Desotodav Posted February 13, 2014 Report Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) Maybe we did things different here in Oz with hood mascots? My 52 blue Desoto truck has the mascot pictured below. Our early Dodge trucks (48-51?) seemed to have the ram mascot, but my 53 Dodge coupe truck had one similar to my 52 Desoto truck. My 53 Fargo had the 'domed' world map mascot. It appears that our mascots had interchangeable pieces here which you could fit to the center of the mascot depending on the model of truck - there is one of these pieces pictured to the left of the 2nd attached photo. My 55 cream colored Desoto truck has a Hernando Desoto round badge on the front near the nosecone. I like that one of yours with the big horns Moose - that's cool !! Edited February 13, 2014 by Desotodav 1 Quote
ggdad1951 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Posted February 13, 2014 Maybe we did things different here in Oz with hood mascots? My 52 blue Desoto truck has the mascot pictured below. Our early Dodge trucks (48-51?) seemed to have the ram mascot, but my 53 Dodge coupe truck had one similar to my 52 Desoto truck. My 53 Fargo had the 'domed' world map mascot. It appears that our mascots had interchangeable pieces here which you could fit to the center of the mascot depending on the model of truck - there is one of these pieces pictured to the left of the 2nd attached photo. My 55 cream colored Desoto truck has a Hernando Desoto round badge on the front near the nosecone. I like that one of yours with the big horns Moose - that's cool !! you do lots of things different mate! 2 Quote
HanksB3B Posted February 13, 2014 Report Posted February 13, 2014 Personally mate, I think it should have been a lamb not a ram, would have be more true to form on your portion of the globe. I guess a kangaroo, a wombat, or crikey,,an old crock would have worked out too Hank Quote
Frank Elder Posted February 13, 2014 Report Posted February 13, 2014 I haven't been able to find the correct part number for my 53 B4B but I like the way this one looks. 1952 Dodge coronet hood ornament 1 Quote
JBNeal Posted February 13, 2014 Report Posted February 13, 2014 those two hood ornaments are similar, but not the same. The one pictured on the Coronet has a tab on the tail end that the center chrome molding fits over, and that tab is not very aesthetically pleasing if it is not covered. I found one of each and have them in my stash, don't know what I'm going to do with them yet as they are not show pieces. One thought was to grind the molding tab off, epoxy the open end and paint it some snazzy color as the chrome on it is blistered...another some-day project Quote
Frank Elder Posted February 13, 2014 Report Posted February 13, 2014 Coronet 51 to 53...they might have made changes between models. Quote
TheMoose Posted February 13, 2014 Report Posted February 13, 2014 JBNeal, on 13 Feb 2014 - 2:19 PM, said: those two hood ornaments are similar, but not the same. The one pictured on the Coronet has a tab on the tail end that the center chrome molding fits over, and that tab is not very aesthetically pleasing if it is not covered. I found one of each and have them in my stash, don't know what I'm going to do with them yet as they are not show pieces. One thought was to grind the molding tab off, epoxy the open end and paint it some snazzy color as the chrome on it is blistered...another some-day project The first one I had on my truck was the car style, I replaced it as soon as I found the style I have now. The unfinished end didn't look right. Quote
ggdad1951 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Posted February 13, 2014 I have one of each of those. The finished end one will be on TODD, and its almost still pristine! Quote
Todd B Posted February 13, 2014 Report Posted February 13, 2014 The first one I had on my truck was the car style, I replaced it as soon as I found the style I have now. The unfinished end didn't look right. I really miss green grass 1 Quote
Merle Coggins Posted February 13, 2014 Report Posted February 13, 2014 I really miss green grass I hear ya Todd. I'm ready for Spring. Quote
Desotodav Posted February 13, 2014 Report Posted February 13, 2014 Personally mate, I think it should have been a lamb not a ram, would have be more true to form on your portion of the globe. I guess a kangaroo, a wombat, or crikey,,an old crock would have worked out too Hank The Kangarooo one just doesn't look right to me... http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ORIGINAL-KANGAROO-CAR-MASCOT-HOOD-ORNAMENT-ON-NASH-RADIATOR-MOUNT-/201007504705?pt=AU_Clothing_Merchandise_Media&hash=item2eccfb1d41&_uhb=1%C2'> 2 Quote
Todd B Posted February 14, 2014 Report Posted February 14, 2014 I went rabbit hunting just before dark today and stopped and took a picture of 3 of my parts trucks. The only ram you see is that white crap. I really hate this winter. Quote
HanksB3B Posted February 14, 2014 Report Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) I went rabbit hunting just before dark today and stopped and took a picture of 3 of my parts trucks. The only ram you see is that white crap. I really hate this winter. That gets my vote for Ms. February in the Pilothouse 2015 Calendar ! Nice Shot ! It makes a great screen background...It's was something like 80 out today. Just looking at it cooled me off ! Here's a High Five and a Cyber Snow Shovel, Hank Edited February 14, 2014 by HanksB3B Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted February 14, 2014 Report Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) More Ram pics... Edited October 18, 2017 by Dodgeb4ya 1 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted February 14, 2014 Report Posted February 14, 2014 keep the snow...and the parts trucks...send the firewood... Quote
Young Ed Posted February 14, 2014 Report Posted February 14, 2014 That gets my vote for Ms. February in the Pilothouse 2015 Calendar ! Nice Shot ! It makes a great screen background...It's was something like 80 out today. Just looking at it cooled me off ! Here's a High Five and a Cyber Snow Shovel, Hank Hank now if you cleaned up your desktop of all those icons you'd actually be able to see the picture Quote
Don Coatney Posted February 14, 2014 Report Posted February 14, 2014 I have about 20 icons on my desktop (I use most of them) and I keep getting a message from the guy inside my computer saying that I have unused icons and asking if I want to clean them up. Cant imagine having over 100. Makes me wonder what message I would get then Quote
HanksB3B Posted February 14, 2014 Report Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) Ed, I'll have to get out the Icon Shovel for sure! 119 does seem like a bad winter storm. On the other hand, I'll be allright, Hank P.S. Home always is the most beautiful of places. Edited February 14, 2014 by HanksB3B Quote
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