Unpolished Nickel. The base, still Copper or Brass.

Starting with the 1930 shell the emblem was still minus the enamel and was plated Dull Chrome. The base, still Copper or Brass.

The 1931 style shell used a stamped stainless steel emblem with reassess either left plain or painted Black.

[gdmn852]

Hello, interesting information,even though I don’t have a Canadian built car . Amazing how many varieties of a relatively simple item.

[fundytides]

There are a lot of detail differences in the Canadian built cars. Many, if not all, of these are outlined in the latest issue of the "Judging Guide". Somebody did a lot of research on this subject and it is very useful

[Gene F]

auldcorporation.com

[Del in NE Ohio]

Not only was radiator emblem unique

[Phil Brown]

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Seem to remember hearing that the Canadian cars got a red radiator emblem
Anyone have info on them or what the red ones were used for ?

[Bob Bidonde]

Many moons ago I saw a Phaeton from South America that has a red cloisonne Ford script radiator emblem

[Model "A" Fords]

There was a company quite awhile ago that produced reproduction emblems in various colors and red was the color most people remember seeing. I don't know where this company was or even the name of it. Yet.

So far there are no originals or documentation known to support other colors. We keep digging for more supersizes!

[rackops]

Originally Posted by Del in NE Ohio

Not only was radiator emblem unique

That's one of those "unobtainium" pieces!

[rackops]

This is a great thread because I never realized you could see blue under the "black" appearing enamel. I also have a damaged original, and sure enough, the dark blue is visible...

[rackops]

Here's the Auld maker mark on the reverse of mine

[rackops]

And...who knew...I was glancing at it and saw there was a second manufacturer mark.

[Model "A" Fords]

Originally Posted by rackops

That's one of those "unobtainium" pieces!

Ones without cracks are rare. I know someone that has a pristine one and was confident it was black. Once I chipped it he could see the blue. His mouth just dropped in disbelief and I said, told ya!

I am kidding! If I had chipped it I wouldn't be alive to talk about it. Without chips it can be very hard to tell. Most of the ones I've seen over the years were already chipped and showed the blue.

Originally Posted by rackops

This is a great thread because I never realized you could see blue under the "black" appearing enamel. I also have a damaged original, and sure enough, the dark blue is visible...

Looks badly damaged but don't throw it away, I'll take it.

Originally Posted by rackops

Here's the Auld maker mark on the reverse of mine

Sometimes the marks are obscured by the mounting button soldered on the back. Day Nameplates marks, on some were near the top and bottom rather than on the ends as your Auld is.

Originally Posted by rackops

And...who knew...I was glancing at it and saw there was a second manufacturer mark.

Many emblems don't show marks but the ones that I've seen with marks, all show two. That goes for both Auld and Day.

[Tinbasher]

There's a tough one to get. Early 28.

[ronn]

interesting thread- I have an early sept 28 phaeton from Canada and a few peculiar items on it, though it isnt as early as mentioned. would love to see much more concerning these cars...........

[dave in australia]

I always thought they were black. There's always something new to learn on model A's.

[Model "A" Fords]

Originally Posted by ronn

interesting thread- I have an early sept 28 phaeton from Canada and a few peculiar items on it, though it isnt as early as mentioned. would love to see much more concerning these cars...........

ronn, I will add Canadian odditties in the discussions as time permits. At work I have a photograph of a very early shell that probably was made with tooling first sent from the U.S.A. in 1927. This was before A production started in Canada. Next week I will post that photo in this thread. An interesting piece for sure.

Bob Intini

[Model "A" Fords]

Originally Posted by dave in australia

I always thought they were black. There's always something new to learn on model A's.

Many people, don't realize the difference. Being so dark Blue, without being cracked it has to be viewed in certain light conditions to notice it. An emblem on a car, doesn't allow much leeway to position it and you would have to know about it to even be looking in the first place.

Now picture a Model A meet with a Canadian 1928 car. You might have to stand in line to have a look. I will have to introduce more Canadian differences to look at while you are waiting in line to see the rad emblem.

Bob Intini

[Bick in New Zealand]

Looking forward to seeing you further posts Bob, this is an area I have been interested in for many years.

[rackops]

These are some great posts. I look forward to more, since I have an early Canadian car (CA4752).

How about a thread on the different fonts used for Canadian engine and frame stamping?