The Ford Barn

51woodie · 09-06-2018, 06:42 PM

The '46 Coupe I bought has a Jet Fighter for a hood ornament. Anybody know where these came from and the time frame?

drolston · 09-06-2018, 07:01 PM

I don't know, but I want one!

woodiewagon46 · 09-06-2018, 08:02 PM

I have one and could not find out much info on it. They are fairly rare and could be purchased from aftermarket suppliers such as Western Auto, PEP Boys ETC. The little I have found out was that it didn't become available until the '50s and was something like $10 or $12 so not many people wanted to spend that kind of money on a car that was several years old. I have several aftermarket dress up hood ornaments for the '46. Two versions of the "Goddess of Speed", one with her arms outstretched, holding a wheel and one version with her arms along side of her. These came in four colors, clear, red, green and blue. I have all but the green. I also have one that looks very much like the Buick, "torpedo" and another that is in the shape of a lightening bolt, in red. At one time I was putting a different one on my car every month or so but stopped doing it. I now keep the Red, "Goddess of Speed" on my car because the red matches the red accents on the '46. If you learn anything about them please post what you learn. Some day I'll get my Daughter In Law to try to figure out how to post pictures and I'll do so.

Marvin/TN · 09-06-2018, 08:52 PM

I don't know but I like it especially since I am on old Jet Aircraft Mechanic, wouldn't mind one for my 46 coupe

Tinker · 09-06-2018, 09:45 PM

The old little mags sold some cool aftermarket hood ornaments in the back sales section. Maybe one of those, I'll thumb through some.

Super nice and cool.

Vintage Copper 47 · 09-07-2018, 12:36 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Marvin/TN

I don't know but I like it especially since I am on old Jet Aircraft Mechanic, wouldn't mind one for my 46 coupe

I want a "lady" on my hood as well!

deuce5wndw · 09-07-2018, 08:22 AM

If the pictures work here are a few I have in my showcase. The first two are 46 and they attach to the original base in place of the eight ornament. You can still use the eight ornament with the bullseye ornament. The second picture is a 47-48 hood ornament with the goddess insert installed where the original blue plastic came out. Enjoy, Dale.

waterboychuck · 09-07-2018, 09:52 AM

There is a member on the barn who goes by "bolts". His avatar on his 48 looks like like one of the photos above.

APDAVE · 09-07-2018, 10:43 AM

Heres Mine!

Seth Swoboda · 09-07-2018, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deuce5wndw

If the pictures work here are a few I have in my showcase. The first two are 46 and they attach to the original base in place of the eight ornament. You can still use the eight ornament with the bullseye ornament. The second picture is a 47-48 hood ornament with the goddess insert installed where the original blue plastic came out. Enjoy, Dale.

Dale, thanks for posting. I like the "goddess" ornament. Good to hear from you again.

Seth

24ruxstel1339 · 09-07-2018, 02:32 PM

Didn't Oldsmobile have a similar jet style hood ornament in the 50s ?

deuce5wndw · 09-07-2018, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

Dale, thanks for posting. I like the "goddess" ornament. Good to hear from you again.

Seth

Thanks Seth!

Big Red 51 · 09-07-2018, 06:57 PM

'51 Looks very similar to the 1953 Ford ornament except yours has a cockpit and larger wing tip tanks shaped like a jet engine minus the large base.
Don

drolston · 09-07-2018, 06:57 PM

The airplane ornament (only, not with the base) is on Ebay for a very rich $90, considering it is badly pitted.

Tinker · 09-07-2018, 10:09 PM

Anyone have a 50's jc Whitney catalog? I dont think its a Whitney. Thinking it's a later repo?

First image is a whitney ad around mid 50s-early60s.
Second if a bull aftermarket hood ornament that I have not been able to place. If someone knows, please share. I've looked.

cas3 · 09-09-2018, 08:36 AM

the goddess of speed, the woman holding a wheel out front, came on packards in the 20's and 30's

slowforty · 09-10-2018, 09:12 AM

You can find J.C. Whitney or Warshawsky Catalogs on E-Bay at reasonable prices.
Under 10$

woodiewagon46 · 09-10-2018, 10:10 AM

If there is the jet plane on E-Bay for $90, as post 14 suggests ( I can't find it ), I would purchase it. I have seen the jet for as high as $500. Don't be confused, as there are several different jet planes out there. The one that 51, and others pictured is the real deal.

Tinker · 09-12-2018, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodiewagon46

If there is the jet plane on E-Bay for $90, as post 14 suggests ( I can't find it ), I would purchase it. I have seen the jet for as high as $500. Don't be confused, as there are several different jet planes out there. The one that 51, and others pictured is the real deal.

So for the posters knowledge. Do you know the history?

woodiewagon46 · 09-13-2018, 09:06 AM

There isn't very much info specifically on aftermarket hood ornaments out there. From what I can find, the Jet pictured by 51 and others, was modeled on the Lockheed F94 that first flew in 1949. It wasn't offered until 1951. I saw one in an original box that had a price tag on it for $11.99 which was a lot of money in 1951 to spend on a car that was now 6 years old. I can't find any production numbers on how many were made. As I originally stated I have seen Them as high as $500.

09-06-2018, 07:01 PM	#2
drolston Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 1,627	Re: Identify this Hood Ornament I don't know, but I want one!

09-06-2018, 08:02 PM	#3
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,555	Re: Identify this Hood Ornament I have one and could not find out much info on it. They are fairly rare and could be purchased from aftermarket suppliers such as Western Auto, PEP Boys ETC. The little I have found out was that it didn't become available until the '50s and was something like $10 or $12 so not many people wanted to spend that kind of money on a car that was several years old. I have several aftermarket dress up hood ornaments for the '46. Two versions of the "Goddess of Speed", one with her arms outstretched, holding a wheel and one version with her arms along side of her. These came in four colors, clear, red, green and blue. I have all but the green. I also have one that looks very much like the Buick, "torpedo" and another that is in the shape of a lightening bolt, in red. At one time I was putting a different one on my car every month or so but stopped doing it. I now keep the Red, "Goddess of Speed" on my car because the red matches the red accents on the '46. If you learn anything about them please post what you learn. Some day I'll get my Daughter In Law to try to figure out how to post pictures and I'll do so.

09-06-2018, 08:52 PM	#4
Marvin/TN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN area Posts: 832	Re: Identify this Hood Ornament I don't know but I like it especially since I am on old Jet Aircraft Mechanic, wouldn't mind one for my 46 coupe

09-06-2018, 09:45 PM	#5
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: Identify this Hood Ornament The old little mags sold some cool aftermarket hood ornaments in the back sales section. Maybe one of those, I'll thumb through some. Super nice and cool. Last edited by Tinker; 09-06-2018 at 10:08 PM.

09-07-2018, 09:52 AM	#8
waterboychuck Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nine Mile Falls,WA Posts: 900	Re: Identify this Hood Ornament There is a member on the barn who goes by "bolts". His avatar on his 48 looks like like one of the photos above. __________________ The sign of a good craftsman is how well they cover up their mistakes.

09-07-2018, 02:32 PM	#11
24ruxstel1339 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: N.E.Ohio Posts: 116	Re: Identify this Hood Ornament Didn't Oldsmobile have a similar jet style hood ornament in the 50s ?

09-07-2018, 06:57 PM	#13
Big Red 51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central New Jersey Posts: 131	Re: Identify this Hood Ornament '51 Looks very similar to the 1953 Ford ornament except yours has a cockpit and larger wing tip tanks shaped like a jet engine minus the large base. Don

09-09-2018, 08:36 AM	#16
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,571	Re: Identify this Hood Ornament the goddess of speed, the woman holding a wheel out front, came on packards in the 20's and 30's

09-10-2018, 09:12 AM	#17
slowforty Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tinley Park Ill Posts: 1,060	Re: Identify this Hood Ornament You can find J.C. Whitney or Warshawsky Catalogs on E-Bay at reasonable prices. Under 10$

09-10-2018, 10:10 AM	#18
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,555	Re: Identify this Hood Ornament If there is the jet plane on E-Bay for $90, as post 14 suggests ( I can't find it ), I would purchase it. I have seen the jet for as high as $500. Don't be confused, as there are several different jet planes out there. The one that 51, and others pictured is the real deal.

09-13-2018, 09:06 AM	#20
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,555	Re: Identify this Hood Ornament There isn't very much info specifically on aftermarket hood ornaments out there. From what I can find, the Jet pictured by 51 and others, was modeled on the Lockheed F94 that first flew in 1949. It wasn't offered until 1951. I saw one in an original box that had a price tag on it for $11.99 which was a lot of money in 1951 to spend on a car that was now 6 years old. I can't find any production numbers on how many were made. As I originally stated I have seen Them as high as $500.