Sold: Ottawa Body Co. "Autowa" radiator emblem

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Sold: Ottawa Body Co. "Autowa" radiator emblem

Post by blauvelt » Fri Aug 16, 2024 5:22 pm

A very rare piece, the Ottowa Body company Made Model T bodies from 1919 to 1922:

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80 ... 1248667985
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Re: FS: Ottawa Body Co. "Autowa" radiator emblem

Post by DanTreace » Sat Aug 17, 2024 9:25 am

Doug

Great find, indeed rare piece and in nice condition too. The one on the shell of the Autowa touring was loose, afraid it would come off.

The circular rim back on the emblem was just crimped to the shell, loose, so after repaint, used smear of J-B Weld to secure. ;)
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Re: FS: Ottawa Body Co. "Autowa" radiator emblem

Post by blauvelt » Sat Aug 17, 2024 9:42 pm

Sold to the gentleman from Las Vegas!


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Re: FS: Ottawa Body Co. "Autowa" radiator emblem

Post by blauvelt » Sat Aug 17, 2024 9:44 pm

Dan, appreciate your post, it helped solve the mystery!
DanTreace wrote:
Sat Aug 17, 2024 9:25 am
Doug

Great find, indeed rare piece and in nice condition too. The one on the shell of the Autowa touring was loose, afraid it would come off.

The circular rim back on the emblem was just crimped to the shell, loose, so after repaint, used smear of J-B Weld to secure. ;)

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