Looking for good photo of 56 Hood Emblem

[Eric Falk]

I'm trying to restore (paint) the hood crest emblem on my car but can't find a good quality photograph to assist me in the process.  Please post one if you have it or direct me to a good place on the net.

I looked numerous places on the net and this forum before posting this thread.  I found some but the photos were too far away or of poor quality.

Thanks in advance for your assistance!

[Johnny F #662]

This might help.  The crest changed over the years but the colors stayed the same.

http://www.car-nection.com/yann/Dbas_txt/mascotsi.htm

[Eric Falk]

Johhny and Southpaw,

Thanks for the assistance.  Southpaw, your photo was perfect!

Do you know if the crests on the side of the fenders had the same paint scheme as the hood or were they unpainted?

[veesixteen]

The fender-mounted crests on the 1956 Cadillac models were UNPAINTED, as may be seen on this example from the "Series 60 Special"  sedan of that year :

http://www.car-nection.com/yann/Dbas_ima/5660scrp.JPG
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Johhny and Southpaw,

Thanks for the assistance.  Southpaw, your photo was perfect!

Do you know if the crests on the side of the fenders had the same paint scheme as the hood or were they unpainted?

[Johnny F #662]

The fender-mounted crests on the 1956 Cadillac models were UNPAINTED, as may be seen on this example from the "Series 60 Special"  sedan of that year :

http://www.car-nection.com/yann/Dbas_ima/5660scrp.JPG
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Johhny and Southpaw,

Thanks for the assistance.  Southpaw, your photo was perfect!

Do you know if the crests on the side of the fenders had the same paint scheme as the hood or were they unpainted?

All 1956 cars got this front fender mounted Cadillac crest.
Some models got in addition their name spelled out in script

[Eric Falk]

Thanks to each of you for the photos and information, it makes this restoration easier.

Sincerely,

Eric Falk