Guest mikendor Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Hi, My hood ornament from my 1937 DeSoto disappeared from the chrome shop where it was being re-plated. I am in the middle of restoration and now must find a replacement. Any leads or assistance would be greatly appreciated. I have been faithfully watching ebay, craigslist, emailing all over the country and calling all over to try to find one. Yes, the chrome shop is on the line to pay for the replacement...the problem is finding one. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Try here....http://www.oldmoparts.com/Default.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mikendor Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Yep, Tried Andy Bernbaum & Roberts. Neither one has one. Thanks for the tip though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Try Don Sommer at americanarrowcorp.com. He lists several Desoto ornaments, although I did not see 1937. They do make ornaments for many classic cars, so contact them. Expensive, but superb quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mikendor Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 That's a new site I have not seen. Will give it a try. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mikendor Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 That's a new site I have not seen. Will give it a try. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mikendor Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Just spoke to Don...he does not have one. The search goes on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mikendor Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Posting a few pics of my hood ornament as it was before it was taken from us. The search goes on for a replacement. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 My suggestion is have a search on eBay that returns emails to you every day with all new listings of hood ornaments for sale. Limit the criteria to 1930's & 1940's. Do this because many sellers do not know what they have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Hello Mikendor, I am another 1937 owner. I could sure use a hood emblem. I will try to get a picture of my car so you can see how creative the previous owner was to work the hood catch. Does anyone have a 1937 DeSoto, involved with restoration, and would be willing to loan a hood ornament for duplication? It may be a bit costly but if several of use shared the cost of the investment casting, we could end up with a far superior item than the original. I would suggest to make them out of a high strength bronze, not yellow brass. Even yellow brass would be better than the original. I am also going to post a thread down in the DeSoto section and see if anyone is willing to help out on this project.Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mikendor Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Al, If we hear of another hood ornament from all the calls & emails we sent we will let you know. Good luck with your search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Hello Mike,Thanks for your reminder note. I had forgotten to post a picture of my "Home Brew" hood latch handle. I would almost be proud to drive down main street with my release handle proudly leading the way for my car. The funny thing is.....it works great! Have you had any success with coming up with an original item? Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mikendor Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 We got an original replacement in the mail this week. If we hear of another we will let you know. There is one on Ebay, but the base is not correct. I guess a base could be made if someone wanted to go that route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Here are a couple of pictures of my custom hood ornament. I am still looking for an original.AlPS: I am willing to trade this custom unit in on an original..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIGUEL ANGEL Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Hi guys, i know this conversation its a little old, but i have one 1937 de Soto ornament, i let May e-mail adress peregrina_miguel34@hotmail.com thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 14 hours ago, MIGUEL ANGEL said: Hi guys, i know this conversation its a little old, but i have one 1937 de Soto ornament, i let May e-mail adress peregrina_miguel34@hotmail.com thanks! Please post a photo or three so I can see the condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIGUEL ANGEL Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Looks pretty good. Did you message the original poster about this? There is another guy that was looking awhile back as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIGUEL ANGEL Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 23 hours ago, JACK M said: Please post a photo or three so I can see the condition. 23 hours ago, JACK M said: Please post a photo or three so I can see the condition. 32 minutes ago, JACK M said: Looks pretty good. Did you message the original poster about this? There is another guy that was looking awhile back as well. Thanks jack, i’ll check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 (edited) It was alsfarms he is posted further up the thread. He is on the forums daily. Edited October 2, 2019 by JACK M (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIGUEL ANGEL Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Thanks bro, he mail me already! I appreciate! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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