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Lightning

I need some help in trying to find out what year this front clip is , any help would be great.

Hudzilla

This is either a 1952 or 1953 Hudson Hornet. If the hood has a hood ornament that looks like an airplane its a 53. If it looks like a gold triangle with a base,its a 52. If no hood, look on the passenger side front door pillar. A nameplate that is aluminium and triangular in shape will be rivited on the pillar between the hinges. A 52 hornet has the prefix 7B. The 53 Hornet will have a prefix of 7C.

Lightning

Thanks for the info. all I have is the front clip W/ hood, but no ornament. Is the ornament on a '52 on the front or the top of the hood? This hood has no mounting holes in the front,just on the top. I got this clip in a trade along with a '49 Shoebox project and some other vehicles. The sheet metal seems to be in real nice condition [just that little crease in the picture]

Hudzilla

The ornament for the 53 just had holes on the top. The 52 ornament had holes on top and running down the front. This looks like Southwest sheetmetal.

Lightning

Thanks again - - -It looks like I have a '53 HH front clip. I'm looking into picking up a early '50's HH, so I guess I'll hold on to it for now.Southwest? close - - - N. Nev.

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