1953 - 56 F100 hood "eagle"

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11-29-2014, 07:34 PM

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I know there are several threads about these, but I have a few questions I couldn't find the answer too:

- Does anyone have a good picture of these in the accessory catalog?

- What does the bottom side of the repops look like? Pictures?

- Any ideas on what they are currently worth in decent shape?

Thanks.

Found these in the mid 50 catalog

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11-29-2014, 07:41 PM

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Why did all the hood ornaments disappear from the vehicles? I was once told it was because too many pedestrians were serious hurt from them .Not sure if that was the real reason.

Stolen, people hurt, saving money, fuel efficiency. I've heard em all. Take your pick!

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11-29-2014, 07:47 PM

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I can definitely see more detail in the original but the re-pop looks good.

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11-29-2014, 10:12 PM

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There was a bumper car on Am. Pickers last night with a bird on the hood!

I saw that. I actually rewound the DVR and paused it to get a better look at it. I think it was from a 55 or 56 Chevy car.

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11-30-2014, 09:14 AM

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Do yo u have any pictures? I'm sure it'll be anywhere from 2-300 if its as good as you say. But you have to find someone who really wants it.

It is in decent shape...

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11-30-2014, 09:21 AM

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Thanks for the pictures bigwin56f100. I had seen photos of the top side. I was just wondering how true the bottom side was to the originals. I've seen some guys try to repop parts and make them exactly the same as the original in order to fool people. Glad these ones aren't done that way.

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11-30-2014, 09:42 AM

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I'd say your bird (looks to have been replated to me) is worth $700

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11-30-2014, 09:54 AM

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I'd say your bird (looks to have been replated to me) is worth $700

Yes, I believe it has probably. I've had guys ask about it and I've told them $500 - $600 (depending on the day, lol) before and they acted like I was nuts!

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11-30-2014, 12:27 PM

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Yes, I believe it has probably. I've had guys ask about it and I've told them $500 - $600 (depending on the day, lol) before and they acted like I was nuts!

You're probably pretty close to what its worth. Decent is such a noncommittal word when referring to condition. It has a very wide range in what it actually means. Your bird looks actually very good and doesn't appear to have any pits or need any work. That pot metal repair and plating is time consuming, expensive work, that's why I gave the lower value earlier.

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12-26-2014, 03:49 PM

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Question about mounting the eagle anybody know what size the mounting bolts are? Also I believe I've read somewhere that only the two rear bolts are used during mounting. Also since it appears I am on a roll gasket or no gasket?

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12-26-2014, 04:05 PM

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The one I sold to Kevin used front and rear, but being a dealer installed item, it may have been differently at each one.. No gasket on it when I pulled it.

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12-26-2014, 04:24 PM

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thats a good looking eagle! i think new cars dont come with them because cars lost style after 1979

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12-26-2014, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 56panelford

Why did all the hood ornaments disappear from the vehicles? I was once told it was because too many pedestrians were serious hurt from them .Not sure if that was the real reason.

Because all the "cool guys" started shaving them off in the 50's, and Detroit follows trends and fads. Like the Fedora, excess trim went the way of the Dodo.