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Old Dec 26, 2019 | 03:53 PM
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My 63 lwb F100 uni came with this odd hood ornament. Pretty sure it is not even Ford. Anyone recognize it?

Don't mind the fuel/brake lines. The hood is in the bed, waiting for it's turn.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2019 | 04:30 PM
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Looks like a diving rod....
 
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Old Dec 26, 2019 | 04:51 PM
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Divining rod? Probably a handle from a 1968 Sears & Roebuck steam iron....
 
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Divining rod? Probably a handle from a 1968 Sears & Roebuck steam iron....
They did make some snazzy appliances back in the day.
 
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Just stabbing a guess but early-mid 50's Oldsmobile Rocket emblem
 
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Just stabbing a guess but early-mid 50's Oldsmobile Rocket emblem
I wish! Those things are going for upwards of$100.
 
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Maybe it's for tyin' the deer on the hood
 
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Mabey it's for tyin the deer on the hood
You guessed it!
 
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It's off a dang ol frigidaire. See the post in the unibody subforum
 
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Here's the post from over on the UNI side

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...hood-trim.html
 
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Thanks James.
 
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Anyone have a idea what this is off of?




 
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