Hood Eagle Ornament
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I have an original one on my 56, check out my gallery! I think? it's in the right place? If this suites you, I'll measure from the back of the hood and tell you.
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Jake08,
Welcome to FTE! Here's some info on the mounting location that I measured on a '54 hood that had an ornament:
Measuring along the body line on the center of the hood, starting at the back (near the windshield), the first hole is at 33 3/4" and the second is at 37 3/4". I'm not saying that this is the "definitive" location, just one sample. I think these were dealer installed, so the location might vary slightly.
Good Luck!
Welcome to FTE! Here's some info on the mounting location that I measured on a '54 hood that had an ornament:
Measuring along the body line on the center of the hood, starting at the back (near the windshield), the first hole is at 33 3/4" and the second is at 37 3/4". I'm not saying that this is the "definitive" location, just one sample. I think these were dealer installed, so the location might vary slightly.
Good Luck!
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THANKS; KENT-Your measurements are greatly appreciated. Ed; You caught me. LOL. Thanks for posting the photo of Maybellene.
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Bigwin has an OEM NOS one with the installation instructions that was used as the prototype for the SS repro. He should be around any moment, it's his favorite topic.
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My nos one says to place in desired location. I purchased another one last weekend and I removed it off the truck! I measured from the front hood orniment and the first hole id 14 1/2" from the emblem. The bird only uses the middle and rear bolt holes.
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Make sure Danny the blacksmith gets those dimensions for his customers. His repros are the nicest around. I think the ornaments for these trucks are wild. How many ornaments were put on 48-60 ford trucks? Must be hundreds!! I have 1 truck with the bird and it has 2 stars on the crown of the hood. I also have airplane and a bulldog from a Mack truck........anyone have weird ornaments on their hoods? Bill
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The chrome swans with colored plastic wings were very popular, it was advertised that the wind off the wings would divert insects from hitting the windshield. I think that claim was about as believable as the "supersonic deer whistles". The Nash nudes were also very popular with the younger guys.
I heard every Texas truck have to have a set of bull horns mounted on the front before they would be issued plates!?!
I heard every Texas truck have to have a set of bull horns mounted on the front before they would be issued plates!?!
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Originally Posted by AXracer
The chrome swans with colored plastic wings were very popular, it was advertised that the wind off the wings would divert insects from hitting the windshield. I think that claim was about as believable as the "supersonic deer whistles". The Nash nudes were also very popular with the younger guys.
I heard every Texas truck have to have a set of bull horns mounted on the front before they would be issued plates!?!
I heard every Texas truck have to have a set of bull horns mounted on the front before they would be issued plates!?!
Yes, hood ornaments did come in handy.
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Originally Posted by fatfords
Jake08,
Welcome to FTE! Here's some info on the mounting location that I measured on a '54 hood that had an ornament:
Measuring along the body line on the center of the hood, starting at the back (near the windshield), the first hole is at 33 3/4" and the second is at 37 3/4". I'm not saying that this is the "definitive" location, just one sample. I think these were dealer installed, so the location might vary slightly.
Good Luck!
Welcome to FTE! Here's some info on the mounting location that I measured on a '54 hood that had an ornament:
Measuring along the body line on the center of the hood, starting at the back (near the windshield), the first hole is at 33 3/4" and the second is at 37 3/4". I'm not saying that this is the "definitive" location, just one sample. I think these were dealer installed, so the location might vary slightly.
Good Luck!
I finally got time to check it and I'd say it's within an 1/8" of his measurement. Take pictures!!!!