50's Pontiacs with Chief hood ornament

[Larry Chestnut]

I'm looking for someone who has an early fifties Pontiac with an amber Chief's head.

I want to incorporate the ornament into a painting I'm working on. I'm not looking to buy, just need reference images.

If anyone knows of someone who might be willing to help, that would be much appreciated.

Larry Chestnut

72castagna@gmail.com

609-249-4050 

[john hess]

look and post here in the forum under Pontiac Flathead Owners... someone sure to help you out. I unfortunately do not have the amber insert in mine.... just chrome

 

[John348]

Larry

I have one of the shelves in my shop as a decoration I will get some pictures of it for you later when I get down there

[Joe Cocuzza]

[Pfeil]

[Kornkurt]

The one in the last picture labeled as a 1948 is actually a 1949.  1948 was a red plastic wing that did not light up.

[rocketraider]

10 hours ago, Pfeil said:

Elegant and distinctive. 

[Laughing Coyote]

I would like to see how the 1955 one would look lit up in the dark.  I bet it's way cool.

[John_S_in_Penna]

On 9/17/2022 at 8:27 AM, Kornkurt said:

The one in the last picture labeled as a 1948 is actually a 1949.  1948 was a red plastic wing that did not light up.

To my view, the 1949 (labeled 1948) best portrays

the American Indian features and dignity.  As years

progressed, the Indian face became more stylized.

 

Edited September 21, 2022 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history)

[Pfeil]

3 hours ago, Bills Auto Works said:

 

   These were so damn cool! My 55 Chieftan did not have one that lit up, as I guess it was the base model for the year. I have always wanted to get one & incorporate it into something I was building!

 

God bless

Bill

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/nationwide-single-car-transport-hauling-open-or-enclosed.614419/

Bill, the illuminated chief was an option on a deluxe chieftain and also on the Star Chief when it came out in 54.

[Pfeil]

2 hours ago, Laughing Coyote said:

I would like to see how the 1955 one would look lit up in the dark.  I bet it's way cool.

[Pfeil]

I think, but not absolutely positive that the 1955 Indian head mascot somewhere in mid production changed from amber to clear. Something to do with Gov. regs. Below is a clear 1955;

The 1956 Pontiac hood ornament below has no Indian head at all, and the mascot is like a Bomber jet, and they are all clear.

 

In 1957 there is no hood ornament, but the front fender wind splits or projectiles could be ordered with illumination. See below.

 

  

Edited September 21, 2022 by Pfeil (see edit history)