Apache 10 Emblems - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

vin63 · 07-23-2009, 01:16 PM

I always liked the font used for the "Apache" on the bottom part of those 1960 C-10 emblems, so I digitized the one I had hanging on the wall of my office. Anyway, I converted into a CAD file and had a buddy of mine run it on a CNC mill, cutting the coordinates out of left over pieces of 6061 T6 aluminum plate. I had him use a flat bit with the intention of painting the letter trenches. Here is what they look like fresh off of the mill. They are 12" long by 1" tall. I thought they might be nice as a glove box door, fender, hood or bedside emblem.

MacAttack · 07-23-2009, 02:13 PM

Beautiful work, Man. Painting is probably the way to go - but I wonder what would happen if they were anodized? Guess the color would depend on the alloy.

Mac.

jonzcustomshop · 07-23-2009, 04:30 PM

those are neat

62 short step · 07-23-2009, 05:00 PM

They look good Vince!

Dinos63 · 07-23-2009, 05:36 PM

Nice work vin !! How about chevy only lol

vin63 · 07-23-2009, 06:31 PM

Thanks! Yeah, the font always reminded me of the influences the art deco period ('20s - '40s) had on the '50s era car emblems, with the trailing edge tail extensions, etc. I was thinking of anodizing a pair and painting the lettering. I had 4 pairs milled, so I was going to polish one set and anodize another to see which would look best against the white between the hip moldings on the bed side near the tail light edge.

Dino, if you want, let me know if you have a logo file I can use. If you have one, you can email it to Brian Wilson and I can work through him.

**Captainfab** · 07-24-2009, 12:08 AM

Those are very nice.......I think you may have started something.

IIRC there is a guy over on the '67-'72 forum making custom machined aluminum fender emblems......we need someone to make them for the '60-'66's

Dinos63 · 07-24-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by vin63

thanks! Yeah, the font always reminded me of the influences the art deco period ('20s - '40s) had on the '50s era car emblems, with the trailing edge tail extensions, etc. I was thinking of anodizing a pair and painting the lettering. I had 4 pairs milled, so i was going to polish one set and anodize another to see which would look best against the white between the hip moldings on the bed side near the tail light edge.

Dino, if you want, let me know if you have a logo file i can use. If you have one, you can email it to brian wilson and i can work through him.

very cool thanks vin

joe231 · 07-24-2009, 06:36 PM

very cool!!!

61TWUK · 07-26-2009, 10:05 PM

Do you think your buddy would consider making another set for a price?

vin63 · 07-28-2009, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 61TWUK

Do you think your buddy would consider making another set for a price?

I just sent you a PM...email me when you get a moment.

61TWUK · 08-15-2009, 07:51 PM

Man I got a set of these emblems and they are B-A!!!!!!

07-23-2009, 01:16 PM	#1
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Apache 10 Emblems I always liked the font used for the "Apache" on the bottom part of those 1960 C-10 emblems, so I digitized the one I had hanging on the wall of my office. Anyway, I converted into a CAD file and had a buddy of mine run it on a CNC mill, cutting the coordinates out of left over pieces of 6061 T6 aluminum plate. I had him use a flat bit with the intention of painting the letter trenches. Here is what they look like fresh off of the mill. They are 12" long by 1" tall. I thought they might be nice as a glove box door, fender, hood or bedside emblem. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

07-23-2009, 02:13 PM	#2
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: Apache 10 Emblems Beautiful work, Man. Painting is probably the way to go - but I wonder what would happen if they were anodized? Guess the color would depend on the alloy. Mac. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

07-23-2009, 04:30 PM	#3
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Apache 10 Emblems those are neat

07-23-2009, 05:00 PM	#4
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Apache 10 Emblems They look good Vince! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

07-23-2009, 05:36 PM	#5
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Apache 10 Emblems Nice work vin !! How about chevy only lol __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

07-23-2009, 06:31 PM	#6
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Apache 10 Emblems Thanks! Yeah, the font always reminded me of the influences the art deco period ('20s - '40s) had on the '50s era car emblems, with the trailing edge tail extensions, etc. I was thinking of anodizing a pair and painting the lettering. I had 4 pairs milled, so I was going to polish one set and anodize another to see which would look best against the white between the hip moldings on the bed side near the tail light edge. Dino, if you want, let me know if you have a logo file I can use. If you have one, you can email it to Brian Wilson and I can work through him. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

07-24-2009, 12:08 AM	#7
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Apache 10 Emblems Those are very nice.......I think you may have started something. IIRC there is a guy over on the '67-'72 forum making custom machined aluminum fender emblems......we need someone to make them for the '60-'66's __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

07-24-2009, 06:36 PM	#9
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Apache 10 Emblems very cool!!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-26-2009, 10:05 PM	#10
61TWUK Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 290	Re: Apache 10 Emblems Do you think your buddy would consider making another set for a price?

08-15-2009, 07:51 PM	#12
61TWUK Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 290	Re: Apache 10 Emblems Man I got a set of these emblems and they are B-A!!!!!!

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