Identify this REO hood

[EDNY]

Just acquired this hood, it's complete and actually very solid with hinges.  Was looking for a donor hood for a vintage Chevy truck project when I located this one.  Looking around the internet I figure it's about a 1940 Speed Wagon hood...is this correct?

 

Finally - I need to cut it up if I use it and wanted to check with the REO folks to be sure that I'm not committing a capital crime if it has any collect-ability value.

 

Thanks

[Ronabi]

That is a hood off of a 1941 REO Speedwagon.

 

 

[Ronabi]

That hood would be worth it's weight in gold to someone restoring one of these REO trucks.

[Mark Gregory]

I asked on the Reo Club your question here is the answer .

 

 

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Right.   It looks like the '41 Speed Wagon in the picture.  Now here's the answer to your question "Are you committing a capital crime if you want to cut it up?"   You Bet!   Don't cut it up!  If you really want to put it or something like it on your Chevy very simply  copy it in fiber glass=problem solved.  But do not cut it up.  Do it in fiber glass & keep this one in the family for a much better use.   
That's my candid advice.    

[EDNY]

Thanks guys.. I agree that it shouldn't be cut up. Thought about the mold process but never copied a part this big..the (many) louvers would be a challenge for my skill level. 

 

I'll put it in my barn and use it as trading material - hope the word gets out.

[EDNY]

OK...hood will be in storage until I locate a new owner.

 

Here is a link to my forum with info:

 

http://rustybowtie.com/index.php?topic=2373.0

[Ronabi]

There is a guy that is looking for parts or the whole hood if you're willing to sell it.