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Hood Emblem...On or off? #1511027 07/29/2023 12:32 PM
Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,966 Wizzconsin G Guitplayer 'Bolter
Guitplayer 'Bolter G Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,966 Wizzconsin	What do you guys think about the hood emblem on? I like the clean look with it off but having that on definitely tells the year. Attachments emb.JPG (216.12 KB, 182 downloads) ~ BD. "You won't find me in an old folks home" Pioneer Florida Cracker 1958 Apache Stepside 1958 Apache 1/2 ton Panel 1959 Apache 1/2 ton Panel

Re: Hood Emblem...On or off? Guitplayer #1511038 07/29/2023 1:30 PM
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,712 Seminole County, FL W Wayne67vert back yard wrench turner
Wayne67vert back yard wrench turner W Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,712 Seminole County, FL	I vote leave it on. Wayne 1938 1-Ton Farm Truck Stovebolt Gallery Forums 1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it!

Re: Hood Emblem...On or off? Guitplayer #1511060 07/29/2023 3:50 PM
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Guitplayer 'Bolter G Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,966 Wizzconsin	I think you are right. Attachments bbf (2).JPG (337.77 KB, 170 downloads) ~ BD. "You won't find me in an old folks home" Pioneer Florida Cracker 1958 Apache Stepside 1958 Apache 1/2 ton Panel 1959 Apache 1/2 ton Panel

Re: Hood Emblem...On or off? Guitplayer #1511102 07/29/2023 7:25 PM
Joined: May 2016 Posts: 268 Illinois J Johnny N 'Bolter
Johnny N 'Bolter J Joined: May 2016 Posts: 268 Illinois	I say leave it on. Looks good 1949 gmc 1-ton

Re: Hood Emblem...On or off? Guitplayer #1511280 07/31/2023 12:24 AM
Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,456 N.E. Oregon B BC59 'Bolter
BC59 'Bolter B Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,456 N.E. Oregon	Keep it! BC 1960 Chevy C10 driver 261 T5 4.10 dana 44 power loc 1949 GMC 250 project in waiting 1960 C60 pasture art Retired GM dealer tech. 1980 - 2022

Re: Hood Emblem...On or off? Guitplayer #1511283 07/31/2023 12:46 AM
Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 1,003 Pittsburgh Pennsylvania G glenns towing 'Bolter
glenns towing 'Bolter G Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 1,003 Pittsburgh Pennsylvania	On. It belongs there and looks like it should be on there.

Re: Hood Emblem...On or off? Guitplayer #1511311 07/31/2023 8:58 AM
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 marion, in. usa W WE b OLD 'Bolter
WE b OLD 'Bolter W Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 marion, in. usa	On my 54 I left it off and now regret it. Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am. 1954 3100 Chevy truck In the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix 1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017

Re: Hood Emblem...On or off? Guitplayer #1511331 07/31/2023 2:03 PM
Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,966 Wizzconsin G Guitplayer 'Bolter
Guitplayer 'Bolter G Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,966 Wizzconsin	I hear you guys. I put the side emblems yesterday. I also have these 2 fender spears that I know don`t belong on the apache. What year /model truck do these go on? Attachments em.JPG (145.54 KB, 120 downloads) orn.JPG (132.95 KB, 120 downloads) Last edited by Guitplayer; 07/31/2023 5:36 PM. ~ BD. "You won't find me in an old folks home" Pioneer Florida Cracker 1958 Apache Stepside 1958 Apache 1/2 ton Panel 1959 Apache 1/2 ton Panel

Re: Hood Emblem...On or off? Guitplayer #1511347 07/31/2023 3:55 PM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,940 Grandview, Missouri Gdads51 Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT
Gdads51 Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,940 Grandview, Missouri	Billy, Those spears most likely have a casting number on the underside. let us know what it is if you can and we can try and figure out what they came from. Best guess without the casting number, they look like hood ornaments. Dan ~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) \| 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) \| Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)

Re: Hood Emblem...On or off? Guitplayer #1511355 07/31/2023 4:23 PM
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Guitplayer 'Bolter G Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,966 Wizzconsin	I have some time so here are some pics. One has a # 1 a reverse image stamp "made in USA". BLC E in the middle The other has GMC2 Both very heavy and about 14 inches. Attachments 007.JPG (323.54 KB, 105 downloads) 008.JPG (175.17 KB, 105 downloads) 009.JPG (184.97 KB, 105 downloads) 009a.JPG (179.4 KB, 105 downloads) Last edited by Guitplayer; 07/31/2023 4:24 PM. ~ BD. "You won't find me in an old folks home" Pioneer Florida Cracker 1958 Apache Stepside 1958 Apache 1/2 ton Panel 1959 Apache 1/2 ton Panel

Re: Hood Emblem...On or off? Guitplayer #1511371 07/31/2023 5:17 PM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,940 Grandview, Missouri Gdads51 Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT
Gdads51 Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,940 Grandview, Missouri	Billy, GM# 3688253 = 1949-1950 Chevrolet Car Hood Ornament Sounds like mystery solved, except for what to do with them - haha! Dan ~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) \| 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) \| Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)

Re: Hood Emblem...On or off? Guitplayer #1511373 07/31/2023 5:33 PM
Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,966 Wizzconsin G Guitplayer 'Bolter
Guitplayer 'Bolter G Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,966 Wizzconsin	Yeah, I guess try and get them in the hands of someone who needs them. There is one on the hood of a GMC suburban. Attachments emn.JPG (36.59 KB, 111 downloads) ~ BD. "You won't find me in an old folks home" Pioneer Florida Cracker 1958 Apache Stepside 1958 Apache 1/2 ton Panel 1959 Apache 1/2 ton Panel

Re: Hood Emblem...On or off? Guitplayer #1511604 08/02/2023 1:15 PM
Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,966 Wizzconsin G Guitplayer 'Bolter
Guitplayer 'Bolter G Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,966 Wizzconsin	I will leave all emblems on. Attachments 0pf (2).JPG (241.52 KB, 71 downloads) Last edited by Guitplayer; 08/04/2023 12:15 PM. ~ BD. "You won't find me in an old folks home" Pioneer Florida Cracker 1958 Apache Stepside 1958 Apache 1/2 ton Panel 1959 Apache 1/2 ton Panel

Re: Hood Emblem...On or off? Guitplayer #1516111 09/06/2023 1:02 PM
Joined: May 2009 Posts: 135 Columbia, Missouri 3 35mike 'Bolter
35mike 'Bolter 3 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 135 Columbia, Missouri	Those are hood ornaments for '49 and '50 Chevy passenger cars. Mike 1936 1-1/2 Ton (RD) Stake Body Original In the Gallery Forum

Re: Hood Emblem...On or off? Guitplayer #1516146 09/06/2023 4:24 PM
Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,966 Wizzconsin G Guitplayer 'Bolter
Guitplayer 'Bolter G Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,966 Wizzconsin	Originally Posted by Guitplayer Yeah, I guess try and get them in the hands of someone who needs them. There is one on the hood of a GMC suburban. yep, certainly not a 58-59. Possible on 49-50 Surburban's? ~ BD. "You won't find me in an old folks home" Pioneer Florida Cracker 1958 Apache Stepside 1958 Apache 1/2 ton Panel 1959 Apache 1/2 ton Panel

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