Nosed
Nosed is a classic custom car modification where the hood ornament, emblem, and trim are removed, or "shaved", from the hood to create a smoother, cleaner front end. This technique became popular in the 1940s and 1950s as part of the overall effort to simplify and streamline factory body lines. Customizers would fill the mounting holes, shape the metal, and often apply subtle pinstriping or paint to highlight the clean surface. Nosing was often paired with decking, shaving, and frenching for a unified, flowing look. It remains a foundational detail in traditional custom car styling.
Nosed Customs
George Jezek's 1949 Chevrolet 2-Door Sedan - The Candy Cart
Mike Monteleone's 1957 Oldsmobile
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