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Boyce Motometer
Long Island City, NY, USA
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The Boyce Moto-Meter, patented in 1912, was a thermometer that read the temperature of the radiators vapor.
Before the hood ornament came the motometer, an ornate thermometer affair that screwed into the radiator cap; it was intended to keep the driver informed of the engine coolant temperature.
With improved, thermostatic cooling, the motometer went out the window in the late twenties, to be replaced by sometimes very elegant hood mascots. These were offered initially by accessory houses then, in 1930, by Cadillac itself. The first automotive motometer was introduced by a Mr. Boyce in 1912. The fashion soon caught on. Cadillac added its famous script and coat of arms to it. When the temperature gauge was moved to the instrument panel, an empty space was left atop the radiator; the hood ornament filled it adequately.
(text source: Car-Nection)
Boyce Motometer, front and back. (source: Brass Works.)
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Do you have a sourse for boyce moto meter parts ?
Thanks, Art Shoffner
Moto Meter Parts below .
http://www.restorationstuff.com/RSC26.pdf
I have just came across an original Boyce moto meter. Where can i get any information on its value/year of production Thanks Dennis Foran
With the excellent reproduction pieces available, the cost of a typical motormeter isn't too terribly high. Having said that, some of the more unique fancy senior models (3-3/8") o.d. with original marque inserts can be more valuable. I'm interested in a senior original nickle plate (not brass). Tell me more what you've found. gsteve@hammatt.com
Thanks.
Steve
I hae a rather large Motometer. it has a pair of Verticle wings with large turned up feathers on the ends.
It is marked Motometer Company of Canada Hamilton Ontario,
Other than some easily cleanable oxidatioin, appears to be in great shape. The sensor and the cork gasket are complete. The outside of the dial assembly is 2 5/8 inches and the wingspread is 6 1/2 inches
Do you have any idea of what I could sell this for/
Your help would be appreciated.
Thanks Chaz.
I have an motometer also, havent been able to place the make of car that it was installed on. It is sliver, the top is hinged from the screw cap. The "side bars" have a round glass incert of a union pacfic railroad emblem. On the back of the top round peice is the word "standard". On the front the regular stuff as far as reading the temp. At the very bottom is; Patented Mar. 17-18, Aug. 13-18. Any thoughts would help. Thanks, Terry
Steve the O/D on the moto meter i have is 2 7/8 " , on the front its says Chevrolet but below the gold wings it has My great grandfather's name, i have not been able to find out if this was a common practice, any ideas where i could find out that information.... as for the other gentlemen sorry guys Steve seems to have the most knowledge Thanks Dennis
I have a Boyce Motometer with a heavy brass screw on base that has a large "R" on a shield shape locking catch. The locking catch keeps the motometer unright and when flipped open the motometer is tilted back to allow water to be pored in to the raditor. The base is dog bone shape with a glass shiftknob at the end. The motometer has a screw cap with a light bulb under.
What does the "R" stand for and what is it value??
Thanks, Dave
I found a Boyce Moto Meter that is 2 3/16 inches. I checked for replacement parts,like gaskets,and new glass,but they listed only Junior and senior models. Mine says on it it's a Midjet model. Any info where I may get parts?