I didn't know either so I googled it.....here it is ......http://www.monaco500.co.uk/150px-Fratzog.jpgOkay, I must be out of the loop or have been living under a rock but what exactly is a "FRATZOG"? That one is a mystery to me, a picture might help. Thanks in advance!
Doozle. :scratchhead:
Actually, per Allpar: Dodge logos and hood ornaments Dodge used the three-delta, rocket-like Dodge emblem called a FRATZOG (so named by the designer because "it had to be called something.") from 62 to 76 (the muscle car era) and the Pentastar did not get put on Dodge car exteriors until 82, when Iacocca gave the order.I considered that as well. I remember the Fratzog being on the door panels of my '72. But when I looked at it I was reminded of a Polara and not a Challenger. I guess to me the Fratzog is 60's. The pentastar was 70's.
You made a fine choice. It will look good on your steering wheel. I have my decal for my steering wheel to match the nose, but too nervous to take off the wheel.3D-Decals - Nose 3D Decal badge – BLACK / CHROME with Fratzog, used 1962–1975 logo - For the 2008 and Up Dodge Challenger Ive ordered this for the hood and steering wheel. A black/white Fratzog for my stone white/murder scheme ^^
Thanks for the info. allpar is incorrect. I know my '72 had the Fratzog but not on the exterior. They also had the pentastar on the outside too. Check the passenger side lower front fender on all V8 cars from Dodge/Chrysler/Plymouth in that era. My choice had to do with how the two emblems made me feel. After all it is my car, I can mess up the history and retro if it feels right to me.Actually, per Allpar: Dodge logos and hood ornaments Dodge used the three-delta, rocket-like Dodge emblem called a FRATZOG (so named by the designer because "it had to be called something.") from 62 to 76 (the muscle car era) and the Pentastar did not get put on Dodge car exteriors until 82, when Iacocca gave the order.
Hence, the FRATZOG is the correct retro hood ornament, if you're trying to go as retro as possible.
I did it on my SE with no problems. Just have faith and be swift! Itll pop right out, and the broken studs will fall out of the steering wheel...eventually, lol.You made a fine choice. It will look good on your steering wheel. I have my decal for my steering wheel to match the nose, but too nervous to take off the wheel.
The small gold pentastar was always on the lower RIGHT fender between the door and wheel well. ((Right side = passenger side, Left side = Drivers side))Thanks for the info. allpar is incorrect. I know my '72 had the Fratzog but not on the exterior. They also had the pentastar on the outside too. Check the passenger side lower front fender on all V8 cars from Dodge/Chrysler/Plymouth in that era. My choice had to do with how the two emblems made me feel. After all it is my car, I can mess up the history and retro if it feels right to me.
Which meant it was a curbside emblem (and not a hood ornament) indicating it was a Chrysler Corporation product. I think GM was doing that awhile back, but stopped after GM became associated with "Gov't Motors."The small gold pentastar was always on the lower RIGHT fender between the door and wheel well. ((Right side = passenger side, Left side = Drivers side))
