Radiator emblems

[27dodger0]

Does anyone know why some cars had bronze emblems, and others the glazed ones?  My 27 has bronze, and I'm curious as to what other years did also.  Thanks, Chuck

[dwollam]

Later ones were bronze, earlier were glazed. Is your car a 124 model with the so called "Fast Four" engine with distributor through the head? If so the bronze is correct. I think it was 27 only, maybe just late 27.

[keiser31]

I agree with Dave. 1927 only.

[27dodger0]

Thanks all!!  Had a couple replies, and they are varied.  I'll go with  Dave, and Keiser, and 1 other reply I had.

[R.White]

My car is a 1926 build but classed as a '27 series 116.   It came with a bronze emblem.  Would it be right for my car?  I am not entirely sure it is original to my car as the radiator and shell is a later replacement. I fitted a glazed emblem simply because I preferred it.  I don't have a problem with non original parts so long as the originals are retained and can be easily returned if required.

 

I would like to know if a bronze emblem would be correct or is it too close to call?

 

Ray. 

[keiser31]

If it is classed as a 1927, I would say the bronze emblem would be appropriate.

[R.White]

Thanks Keiser 31.  Appreciated.

 

 

Ray.