Re: To cormorant or not to cormorant. That is the question.
Posted by Mark Graber On 2014/2/12 18:25:24
Hi Don,
My understanding is that the Cormorant mounted on the spear was not an "official" option. That said, I've seen several Clippers that were fitted with the bird (including mine when I bought it) and that would explain why the birds are in different positions on different cars. I also recall seeing a service bulletin showing a pre-war feather with a bird mounted on it.
As you can see, mine was placed farther forward much like the '47 Hyman.
BTW, I have since replaced the spear/cormorant with a stylized goddess. Much harder to find, to me not so flashy and I like it.
For what it is worth, when I bought my car the seller made a big deal about the bird and in my ignorance I thought it was a plus. I thought less of it when I found out it was a customized add on.
Good luck on your sale,
Mark
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My understanding is that the Cormorant mounted on the spear was not an "official" option. That said, I've seen several Clippers that were fitted with the bird (including mine when I bought it) and that would explain why the birds are in different positions on different cars. I also recall seeing a service bulletin showing a pre-war feather with a bird mounted on it.
As you can see, mine was placed farther forward much like the '47 Hyman.
BTW, I have since replaced the spear/cormorant with a stylized goddess. Much harder to find, to me not so flashy and I like it.
For what it is worth, when I bought my car the seller made a big deal about the bird and in my ignorance I thought it was a plus. I thought less of it when I found out it was a customized add on.
Good luck on your sale,
Mark
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