Larry Chestnut Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john hess Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfeil Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kornkurt Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 10 hours ago, Pfeil said: Elegant and distinctive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coyote Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I would like to see how the 1955 one would look lit up in the dark. I bet it's way cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 (edited) 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) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfeil Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 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. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfeil Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 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. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfeil Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 (edited) 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) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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