[FWDLK] What cars do these belong to?

[David Homstad <Dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

John,

This emblem's pattern goes back to the early days of Oldsmobile, long before
the Berlin Wall and long before WW2, and probably before the Dodge Brothers
started manufacturing cars. It was used for many years, until the Rocket
engine debuted in 1949, and revived occasionally in various forms to the
present. The symbols are taken from medieval heraldic shield symbols, common
all over Europe in the days of chivalry and particularly Western Europe, and
they all have meaning. I once saw a history and evolution of Oldsmobile
"family" crests, but unfortunately I don't remember where at the moment. I
do recall that the acorns represent the "strength" of the mighty oak tree,
and the wings probably represent "fleetness" or speed. Like the wings on
Chrysler radiator caps, Goodyear Wingfoot tires, and Mercury dimes. This
particular pattern is presently part of the logo for the Oldsmobile Club of
America. In some years, it had additional symbols added above it. These were
an oil lamp (like Aladdin's) representing "enlightenment", and a micrometer
and draftsman's triangle representing "precision" and "engineering".

Dave Homstad
56 Dodge D500

-----Original Message-----
From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List
[mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of John Bartell
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 8:50 AM
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Fw: RE: [FWDLK] What cars do these belong to?

I cannot believe any auto manufacturer west of the Berlin Wall would
have used an emblem like that!   John in WI

Timothy A Koah wrote:

> Greetings!
> Please look at the link that Dave Stragand put at the bottom of this
> email and help me identify this ornament.
> Thanks in advance!
> Tim
> 55 St Regis
> 56 NY
>
> --------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: "Dave Stragand" <Dave.Stragand@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Timothy A Koah" <talk4u@xxxxxxxx>
> Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2002 22:52:19 -0500
> Subject: RE: [FWDLK] What cars do these belong to?
> Message-ID: <49CE506B1AB6D3409C372A279DE0C0240F9365@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> You will have to email the list, and ask them to look at that link and
> tell you what they think.
>
> -Dave
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Timothy A Koah [mailto:talk4u@xxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 7:38 PM
> To: Dave Stragand
> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] What cars do these belong to?
>
>
> Thanks,
> Do I have to do anything with this picture now or will it go directly to
> the FL people? Tim
>
> On Tue, 8 Jan 2002 10:14:47 -0500 "Dave Stragand"
> <Dave.Stragand@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
>
>> I posted it for you at
>> http://www.forwardlook.net/images/Unknown1002.jpg
>>
>> -Dave
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Timothy A Koah [mailto:talk4u@xxxxxxxx]
>> Sent: Monday, January 07, 2002 10:16 PM
>> To: Dave Stragand
>> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] What cars do these belong to?
>>
>>
>> Dave,
>> Thanks ahead of time...would you please list this picture on Forward
>> Look to see if anyone can identify it for me?  If not, ok.
>> Tim
>> 55 st Regis
>> 56 NY
>>
>> On Mon, 7 Jan 2002 00:13:00 -0500 "Dave Stragand"
>> <Dave.Stragand@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
>>
>>> The hood ornament I've seen before.  I think it's '55 chevy.  I
>>
>> know
>>
>>> lifting up on it opens the hood.  The emblem, I have no idea, and
>>> the
>>> horn button reminds me of the old Caprice emblem, but not sure.
>>> Sorry I
>>> can't be of any more help.
>>>
>>> -Dave
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Timothy A Koah [mailto:talk4u@xxxxxxxx]
>>> Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2002 10:18 PM
>>> To: Dave Stragand
>>> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] What cars do these belong to?
>>>
>>>
>>> Greetings!
>>> Please take a minute and see if you can identify these three
>>> items...one
>>> is a hood ornament, one a front grill emblem, and the other a horn
>>> button. Thanks, Tim 55 St Regis 56 NY
>>