67 or 68 hood emblem?

[Mike Pittinaro <mechimike@xxxxxxxxx>]

The 67 hood ornament is a one year only item, and it
is probably the most sought after and prized item for
Imperials of this year.  It is a gorgeous piece,
consiting of a round crome ring, with a glass insert. 
The glass insert has an Imperial Eagle inside of it. 
Truely magnificent.  Unfortunately, they are not
spring mounted, they break off easily when subjected
to prods by hood-lums (pun intended) and the glass
tends to craze.  For about $400, there's a company
that will refurbish your old one...forget the name,
its on the Vendors list at the website.

68's should have no hood ornament.  They simply have
an Imperial Eagle at the center of the grille.  The
Eagle encircled with a wreath, as you have, is a
1970's vintage hood ornament.  They are very common- I
have one myself in a box.  They bring about $10 to $20
for an average one.  As such, they are often used to
replace missing $$$ 67 ornaments, or to add an
ornament to a 68.  

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--Mike Pittinaro

One point eight litres
Stromberg carburators sing
Loose nut at the wheel

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