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dapperg · 05-16-2013, 02:17 PM

My fellow truckheads, I have scoured the threads of the forum in search for any pictures or ideas of what the original hood ornament looked like for the 72' Chevy C10 Super to no avail.

From my research, the factory built C10 Supers had a hood ornament on some models but I've not been able to find them. Any ideas?

Mine has the area to attach one but it is missing. I'd like make a custom one or find an original somewhere. And if I've overlooked a past thread with the right info, my apologies.

Thanks!

dapperg · 05-16-2013, 02:28 PM

Here's my best guess of what they looked like. I don't think they're that fancy but I just can't find anything.

cdowns · 05-16-2013, 02:34 PM

no factory hood ornaments but have seen more than one jcwitney one stuck in place on hoods

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-16-2013, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

no factory hood ornaments but have seen more than one jcwitney one stuck in place on hoods

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**too much stuff** · 05-16-2013, 03:18 PM

No factory hood ornaments for 67-72. I have seen some on trucks, and am thinking the 71-72 monte carlo has been used numerous times.

sir_talk_alot · 05-17-2013, 12:16 AM

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Ive never heard of a factory ornament. Now dealers did stuff. The chevy dealer put ornaments on custom 10s. I finally figured out what mine came from. They are 1958 impala fender ornaments.
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SS Tim · 05-17-2013, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by dapperg

...From my research, the factory built C10 Supers had a hood ornament on some models but I've not been able to find them. Any ideas?...

Where did you find anything that would support this?

**special-K** · 05-17-2013, 06:57 AM

I'm wondering where the info you researched came from as well. Because I can say with absolute certainty that GM never offered a hood ornament on any of the 67-72 trucks. If it was a Cheyenne Super feature then all would have them. If it was an option then any could have one. As mentioned,in the late '80s-early '90s the 1st generation Monte Carlo ornaments were a popular add-on. I think they look really good,like factory,especially on 71/72s since they don't say "Chevrolet" already on the front. I even bought one back then and still have it. I thought bout using it on several truck,then decided to leave well enough alone. I think I'm sitting on a fairly precious gem by now

**Tom Vogel** · 05-17-2013, 09:15 AM

NOooooooooo
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dapperg · 05-17-2013, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

Where did you find anything that would support this?

After looking at this again http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=338680 I misread it.

As you guys were saying, this was a dealer option added on. Anyone know what the dealer ornaments looked like?

dapperg · 05-17-2013, 09:31 AM

I may just make a rounded off replacement piece to make it fit the obvious hole where the hood ornament went on mine. I'll take some pictures of what it looks like and see if I can come up with something nice.

I don't really wanna put anything fancy on it, i'd just rather have something there other than a hole!

dapperg · 05-17-2013, 09:38 AM

Maybe i'll try this!!

elf w/capital T · 11-10-2013, 07:22 PM

PO had something on the hood, it was broke, pitted all from heck, since its my truck....i am THINKING about looking around but honestly....i dont think they were ever factory...even on the 67 68...

**LockDoc** · 11-10-2013, 09:37 PM

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Here is what my '71 Mini Dump Truck has on the hood. Not factory but I don't have a clue what it's off of. It fits the curve pretty good...

LockDoc

**special-K** · 11-10-2013, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dapperg

After looking at this again http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=338680 I misread it.

As you guys were saying, this was a dealer option added on. Anyone know what the dealer ornaments looked like?

There also weren't dealer ornaments,if GM accessory is what you mean. Sure,I guess someone could have a dealer install what anyone else could,which doesn't make it a "dealer ornament". Factory is only available from factory and dealer is only available from dealer. The rest is simply aftermarket

In The Ten Ring · 11-10-2013, 11:13 PM

My truck's PO is a huge hood ornament buff (my dad). He has put hood ornaments and emblems onto each of his riding lawn mowers also, always a Lincoln or Cadillac emblem/hood ornament.

He put this onto my truck probably back in the 70's or early 80's. Since he had the truck 2 years before I was born, I used to think this WAS a Chevrolet emblem!

I couldn't imagine my truck without it so it will stay as long as I have anything to do with it. I don't see myself adding one onto another truck if I was to get it though unless of course, something happened to my (current) truck and I found a replacement.

Batavia67-C/30 · 11-11-2013, 03:07 AM

Heres the hood ornament I used to have for my truck.

lil hoodlum · 11-11-2013, 03:18 AM

The only thing that seems to "adorn" my hood is bird poop on occasion!

Keith

bdudley · 09-08-2014, 04:14 PM

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CG · 09-08-2014, 04:46 PM

You have a nice truck. Personally I dislike the hood decorations on our style trucks ... to each there own though =)

05-16-2013, 02:17 PM	#1
dapperg Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 84	Hood ornament for 72' C10 Super? My fellow truckheads, I have scoured the threads of the forum in search for any pictures or ideas of what the original hood ornament looked like for the 72' Chevy C10 Super to no avail. From my research, the factory built C10 Supers had a hood ornament on some models but I've not been able to find them. Any ideas? Mine has the area to attach one but it is missing. I'd like make a custom one or find an original somewhere. And if I've overlooked a past thread with the right info, my apologies. Thanks! __________________ . . . . . . . . . ________ . . . . . . __________///____ //_____ /____ 72’ __/_____ /_ ___/ ===( o )=======( o ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72' Chevy C10 Super Fleetside Longbed "Speak softly & carry a big pistol."

05-16-2013, 02:28 PM	#2
dapperg Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 84	Re: Hood ornament for 72' C10 Super? Here's my best guess of what they looked like. I don't think they're that fancy but I just can't find anything. Attached Images __________________ . . . . . . . . . ________ . . . . . . __________///____ //_____ /____ 72’ __/_____ /_ ___/ ===( o )=======( o ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72' Chevy C10 Super Fleetside Longbed "Speak softly & carry a big pistol."

05-16-2013, 02:34 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Hood ornament for 72' C10 Super? no factory hood ornaments but have seen more than one jcwitney one stuck in place on hoods __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-16-2013, 03:18 PM	#5
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,712	Re: Hood ornament for 72' C10 Super? No factory hood ornaments for 67-72. I have seen some on trucks, and am thinking the 71-72 monte carlo has been used numerous times. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

05-17-2013, 12:16 AM	#6
sir_talk_alot Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mayflower,AR Posts: 802	Re: Hood ornament for 72' C10 Super? Posted via Mobile Device Ive never heard of a factory ornament. Now dealers did stuff. The chevy dealer put ornaments on custom 10s. I finally figured out what mine came from. They are 1958 impala fender ornaments. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ -Mike- '94 GMT 400 ext z71 3" body, 3 in rough country, hd mirrors, 20" motometals on 35s

05-17-2013, 12:21 AM	#7
sir_talk_alot Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mayflower,AR Posts: 802	Re: Hood ornament for 72' C10 Super? Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ -Mike- '94 GMT 400 ext z71 3" body, 3 in rough country, hd mirrors, 20" motometals on 35s

05-17-2013, 06:57 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Hood ornament for 72' C10 Super? I'm wondering where the info you researched came from as well. Because I can say with absolute certainty that GM never offered a hood ornament on any of the 67-72 trucks. If it was a Cheyenne Super feature then all would have them. If it was an option then any could have one. As mentioned,in the late '80s-early '90s the 1st generation Monte Carlo ornaments were a popular add-on. I think they look really good,like factory,especially on 71/72s since they don't say "Chevrolet" already on the front. I even bought one back then and still have it. I thought bout using it on several truck,then decided to leave well enough alone. I think I'm sitting on a fairly precious gem by now Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-17-2013, 09:15 AM	#10
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: Hood ornament for 72' C10 Super? NOooooooooo Posted via Mobile Device

05-17-2013, 09:31 AM	#12
dapperg Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 84	Re: Hood ornament for 72' C10 Super? I may just make a rounded off replacement piece to make it fit the obvious hole where the hood ornament went on mine. I'll take some pictures of what it looks like and see if I can come up with something nice. I don't really wanna put anything fancy on it, i'd just rather have something there other than a hole! __________________ . . . . . . . . . ________ . . . . . . __________///____ //_____ /____ 72’ __/_____ /_ ___/ ===( o )=======( o ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72' Chevy C10 Super Fleetside Longbed "Speak softly & carry a big pistol."

05-17-2013, 09:38 AM	#13
dapperg Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 84	Re: Hood ornament for 72' C10 Super? Maybe i'll try this!! __________________ . . . . . . . . . ________ . . . . . . __________///____ //_____ /____ 72’ __/_____ /_ ___/ ===( o )=======( o ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72' Chevy C10 Super Fleetside Longbed "Speak softly & carry a big pistol."

11-10-2013, 07:22 PM	#14
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 993	Re: Hood ornament for 72' C10 Super? PO had something on the hood, it was broke, pitted all from heck, since its my truck....i am THINKING about looking around but honestly....i dont think they were ever factory...even on the 67 68...

11-10-2013, 09:37 PM	#15
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,395	Re: Hood ornament for 72' C10 Super? - Here is what my '71 Mini Dump Truck has on the hood. Not factory but I don't have a clue what it's off of. It fits the curve pretty good... LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-10-2013, 11:13 PM	#17
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Hood ornament for 72' C10 Super? My truck's PO is a huge hood ornament buff (my dad). He has put hood ornaments and emblems onto each of his riding lawn mowers also, always a Lincoln or Cadillac emblem/hood ornament. He put this onto my truck probably back in the 70's or early 80's. Since he had the truck 2 years before I was born, I used to think this WAS a Chevrolet emblem! I couldn't imagine my truck without it so it will stay as long as I have anything to do with it. I don't see myself adding one onto another truck if I was to get it though unless of course, something happened to my (current) truck and I found a replacement.

11-11-2013, 03:07 AM	#18
Batavia67-C/30 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Whitefish Posts: 34	Re: Hood ornament for 72' C10 Super? Heres the hood ornament I used to have for my truck. __________________ .1967 Chevy C/30 1 Ton Dually/454ci 4 Speed - Batavia Blue .1967 Chevy Impala 2 door Sport Coupe (Project) - Sexy Sadie "SS" .1971 Ford Mustang Coupe/302ci 3 Speed - Crazy Horse (The Girlfriend's ride) .1988 Ford Ranger XLT/2.9L 5 Speed - Fred Buddy (The Girlfriend's Truck) .1968 AMC Rambler American 2 Door Post/232ci 3 On The Tree (Project)

11-11-2013, 03:18 AM	#19
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,703	Re: Hood ornament for 72' C10 Super? The only thing that seems to "adorn" my hood is bird poop on occasion! Keith



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09-08-2014, 04:14 PM	#20
bdudley Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 2	Re: Hood ornament for 72' C10 Super? I have one on my truck. Every says they did not come stock. I have no clue, but it looks absolutely amazing and everyone and I mean everyone comments on it. What do you think Attached Images

09-08-2014, 04:46 PM	#21
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,826	Re: Hood ornament for 72' C10 Super? You have a nice truck. Personally I dislike the hood decorations on our style trucks ... to each there own though =) __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

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