See Through Hood

[Jeff Wilk]

Many years ago, back in the early '80s, I knew a very classy and elderly lady who was the widow of a large Cadillac/Olds dealer on Long Island.  In addition to having her original pink 1958 Cadillac in her garage, she also had a garage and basement full of NOS dealer parts from the 30's - the 50's.  One item in particular that caught my eye was a clear acrylic hood for a '40s era Cadillac.  No idea what happened to those parts unfortunately, but I am curious if anyone knows of a place that makes see through hoods today?

Jeff

[Jeff Rosansky CLC #28373]

I don't know the answer but when Cadillac did that huge downsizing in 85 I remember being in a dealership and saw a DeVille with a clear hood.  I'm not sure if they were ever intended for use but perhaps as demo items at a dealership.

[R Schroeder]

Here is one for an Oldsmobile.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1949-49-OLDS-OLDSMOBILE-PROMO-CLEAR-PLEXIGLASS-NOS-HOOD-/360287360995

[R Schroeder]

And of course the whole car.
I did see one like this back in 1982, at a car show.

http://stapledesign.com/2011/08/the-ghost-car/

[Jon S]

Many years ago, back in the early '80s, I knew a very classy and elderly lady who was the widow of a large Cadillac/Olds dealer on Long Island.  In addition to having her original pink 1958 Cadillac in her garage, she also had a garage and basement full of NOS dealer parts from the 30's - the 50's.  One item in particular that caught my eye was a clear acrylic hood for a '40s era Cadillac.  No idea what happened to those parts unfortunately, but I am curious if anyone knows of a place that makes see through hoods today?

Jeff

Jeff -

Are you referring to Mrs. Bertram of Bertram Cadillac, Huntington, NY which closed in 1959 and was replaced by Mitchell Cadillac?

Jon

[Jeff Rosansky CLC #28373]

No.  It was a dealer here in St. Louis.  It has closed now but think it was Moore Cadillac.

[Davidinhartford]

Never saw one on a Cadillac.

[Jon S]

No.  It was a dealer here in St. Louis.  It has closed now but think it was Moore Cadillac.

Jeff Rose -

My message/question was for Jeff Wilk.

Jon

[Jeff Wilk]

Jon,  i sent you a PM.

Jeff

[Jon S]

Jon,  i sent you a PM.

Jeff

Jeff -

Sent you a reply PM

Jon

[olds34dude]

you didn't say which style 40's hood but I have a 49 OLds 98 clear hood that was made to show off the new overhead valve V8, I wonder if this were true of Cadillac? d varney