| briantlewis@hotmail.com | -- 07-06-2017 @ 9:41 PM |
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Hi My name is Brian and I am trying to locate some items for my 33 Fordor. I would appreciate some advice as to where I can locate a copy of an original Greyhound Radiator Cap for my 33 ? I have been told that there is a difference in the cap of the 33 compared to a 34. The original greyhound has the tail free standing that is its NOT attached to the leg. Regards Brian Lewis Australia
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| MG | -- 07-06-2017 @ 10:49 PM |
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Do you care about correctness? The Greyhound radiator cap was an official Ford authorized accessory for the 1934 model year only. Those Greyhound caps that were made to fit model years before and after the '34 were not authorized by Ford and therefore are not correct. They are considered to be an after market accessory. Because of the difference between the '33 and '34 grille surrounds, (the '34 is much wider/thicker) the base cap, the actual radiator cap that the dog stands on, its very different between the '33 & '34. The tail on the cheaper reproduction Greyhound caps are not free standing and rest on the rear leg of the dog.... See this item on The Ford Barn > https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=171138 This message was edited by MG on 7-6-17 @ 11:10 PM
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| briantlewis@hotmail.com | -- 07-07-2017 @ 5:42 AM |
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Thanks MG I will look at the attachments tomorrow. Thanks also for the detail you gave on the differences. Regards Brian This message was edited by briantlewis@hotmail.com on 7-7-17 @ 5:43 AM
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| trjford8 | -- 07-07-2017 @ 1:30 PM |
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You might try American Arrow Corporation located in Michigan. Ph# 248-435-6115. They were making a lot of reproduction hood ornaments and radiator caps.
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| briantlewis@hotmail.com | -- 07-09-2017 @ 10:19 PM |
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Thanks trjford8, Will be next on my inquiry list. Regards Brian
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| migger45 | -- 07-10-2017 @ 1:36 AM |
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Interesting to know the original Greyhound Radiator Caps were for '34 only.
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| 1934 Ford | -- 07-15-2017 @ 12:24 PM |
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Historical Tid-Bit: In 1972 when I bought my first 1934 Ford, I ordered a new Greyhound from J.C. Whitney in Chicago for $9.95. It was a pot metal dog, but that was all that was available back then. Some years later a ignorant AACA Judge opened my hood, with a 3 flag holder beneath the Greyhound base, when I was not around. The paint on the hood got chipped and the dog fell off and broke a leg! By then good stainless steel one were available for about $85.00. Have not priced them lately. Ever since, I've always referred to that judge as a (Expletive Deleted) I did drill & tap the dog's butt and mounted him on the stud on the back of the side mirror of our unrestored 35 Pickup, with a bandaid on it. (Hate to waste a good $10 dog) 1934 Ford's since 1972
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| v8teditor | -- 07-18-2017 @ 2:04 PM |
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Check with John Dillon 831-375-7363 or e-mail: fullscalemodels@yahoo.com. He advertises greyhounds with "free standing" tail reproductions in the V-8 TIMES. They aren't cheap - $675. See his ad in the Parts For Sale in the TIMES.
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| briantlewis@hotmail.com | -- 08-01-2017 @ 3:53 PM |
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Thanks v8teditor for your reply, John only has 34's left now. Yes they are expensive. Regards Brian
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