Bonnet Ornament placement

[Zedman]

My 1981 Avanti II didn't come with the Studebaker Bonnet Ornament set (though it was an option) but I really like the look so I bought one to put on.  To expedite placement of holes, would someone be so kind as to provide the measurement from the front edge of the Bonnet to the front edge of the potmetal ornament, please?  Thanks.

[mfg]

1 hour ago, Zedman said:

My 1981 Avanti II didn't come with the Studebaker Bonnet Ornament set (though it was an option) but I really like the look so I bought one to put on.  To expedite placement of holes, would someone be so kind as to provide the measurement from the front edge of the Bonnet to the front edge of the potmetal ornament, please?  Thanks.

I also like that look… so I added one to my ‘83, taking the measurement from a ‘63.

The front edge of the hood ornament is back 2 1/2” from the front edge of the hood.

[Zedman]

55 minutes ago, mfg said:

I also like that look… so I added one to my ‘83, taking the measurement from a ‘63.

The front edge of the hood ornament is back 2 1/2” from the front edge of the hood.

 

[Zedman]

Thanks a bunch MFG.

At the chagrin of purists. I even included the Studebaker 'S' emblem in my parts order..   I know it's not correct and goes against my own principles somewhat, but I just plain want it there. 🙃  I'd love to put Studebaker  script Badges on it too but I'll resist that notion !

 

Edited September 12 by Zedman

[Skip Lackie]

My 74 also has the hood ornament.  When I bought it in the early 1990s, I was told it was specifically ordered that way from Avanti Motors.  Here's an old picture of it.  (Apologize for the dust on the hood!)

[Mark63Avanti]

Which color "S" did you add?  Gold was for '63, silver for '64

[Zedman]

2 hours ago, Mark63Avanti said:

Which color "S" did you add?  Gold was for '63, silver for '64

A sliver one was in the supplier's stock straight away so I went with that.  I felt the body colour being Tan/gold looking, Silver would be in keeping with the rest of the trim.   These Bonnet 'spears' look so good I really don't know why more of 'em weren't ordered by Avanti II owners.

[1963r2]

I put one on my Massey Grey tractor once, as I had a few spares.

 

[Footer]

I liked the look of the ornament but instead of the “S” insert I made my own paying homage to the designer of the car. I also added the pirate buckles on the quarter panels but just left the inserts plain black.   Mike
 

[mfg]

3 hours ago, Footer said:

I liked the look of the ornament but instead of the “S” insert I made my own paying homage to the designer of the car. I also added the pirate buckles on the quarter panels but just left the inserts plain black.   Mike
 

Footer… I don’t know how you did it… but that insert is BEAUTIFUL!!

[Footer]

I used an old “S” insert as a pattern. An engraver did the lettering on a black background and cut the piece to size. Made a mold with some silicone molding goop, then poured liquid plastic in the mold over the engraved plastic. Lots of trial and error, but finally got one that was decent. Mike

[AG-R3]

Very nice!  Well thought out.  It belongs there ...

[Zedman]

On 9/15/2025 at 12:01 AM, Footer said:

I liked the look of the ornament but instead of the “S” insert I made my own paying homage to the designer of the car. I also added the pirate buckles on the quarter panels but just left the inserts plain black.   Mike
 

Very nicely done- If I did one similar, I'd like to engrave it...  "For Sherwood Egbert" 

[bob caser]

Wow, I would love to do this and honor Tom Kellogg. He was a personal friend and a inspiration for restoring my 1964 Avanti.