Technical Has anyone put a '32 Ford "stock" hood ornament onto a filled Brookville shell?

I have a filled Brookville shell. I know someone know makes them with a stock radiator opening, Thinking of putting a stock style '32 ornament on to my shell to make it look stock. Curious if anyone has done this. I'd like to use a rad. cap as well. I'm assuming it will work with some fitting and fab, but curious if the contours work, etc.

Thanks,

Banjo

 

No it don't work.cheaper to sale your shell and get one that has not been filled

 

Gotta ask, why?

 

it wont work because its built up (as in a hump) for the rad cap and chrome to fit. if it has been filled the hump is gone.

 

Because I'm really liking the look of a stock shell. I already have a Brookville and would like to have the look without spending the dough on the OEM one.

 

A little "hammer-hammer" and some "tap-tap" and you should be there. I can't see how they would reduce the top shape too much that you couldn't bring it back with a couple hours work.

 

Thanks. I was thinking the same thing. I'm going to go for it.

 

I can probably dig out an original casting for you to compare contours with. I don't think you need to worry about the taper in the stamping that comes up around the neck...that should be pretty well concealed by the ornament. Ever see a dechromed deuce shell that is not filled?? That riser around the cap gives an interesting look on those.

 

Vintique shells are less than $200 on line. Maybe put the filled one on the wall? Then you can put the stainless trim bead on it too.