1935 'Sailing Ship' Hood ornament

[Dsquared]

replacing the hood ornament on a 35' PJ 2 door Sedan

is there a best 'approach' to get in and underneath, removing the 'broken'  one, and to clean and install the replacement?  Like many other things its a very tight space.

any advice,direction is appreciated

[Guest]

Can't help you with the bolt access but as far as cleaning an intricate piece like that, I find spray oven cleaner works best. Won't harm the plating. Let it sit for 10 minutes or so, then use a toothbrush on it. Rinse, good as new.

[keiser31]

I hate to say it, but I think you may have to move the radiator out of the way to access the mounting bolts.

[TomP]

Dsquared if your interested in passing your old Hood Ornament regardless of condition I would be interested. Thanks

[Scott Bonesteel]

Tom, keep in mind that a 35 ship won't fit a 34 shell.  Look similar but lots of differences.  Biggest difference is that the front of the 35 fits into the stainless trim on the sides of the grille, while the 34--even on the later series with the stainless trim around the grille--sits up above, independent of the grille trim.  Maybe you just want a shelf ornament, but thought I would point that out.