bob duffer Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Anyone know what year and type of car this would go to ? Found in my Dad's garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryankazmer Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 41 Cadillac type, but someone smarter than I will need to tell you how to tell OEM from aftermarket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Man Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Looks like someone gave it a trim... They must be used to unlatch the hood? This one is supposed to be original but yours looks better in the detail, unfortunately with it being trimmed off it will only be a shelf item, guessing that will kill the value? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Cadillac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob duffer Posted August 16, 2021 Author Share Posted August 16, 2021 9 hours ago, Graham Man said: Looks like someone gave it a trim... They must be used to unlatch the hood? This one is supposed to be original but yours looks better in the detail, unfortunately with it being trimmed off it will only be a shelf item, guessing that will kill the value? Here is what the bottom loos like , maybe it is just a remake ... 9 hours ago, Graham Man said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Commonly reproduced item, looks like a good copy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 The '41 style ornament was a real popular accessory in the mid-1970's. Lots of Superfly wannabe's in those days. A security guard where I worked had one on his '75 CDV. I always smiled when I opened an original. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Mount it on a piece of black marble and it will make a great paperweight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 I sometimes worry about the one on our 1941 Cadillac convertible. It always seems I have to apply too much effort to raise it when opening the hood. When I'm cautious, I'm sometimes accused of "fondling". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 34 minutes ago, Marty Roth said: accused of "fondling". Yep, that's what the cop called it. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 4 hours ago, Marty Roth said: It always seems I have to apply too much effort to raise it I have the same experience with my 41, May be the nature of the beast 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrspeedyt Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 (edited) mine. ain’t broke yet. (but badly weathered.) Edited August 25, 2021 by mrspeedyt (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelfish Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 If you find a radiator cap with an elephant be sure to hang on to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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