52 vs 53 hornets

Kdancy

Did 52 hornets have the "grain" type finish for the garnish moldings? Did 53's?

52's had the "Marbelized" speedo and clock faces? 53 ? Different hood ornaments- No verticals grill bars in 53 Other differences? 

Thanks!

Browniepetersen

Dave, my 52 Hornet had leather grain paint on the dash and garnish moldings that matched the brown leather on the seats.  The speedo and clock faces on my 52 were like "mother of pearl"  and the letters glowed in the dark.

Ric West IN

Latest WTN has an article on this very subject.  My experience same as Brownie' comment.

Lance

Lets see. 52's had stainless trim above the doors on the interior and 53's did not. 52's had arm rests 53's did not. 52's had lower window garnish moldings .53's did not. 52's had the same radio as 51's . 53 had the same radio as the 54. 52's had a stainless interior door panel trim 53's did not. 52's had stainless door pocket shields and ash receivers. 53's did not. 52's had an option of a grey pearl instrument faces as well as standard black and ivory faces. 53's did not have that option. Black and ivory only.

RichardD

SMS has it {or had a couple of years ago}; I personally wouldn't trade it for any other. Exclusive one year '53  only !

Edit: I missed the word 'exact' above; doubt if anyone in the world has that.