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Wilbur717

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Wanted hood ornament and lh hood hinge
« on: September 06, 2019, 05:39:55 PM »
I am in search of a 52 Henry J Corsair hood ornament, I found a reproduction on eBay but I’m not sure if it is correct for a 52.  Any help would be much appreciated thanks.

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Re: Wanted hood ornament and lh hood hinge
« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2019, 08:26:16 PM »
If your '52 is a Corsair or Corsair Deluxe, this is the correct hood ornament for it.  Be aware that the '52 Kaiser hood ornament is the same only larger.  Believe the Kaiser version is around 21" long. I don't know how long the HJ version is because I never had an opportunity to measure one but the other HJ ornaments are around 16" long.  A good rule of thumb when it comes to Henry J parts is never trust what an ebay seller says something is because in most cases they don't know. It's best to come on here and ask before you spend a lot of money.
« Last Edit: September 06, 2019, 08:27:47 PM by Fid »
1953 Henry J Corsair Deluxe
Edgar Kaiser's custom 1951 Henry J
1951 Kaiser Special
1952 Allstate Deluxe

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Re: Wanted hood ornament and lh hood hinge
« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2019, 08:44:38 PM »
I have one for sale. rechromed - nice plastic
link to some photos: https://public.fotki.com/48custom/kaiser-parts/page2.html
Price: $295
« Last Edit: September 07, 2019, 08:50:32 AM by custom »
'48 Kaiser Custom
'49 Kaiser Vagabond

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Re: Wanted hood ornament and lh hood hinge
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2019, 11:28:56 AM »
Very nice example Custom!   It's been my experience (and only that) that of the four versions of HJ hood ornaments, this one (1952 Corsair/Corsair Deluxe) is the most difficult one to find. 
1953 Henry J Corsair Deluxe
Edgar Kaiser's custom 1951 Henry J
1951 Kaiser Special
1952 Allstate Deluxe

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Re: Wanted hood ornament and lh hood hinge
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2019, 12:18:39 PM »
...and fairly priced as well (IMHO...but what do I know)!   ;D
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