Special Deluxe emblems

[Perry Ruiter]

I swear I had mentioned these emblems a couple years but after doing battle with the forum's search function for the last 45 minutes I can't find that post to update so I'm starting a new one.

A buddy has had these emblems for at least 20 years. He had them packed away when I first mentioned them, but I was over at his place today and saw he had them out, so snagged them to get some photos. I've never seen mention of them in a Harley accessory catalogue, so either they're aftermarket (Superior, etc.?) or not motorcycle. They're cast not stamped. The mounting studs are not threaded. I took a picture of them on a bill so you can gauge the size. I think they would look dynamite on a panhead front fender where the HydraGlide emblem usually is and they're about the same size. Interested if anyone knows anything about them ... Perry

[Chris Haynes]

They are from a vintage Chevrolet.

[Perry Ruiter]

Thanks Chris ... Perry

[kval]

Perry
in the early 60's I worked in the parts department of a Buick dealer, there was a Buick Special. maybe that is where they came from.
I always tease guys with white walls on their bikes by saying "white walls are for Buick's", so if you put them on your bike you can then use white walls

[Chris Haynes]

It appears that Plymouth also had a Special Deluxe model. Either way the trim isn't for a Harley.
http://images.google.com/images?hl=e...h+Images&gbv=2

[flthead]

They are for 1942 Plymouth and mount on the hood sides.
Possibly black-out trim if painted...so i was informed

[Perry Ruiter]

Thanks flthead ... Perry