What means the quail?
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Purdy Swoft
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The quail was to symbolize the sound and the speed of the quail as it took of into flight .
There was a n excellent article a couple years ago I believe in the restorer magazine that said ford had tasked Standt to come up with a mascot ornament for the A. The quail was the result. I suggest to find he article as it was very interesting.
They are of course still in business today.
Larry shepard
They are of course still in business today.
Larry shepard
Tudortomnz
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The definitive article on Stant was in March/April 1973 of Ford Life.
Henry Ford actually suggested the quail to symbolise " ä quick getaway". The Model A was promoted as having outstanding acceleration for the era.
Ford said "A quail flushes just like a firecracker going off".
Cheers. Tom.
Henry Ford actually suggested the quail to symbolise " ä quick getaway". The Model A was promoted as having outstanding acceleration for the era.
Ford said "A quail flushes just like a firecracker going off".
Cheers. Tom.
Brad in Germany
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There is a program "Yandex" that converts wording in a photo, any language to any language! I have done the deed and here is the translation..................(Werner can probably do better than this program but.........)
Radiator cap with quail
A-18 385-B.
Introduce the quail to your customers,
by placing them on the car of the customer himself
attach. This is the best way to convince you
to what extent the appearance of the car
this tasteful cooler cap is lifted.
The flying quail, the Symbol of the
quick start. This radiator fitting
it is of extraordinary beauty.
Werner
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Joe, I try it:
"Show the quail-figure to your customers by mounting them on the customer's car. This is the best way to convince the customers of the extent to which the look of the car is enhanced by this stylish fine radiator cap.
The up-flying quail is the symbol for fast starting. This radiator cap is extraordinary beauty."
"Show the quail-figure to your customers by mounting them on the customer's car. This is the best way to convince the customers of the extent to which the look of the car is enhanced by this stylish fine radiator cap.
The up-flying quail is the symbol for fast starting. This radiator cap is extraordinary beauty."
37 Coupe
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I think it had something to do with Henry Ford's roots as a country boy growing up in the Michigan area. I thought I have read where he also considered the cottontail rabbit.Both are simple non exotic as is the Model A and quick on the takeoff. I think if what I have read about Henry choosing the quail is true it is one of the best decisions he had made. I remember myself rabbit hunting on our country property and occasionally kicking up a quail what a start it would give you,now today I have not seen a bobwhite quail in years.
katy
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Henry Ford can be credited with selecting the quail as the Model A mascot. He told Irving Bacon, who worked for him. He wanted something that would depict a quick getaway the way he was advertising his cars. Bacon suggested a rabbit but Ford wanted something better than that. He suggested that a quail flushes out of the brush just like a firecracker going off. He thought a quail would be just right. So a quail it was, designed with wings down as though it was just starting to fly off.
Borrowed from: http://www.picture-worl.org/automobi...iator-cap.html
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Borrowed from: http://www.picture-worl.org/automobi...iator-cap.html
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Purdy Swoft
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While the quail radiator cap is considered to be a pretty symbol . I would always prefer the simple original radiator cap . I have never cared for fancy do dads and visible addons . I prefer hidden performance mods .
marty in Ohio
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Purdy,
What about a round motometer? How do you feel about that?
Marty
What about a round motometer? How do you feel about that?
Marty
Synchro909
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I've heard the explanation about the Quail being chosen because it represented quick acceleration but I've also heard that the exhaust sound of a Model A was similar to the sound made by a Quail's wings.
Made sense to me!
Made sense to me!
Purdy Swoft
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Marty , either the quail or the round motormeter would be fine , it would be a mater of choice. The motormeter would probably be easier to read from the drivers seat . I prefer to use the repro inside temperature gauge .I had problems with leaks around where the quail connected to the radiator when I accelerated . I finally replaced the gasket and sealed it with silicone sealer and solved the problem . I mostly prefer the plain jane look for our model A's . I did put white wall tires on our 31 tudor .
Have any of you seen this ornament that my Dad placed on the radiator of the 1929 Cabriolet that he restored in 1966. This car originally was purchased new by a gentleman on the assembly line so maybe had an inside track to other suggested ornaments.
The attached has a head that flips forward to allow the rest of the body of the bird to flip rearward to fill the radiator.
The attached has a head that flips forward to allow the rest of the body of the bird to flip rearward to fill the radiator.
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johnneilson
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We have covey's of Quail around here, they sound like helicopters beating the air into submission as they take off.....
J