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NeoJuice · 11-05-2021, 11:51 AM

Went out to a friends farm and in his AD collection I snagged this hood ornament off a truck.

My brother said the dealers used to add them to the trucks. I've never seen one on and AD before but I'm going to try and salvage it for my truck. Does anyone know anything about them? it's such an original piece and so cool

I have no idea how I'm going to fix the mounting holes and if anyone has any suggestions I would be more then open to suggestions.

Thanks.

**mr48chev** · 11-05-2021, 01:11 PM

That looks like a Pontiac or copy of a Pontiac hood ornament Either a 53 Pontiac hood ornament or a knockoff from a parts house or place like JC Whitney that didn't have the face that had the light in it.

That may be off a less fancy model of 53 Pontiac than a Chieftain But my guess is that it is aftermarket.

Being that you are in Alberta that might be a 53 Canadian Pontiac hood ornament. Probably worth a lot more to a guy restoring a Pontiac than junking up the otherwise clean front end of a Chevy truck.

The dealer (s) here just didn't load trucks up with trinkets when they sold them. The local farmers like my grandfather just didn't pay for anything that wasn't functional and my grandfather had a semaphore turn signal rather than lights installed on the fender. That turn signal today would cause some of the stick on trinket brigade to go nuts.

**Rickysnickers** · 11-06-2021, 10:31 AM

On a side note, I didn't even know they still made Hillbilly bread!!

**mr48chev** · 11-07-2021, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickysnickers

On a side note, I didn't even know they still made Hillbilly bread!!

It may have a more politically correct name in the states now. I think it was made by Franz. I just remember it made good toast in the mornings.

NeoJuice · 11-08-2021, 01:35 PM

That Pontiac hood ornament with the clear head is super cool and if it lit up that's even more awesome. Maybe I wont put it on my truck and see if I can sell it instead. I'm sure some Pontiac guy out their might like it for his ride.

Thanks for the input.

crossfire84 · 11-07-2021, 08:00 AM

1951 Pontiac
Flea bay $799.00

11-05-2021, 11:51 AM	#1
NeoJuice Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Beaumont, Alberta Posts: 468	Dealer aftermarket hood ornaments? Went out to a friends farm and in his AD collection I snagged this hood ornament off a truck. My brother said the dealers used to add them to the trucks. I've never seen one on and AD before but I'm going to try and salvage it for my truck. Does anyone know anything about them? it's such an original piece and so cool I have no idea how I'm going to fix the mounting holes and if anyone has any suggestions I would be more then open to suggestions. Thanks. Attached Images

11-05-2021, 01:11 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,719	Re: Dealer aftermarket hood ornaments? That looks like a Pontiac or copy of a Pontiac hood ornament Either a 53 Pontiac hood ornament or a knockoff from a parts house or place like JC Whitney that didn't have the face that had the light in it. That may be off a less fancy model of 53 Pontiac than a Chieftain But my guess is that it is aftermarket. Being that you are in Alberta that might be a 53 Canadian Pontiac hood ornament. Probably worth a lot more to a guy restoring a Pontiac than junking up the otherwise clean front end of a Chevy truck. The dealer (s) here just didn't load trucks up with trinkets when they sold them. The local farmers like my grandfather just didn't pay for anything that wasn't functional and my grandfather had a semaphore turn signal rather than lights installed on the fender. That turn signal today would cause some of the stick on trinket brigade to go nuts. Attached Images __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

11-06-2021, 10:31 AM	#3
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,068	Re: Dealer aftermarket hood ornaments? On a side note, I didn't even know they still made Hillbilly bread!!

11-08-2021, 01:35 PM	#5
NeoJuice Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Beaumont, Alberta Posts: 468	Re: Dealer aftermarket hood ornaments? That Pontiac hood ornament with the clear head is super cool and if it lit up that's even more awesome. Maybe I wont put it on my truck and see if I can sell it instead. I'm sure some Pontiac guy out their might like it for his ride. Thanks for the input.

11-07-2021, 08:00 AM	#6
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,752	Re: Dealer aftermarket hood ornaments? 1951 Pontiac Flea bay $799.00 Attached Images __________________ LIL ERV the 50-3600 396 BBC stroked to 415 cid Richmond 6spd over drive C4 rear Porter built a arms Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!



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