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Looking for a small decorative shield, that attaches to the front of a winged radiator cap. It's slightly larger than a quarter and will have 2 or 3 small mounting holes. They are likely nickel plated brass. Here's an example. ![[Linked Image from img819.imageshack.us]](http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/5110/shield02.jpg) Email me if you have one to sell. Roger
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Anyone have one of these, or one similar they would like to sell? ![[Linked Image from img232.imageshack.us]](http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/3205/motoshield1927.jpg) Does anyone know any history about these moto-meter shields? Roger
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It looks like one that came with the "Arrowmeter" made by Bushnel. I have seen several types of the shield, mostly ones that have a letter monogram. The shield was mounted on a set of wings that also was the cap. Arrowmeters are fairly hard to find, but were high quality usually made from nickel plated brass.
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I have several of the shields, and most of them are letters. As I understand it, you walked in to the parts man and purchased the fancy radiator cap. The parts man pulls out a tray with all the letters of the alphabet and you select a letter that matches your first letter in your last name to put on the cap.  
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This seller on ebay has a few motometer bits, the link below is for a shield from a motometer; Ebay link
Andrew
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Thanks Bob,
Mine has no mfg. mark, but is a winged flip down plated brass one.
Thanks Andrew,
That guy has a lotta stuff, I think maybe a part for every car made.
Thanks Ray,
I figured you for having some of these. Look to see if you have a K.
Roger
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I just took a quick look at mine now that I am home. My Arrowmeter has only 2 holes for the screws in the shield.. It does have a flip down locking tab partly behind the shield so you can tip back the meter part and fill the radiator. Arrowmeters don't have a thermometer, they use a bi-metal strip which causes an arrow or needle to point at the temps marked on the face.
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Mine also only has two holes, that must be for a smaller shield, but could easily be drilled for a bigger shield. The third hole could be filled with a cut off screw head, as the locking screw is hidden behind the shield at the bottom location. ![[Linked Image from img823.imageshack.us]](http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/2100/motometer02.jpg) The wings I have accepts the standard reproduction moto-meters. Roger
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Those wings are just like on my Arrowmeter, latch part and all. almost every Arrowmeter I have ever seen has those wings. That is why I think they were made by Bushnel as well. Bushnel is the same company who makes binoculars and optical lenses to this day.
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