Stickers and Hood Ornaments 876

[stevasaurus 22,869]

I wanted to get the stickers from @Vinylguy and the horse-hood ornament from @GlenPettit posted before all you guys go to the Big Show.  Here are the stickers from Terry for my 876.  Beautiful!!  Thank You Terry.

 

I managed to hook up with Glen at Mentone.  I asked him about his horse-head ornaments.  He has been having trouble getting them chromed.  I told him I was thinking about gold paint...so he gave me one to see how it looks.  I'm very pleased with how it turned out.  I sanded it very lightly with 600 grit and used mineral spirits to clean it.  2 coats of etching primer (grey)...the 1st coat had a few issues hanging on to the epoxy, but the 2nd coat looked great.  I the used 2 coats of Rust-Oleum gold.  I have not decided if I want to clear coat it yet.  I kind of like it like it is.  I added a couple of shots with the original type chrome ornament which I got from @Shynon at AJ's Jamboree.  Thank You Glen and Tom. 

 

 

 

 

[prondzy 3,882]

looks great steve! cant decide which ornament I like better

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,353]

@stevasaurus I would save the horse head and mount the little green guy , then your horse could be named @squonkhunter. Make sure you put an eye patch on him. Going to miss you at the show.

[AMC RULES 37,134]

 calendar shot. 

[Vinylguy 4,674]

Very nice Steve! Liking the gold muffler.

[stevasaurus 22,869]

Thanks Terry.  I am really liking the gold with those wood grained stickers and the muffler just kind of makes the whole scene. 

[squonk 41,345]

Tell Marvin I don't approve of him shooting the Horse! 

 

You got a Vette Too? You've been holding out on us Big Guy! 

 

 

Steve, I'm going to try to hook up with you on Skype on Mon or Tues as I prepare for "The Journey" 

Edited June 17, 2017 by squonk

[stevasaurus 22,869]

Mike...Marvin was just keeping the horse still so it would not blur in the picture.  That stallion wants to run.    Monday/Tuesday is OK.

[ACman 7,620]

Sweet looking tractor Steve...  The gold does set it off .

 

Going to miss you this year ... maybe fall Mentone  ? 

 

 

[ACman 7,620]

I wonder if @GlenPettit has looked into chrome painting ?

 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt2Z4Esi-CU

 

 

[neil 2,410]

I love the horse hood ornament Steve , wouldn't mind a few myself , and the 876 looks almost new .

i know Glen has been struggling to get them chromed for quite some time now , hope he manages to eventually get them done , but I now like the gold colour now,

[stevasaurus 22,869]

Thanks guys for all the nice comments.  I hope Glen sees this thread and takes a few to the show.  He has been trying to get these ornaments cast in bronze and then the chrome process will take.  He talks about it in his vendor space.  I was also thinking about having my wife, who is very artistic, to paint the horse head to look like a real horse...eyes, teeth mane, ears etc...kind of like Trigger would look.  Neil, I am really liking the gold also...it is an easy decision cents, since, sents...I already have a chrome ornament on my 857. 

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http://www.chemicalguys.com/Ultimate_Wheels_Rims_Kit_9_Items_p/hol_993.htm?gclid=COGr3KbVx9QCFdCEswodoMEEeg

 

 I'm sure, as with anything else...

your prep will be the key here.  

 

 

Edited June 18, 2017 by AMC RULES

[squonk 41,345]

39 minutes ago, stevasaurus said:

Thanks guys for all the nice comments.  I hope Glen sees this thread and takes a few to the show.  He has been trying to get these ornaments cast in bronze and then the chrome process will take.  He talks about it in his vendor space.  I was also thinking about having my wife, who is very artistic, to paint the horse head to look like a real horse...eyes, teeth mane, ears etc...kind of like Trigger would look.  Neil, I am really liking the gold also...it is an easy decision cents, since, sents...I already have a chrome ornament on my 857. 

What we really need is the horse head's eyeballs to light up when the lights are on like the old Pontiac Chieftains. 

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 Speaking of dinosaurs...

here's one of my favorites...

Edited June 18, 2017 by AMC RULES

[Lane Ranger 10,992]

The Bull Dog  lighted eyes is another option!

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.rodtiques.com/catalog.php/DavidHarris4/dt92771/pd2120033/Hood_Ornament_Mascot_Bull_Dog_Lighted_Eyes_12_v_

Edited June 18, 2017 by Lane Ranger

[squonk 41,345]

My all-time favorite hood ornament pic! 

 

[Texas Todd 1,025]

I would love to have a chromed one, but I would like to have one to paint as well. Looks great Steve!