1937 Lasalle series 50 left headlight lens and hood ornament

[czumwalt]

Looking for the subject parts. Appreciate info.

[carlhungness]

I believe the hood ornament is available new from American Arrow and it is probably worth the price once you try to re-chrome an original. Getting the pins out is a major undertaking and more than likely you'll have to make new aluminum fins. I think the new cost is in the $750 range. I don't have a spare headlight lens but will keep your name on file if I do locate one.

[DaveZ]

I bought one from AA and it was absolutely beautiful, but because of the shrinkage in the casting it would not mount correctly.  Had to send it back:-( I didn't want to mess with the body to get it the fit correctly and still support the hood. Just an FYI.

[carlhungness]

     I'm pretty familiar with the shrinkage and just imagined the hood ornament producers would have addressed the problem. Thanks for the heads up. I will now approach the damn pins in the bottom of the ornament and see what I can do to get them out. It is near impossible to figure out if they go
straight in or are angled!

[DaveZ]

They are straight:-)

[carlhungness]

Well that helps. I talked to a man who has a chrome plating shop and he says he pulls them out, using an 080 screw! I'll probably try to build a jig that holds the ornament and see what I can do.

[k8096]

czumwalt...I sent you a private message.

[carlhungness]

Have not received a private message. You can try me at carlhungness@frontier.com or 812 273-2472

[k8096]

Message sent to your e mail   Thanks.