WTSHNN Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Posting this for a fellow member who isn't online, he writes; Trying to find some patent drawings related to the following information. I have spent some time trying to do so on the internet with no luck. Here is all the information that I know about the "Radio Boyce Moto-Meter": "The Motometer Company Inc., Long Island City, NY, USA.....Patented Mar. 17-14, July 16-18, Aug. 13-18". Have tried the patent search to no avail. There has to be some information on just how to restore this thing. Anybody have any info on this? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 8 hours ago, WTSHNN said: Posting this for a fellow member who isn't online, he writes; Trying to find some patent drawings related to the following information. I have spent some time trying to do so on the internet with no luck. Here is all the information that I know about the "Radio Boyce Moto-Meter": "The Motometer Company Inc., Long Island City, NY, USA.....Patented Mar. 17-14, July 16-18, Aug. 13-18". Have tried the patent search to no avail. There has to be some information on just how to restore this thing. Anybody have any info on this? That looks like it's in pretty good shape, what needs to be restored? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 (edited) You don't need the patent information to restore it. The restoration is just plating and maybe glass replacement. Replacement thermometers are available from Restoration Supply. Restoration Supply Company – Authentic, hard to find restoration supplies and accessories for the antique automobile and marine enthusiast (restorationstuff.com) Edited March 19 by Mark Shaw (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 1 hour ago, Mark Shaw said: You don't need the patent information to restore it. The restoration is just plating and maybe glass replacement. Replacement thermometers are available from Restoration Supply. Could it be nickel plate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 the original plating may polish up well, sending that casting which may be zinc based to a plated who doesn't often deal with smallish objects with detail may be a hazard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Boyce MotoMeter - Wikipedia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Originally nickel plated diecast, Walt is right about the dangers of trying to replate. It is easy to disassemble and detail polish if you want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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