Shotrod

Wedge makes me think of the wedges that are put in the end of a hammer handle to spread the wood and keep the head on only those aren't lead that i remember. But think it would be easy enough to make if i figure out the dimensions i would need using a piece of cardboard or something.

I'll get the info on them and see if he wants to put ads up also. Thanks for the info!

They are complete, i can see the space where it appears a wedge as you called it or something goes in the slot created by the tabs of the wings. Here are a couple pictures but from the auction not mine. The man didn't realize how the wings went on so displayed it with them swooped back. I could make a lead wedge if i knew the dimensions i would think, melting fishing weights possibly. The man sells vintage motorcyle parts, mostly harley so didn't likely know what he had as I never see them low priced unless they are really pitted. We thought this was a little messed up from the pictures but ended up being really nice. In fact it didn't matter if it was pitted as it would match the ambulance better. I tossed in a couple cell pics also. He just got new windshield and side windows put in made it look like a new rig! Then on our way to another little town for a christmas show and chinese auction. Halloween is the best though!

I know where the Terrabonne area is kinda, some people i knew here moved to that area. i still remember crooked river bob advertisements back when they were building all the little ranchettes i think they were called in eastern oregon. They are VW people though and drive a Thing if you remember those odd critters. I will get info on the ammalance as the owner calls it, sometime in the near future. He also has a 49 packard 4 door and a '56 Savoy. He's wanting to sell those though. Do you want the info on the 4 door also? Thank you so much for the help.

That's just my luck Don. I might see if i can pick up a golf tee somewhere. I have one i'm sure and never played golf even but who knows where it is now! Thanks for the tip Owen. The wings weren't on it when i got it. But it is in really nice condition. The bird isn't going to match the ambulance, told my friend we should duct tape it so it matches the vehicle better. Where is your shop in Oregon? I'm from the eugene area and go down at least once a year for the function 4 junction show and cruise in junction city. Not in the ambulance though as it's not mine but would love to take it one time. Just not sure i could handle some of the sharp corners in the streets doing the cruise. Just now getting a system down and learning how and when to do what to make the turning easier.

Hi, I'm new to the forum, joined for a friend who doesn't read or write much. He owns a 1949 Packard ambulance and i recently got him a 'new' hood ornament for it but the part that holds the wings on is missing. I can see that it must be like a wedge, chock or something like that, that goes between the wings inside and the 'notches' at the end keep it there but not sure if this is to be metal or like a metal spring clip or what. i could be totally off on what i think should be there myself even! But before I try to make something for it i'd love to know if anyone here has a picture of what is missing. Hate to see him loose his wings and be back where he started. Deb