Thursday, January 8, 2009

Car Parts: The Hood Ornament and Chrome

Three views of an American automotive icon and ...
... a headlight.
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... the rounded hood.
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...an up close look.
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Mama says she doesn't remember us having a Pontiac. Did you or your friends? Maybe you're a car collector, and you have one now. I'd love to read your memories or see your photos.
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8 comments:

  1. NevaJanuary 8, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    We had Chevys or Buicks.....never a Pontiac.....I don't remember this hood ornament....very nice!

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  2. WarrenJanuary 8, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    wow -- interesting hood ornament, I don't think I've seen one like that before; I like it!

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  3. david mcmahonJanuary 8, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    That's a stunning hood. Great slipstream design.

    In answer to your question, the skeleton series is at

    http://david-mcmahon.blogspot.com/2008/09/i-is-for-ilium.html

    hope you enjoy it!!

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  4. Jim KlenkeJanuary 9, 2009 at 4:16 AM

    Looks like the front of a boat. Cool.

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  5. Jane Hards PhotographyJanuary 9, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    That's just so cool. No a thing like that here.

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  6. Debbie Courson SmithJanuary 9, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    I've only seen that hood ornament at car shows. I don't remember it in the "real world."

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  7. WendyBJanuary 9, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    Sharp!

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  8. AVCr8teurJanuary 9, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    I love that hood ornament. My dad had a green Pontiac Lemans back in the 60's/70's, but it wasn't as elegant as the one in your photo.

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