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Swan bonnet emblem
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:41 pm
by MickFB
I picked up a swan bonnet emblem today from the Queanbeyan swap meet. The guy told me that some FB's came with them. Does anyone know if they did come out with them.
The swan is in great condition with the feathers cut into the wings. It has two holes where the eyes are and i'm not sure if there was suppose to be anything in the holes for the eyes or just the holes.
It doesn't have any numbers on it only a G underneath it.
Any info would be a great help.
Thanks
Mick
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 9:08 pm
by space ace
Don't think FBs came standard with them can you show us a piccy of it
Pete
swan emblem
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 9:59 pm
by MickFB
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 10:06 pm
by Sputzwagon
This sounds like a question for "Sunny Tim" , he has knowledge on all the quirky early Holden add-ons .
Scotty.
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 11:01 pm
by matches
some of the early packards had a swan hood ornament. the first ones had the feathers in the wings then the later ones had smooth wings. i'm not sure if it could be one of them.
luke.
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 6:10 pm
by Thommo
Pretty sure they were an aftermarket item
sold at auto stores.
Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 3:19 pm
by muddy
theres a bloke that lives around my area with a BEAUTIFUL black EK on historic plates, and that car has a swan emblem.
i was under the impression you couldnt get historic plates unless the car is bone stock, so next time i see him, i'll ask.
Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 4:47 am
by mrs ratbox
muddy wrote:theres a bloke that lives around my area with a BEAUTIFUL black EK on historic plates, and that car has a swan emblem.
i was under the impression you couldnt get historic plates unless the car is bone stock, so next time i see him, i'll ask.
i don't think they'de be that pedantic, but if so no historic rego for jacko with that fowlcan bonnet emblem on the ute
Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 5:32 am
by Aussie Bob
ratbox wrote:muddy wrote:theres a bloke that lives around my area with a BEAUTIFUL black EK on historic plates, and that car has a swan emblem.
i was under the impression you couldnt get historic plates unless the car is bone stock, so next time i see him, i'll ask.
i don't think they'de be that pedantic, but if so no historic rego for jacko with that fowlcan bonnet emblem on the ute
The guy at the Fish and Chip Shop told my it was original ....
Jeez, I may have to go in the sports category
xxx
Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 6:15 am
by Stygian
Jeez, I may have to go in the sports category
There is nothing to be embarrased or ashamed about, El Presidente. We are all vulnerable to the lure of a warm grey, some more so than others. I don't know you that well, but if there is anything I can do to help your transition to EK Sports, I will do my best.
Andrew
Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:20 pm
by mrs ratbox
Steve Jackson wrote:ratbox wrote:muddy wrote:theres a bloke that lives around my area with a BEAUTIFUL black EK on historic plates, and that car has a swan emblem.
i was under the impression you couldnt get historic plates unless the car is bone stock, so next time i see him, i'll ask.
i don't think they'de be that pedantic, but if so no historic rego for jacko with that fowlcan bonnet emblem on the ute
The guy at the Fish and Chip Shop told my it was original ....
Jeez, I may have to go in the sports category
xxx
kinda does bring up a bit of a dilema
, didn't mato's wagon get classed as sports cause it's got a chrome rocker cover or something simple like that to me fitting a fowlcan bonnet emblem has got to be worse
this is not picking just an egzample
Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:27 pm
by Thommo
There was a nice stocker EK at the Forbes nats that was classed "sports'
becuase its 6" rims were wider than stock.
I was checked to see if I retained the 3spd crunch box in Forbes to suit the sports category.
The foulcan bird could be a period accessory!!!
Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:58 pm
by Cal
Thommo wrote:There was a nice stocker EK at the Forbes nats that was classed "sports'
becuase its 6" rims were wider than stock.
I was checked to see if I retained the 3spd crunch box in Forbes to suit the sports category.
The foulcan bird could be a period accessory!!!
Same with Lolly's grey EK. Dead stocker, but wheels 1 inch wider than standard. Got classed as Sports.
The rules concerning what car gets classed as what do seem a bit odd
PS......not complaining, just raising a point
Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 1:21 pm
by mrs ratbox
Cal wrote:Thommo wrote:There was a nice stocker EK at the Forbes nats that was classed "sports'
becuase its 6" rims were wider than stock.
I was checked to see if I retained the 3spd crunch box in Forbes to suit the sports category.
The foulcan bird could be a period accessory!!!
Same with Lolly's grey EK. Dead stocker, but wheels 1 inch wider than standard. Got classed as Sports.
The rules concerning what car gets classed as what do seem a bit odd
PS......not complaining, just raising a point
yes NEVER EVER try to understand how judging at any car show/event works
in my opinion if yor doing it for trophies yor doing it for the wrong reason spose if you spend big bucks and or lots of time would be nice if it happened but would never do it for the sole reason
Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 1:27 pm
by Stygian
The rules concerning what car gets classed as what do seem a bit odd
So it would seem Cal...
Just bolting on a set of inch wide rims to a stock car doesn't seem enough justification to classify that car as sports...