Tri star hood emblem?

[John Brayton]

Hi All,

I'm looking for the correct 1953 Commander (early) hood tri-star for our project. S.I. has the tri-star for the trunk lid but not the hood. Are they the same? All clues will be appreciated!!

Regards,

John Brayton

[rockne10]

[StudeRich]

There is more concave to the backside of the hood ornament due to the curvature of the hood, the deck emblem is smaller, but much flatter than a C or K Model hood Ornament. [^]

The Sedan hood Ornament is even more concave.

StudeRich

[S2DSteve]

The hood tri-star is different than the trunk, unique to the coupe/hardtop, and difficult to find. They do turn up from time to time, but not for cheap. I do have a nice one I would part with for $150 plus a paintable core in trade.


Steve Hudson
The Dalles, Oregon
1949 "GMOBaker" 1-T Dually (workhorse)
1953 Commander Convertible (show & go)
1953 Champion Starliner (custom/rod project)
1954 Champion Coupe (daily driver)
1960 Hawk (future project?)

[BeeJay]

I have one that i would part with. Would be plateable.
Bob


Own '53 Commander Starliner. Red w/beige top. 350 Chev/700R4. Tilt,cruise,A/C.http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3...ontheBeach.jpg

[sals54]

John, Do you need one for a sedan or a C/K model? I have a couple of them for the sedans NOS. Let me know.

sals54

[John Brayton]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the quick response! If you could email me directly I could ask you about your tri-stars. It is a C/K coupe that I'm working on. My email is johnbraytonz@comcast.net

Regards,

John Brayton

[Roscomacaw]

As I've mentioned before, the Tri-Star ornaments persisted in being used til the end of the '53 model run AT the Los Angeles plant.

Just a bit of trivia.


1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1963 Cruiser
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door

[dean pearson]

Look at the "is this factory" post there is a picture of one and StudeRich thinks he doesn't need it!

Dean.

[John Brayton]

Hi All,

Still looking for an early hood tri-star. I found one that needs serious repair but would prefer a better one to refinish. Hope you have leads.

Regards,


John Brayton

[StudeRich]

quote:Originally posted by dean pearson

Look at the "is this factory" post there is a picture of one and StudeRich thinks he doesn't need it! Dean.

Sorry Dean, but that is not a Tri-Star hood front emblem, standard on all cars, its's a Hood (top) Ornament, which on '53-'54 C & K Models was an optional ACCESSORY.

StudeRich