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This is the reason I believe that many hood emblems were spring mounted, starting in the 70’s. That and most likely car washes. More easily stocked as a part, and easier to replace I would think. Of course that would not stop some punk from trying to take something he/she could never actually appreciate, or explain its original origin, and meaning. As if anyone of their friends would comment: “Wow, nice Imperial Eagle!”
I think it might be a good idea to convert the basically useless and gimmicky Auto Dimmer mounted on the dash into a camera! That way you could at least film the offending event, and hand the evidence over to the police in the rarest of rare chance they would actually catch the dumb ass(s). Or, you could install an alarm type set up that would not make noise, but could cause an powerful electrical shock at the mere touch of the ornament, but that’s just my wishful thinking, and not at all legal I’m sure. But neither is ripping off a valuable hood ornament! I was brought up to honor other peoples possessions, and never touch without asking permission first though, a trait many of today’s youth have not had instilled upon them. Pity.
We had several break ins to our parking garage, and several cars, mine not included, thankfully!! Finally installed 360% cameras that could view all parts of the garage, and after that, we had only two more break ins, and the police actually caught the little angels. At least it is a start to getting them there “3 strikes”, and off the streets for life! Shape up, or 3 squares and a cot for life!
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Hello all,
My family went for a little drive in the 63 Custom last week, had a great time. I parked, as I always do, far away from everyone else. When we came out of the store we were in we found three cars parked next to it, I checked for dents and nothing. I got into the car, backed out and put it into drive. When I looked forward again both my wife and I noticed the eagle and circle had been ripped off. We have a five year old so we did watch our language but our hearts are broken. I got out of the car and found the pot metal ring on the ground near where the vandals left it, but as everyone here knows, its useless now. They took the eagle. I have my spare on the car right now but it is pitted and the bottom mounting bolt has been overtightened resulting in a pimple in the crome ( this was not my doing). Does anyone have an extra they will let go for a reasonable price? My car is not a show car but to the layman it looks like it is. Reasonable is under 100.00
Thanks Chris M. 63 custom pitted bird, 2 door. |
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