Phil, the two originals which I have are as you
describe, except that they are both slightly over 2in
across the flats; about 1/16th over in fact. The
chrome around the figures is also not there and
instead is as you describe brown/bronze enamel. At
least it looks like enamel but it is very thin as it
is over the raised areas which the repros chrome.
Both have the very slightly turned back top. The rear
is brown though I did not look for a makers mark. The
repro which I have is also slightly larger than the
originals even at about 3/32 over the 2in.
Ian Thomson.
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--- "Anderson, Phil" <panderson@Northpark.edu> wrote:
> Just a further note about badges. I believe I have
> the original on my PA. It does roll back at the top,
> as Tom has described, and is 2" across the flat
> portion. One interesting feature seems to be that
> whereas the reproductions are chromed around the
> inside and outside edges of the octagon, and around
> the M and G, mine is a brown, bronze color, as is
> the back. On the back it is stamped J. FRAY LTD and
> B'HAM. Is this consistent, or were the originals
> chromed?
>
> I would also like contact information for restoring
> the original.
>
> Phil Anderson
>
>
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: owner-mg-mmm@autox.team.net on behalf of tom
> metcalf
> Sent: Sat 8/21/2004 5:19 PM
> To: Pip Bucknell; MMM List UK
> Subject: Re: Radiator Badges
>
>
>
> Pip,
>
> I scan the stalls at autojumbles to find originals
> They are unique as the
> top flat (above the MG) rolls up and back slightly
> over the top of the false
> nose. I'm not sure if the R-type is the same as most
> common MMM and T-Series
> badges. Pamela David Enamels then gets my small
> batch at Beaulieu and they
> do an incredible restoration job. They have superb
> original looks, plus they
> actually fit the false nose, whereas the new repops
> leave a large, ugly gap
> where the false nose rolls back.
>
> It tain't cheap, but it's money well spent. And they
> may be able to restore
> your original which would be better than anything
> else.
>
> tommm
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Pip Bucknell" <mgwizard@caloundra.net>
> To: "MMM List UK" <mg-mmm@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 6:36 AM
> Subject: Radiator Badges
>
>
> > To all,
> >
> > Probably not a big issue, but could as many of you
> as possible, measure
> the
> > radiator badges on your MMM cars and give me the
> measurement across the
> flats.
> > It would help if you could indicate if you think
> what you have is original
> or
> > "re make".
> >
> > Background.
> >
> > The badge from my R-type was dropped and damaged.
> So I seek a replacement
> and
> > there seem to be various sizes. I am awaiting
> advice from an overseas
> > supplier as to what size they can supply so I
> would like to be "armed"
> with
> > some detail.
> >
> > Many thanks
> >
> > Pip
> >
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