02-08-2008, 06:14 AM | #1 |
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emblems
i would like to know what others did with there old emblems? cause i am looking at reuseing mine but the dont look the nicest. if you have polished or refinished them give me an idea of what you did. mine are in all right shape but the shrom looks to be bubbleing in the creases
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02-08-2008, 06:23 AM | #2 |
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Re: emblems
If the chrome on the emblems is pitting, there is not much you can do, however, if the chrome is in good condition, it can be polished to a high luster with a buffing wheel. After shining the chrome, I used the touch-up paint pens, found at your favorite local auto parts store (FLAPS), to repaint the backdrop and bowtie. This, along with the polished chrome, really makes them pop.
The 10 Series emblems for '60-'66 are reproduced and run about $60.00 per pair. If you have a 20 or 30 Series truck, you are out of luck with reproductions, because they are not available. Good luck with your emblems. |
02-08-2008, 07:07 AM | #3 |
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I have a set of 2 c20 elblems in my extra parts,the came off a 1966 c20 3/4 I use to have still have few parts from that truck even the engine block 283 v-8 never been rebuilt only 58,000 miles on it its my 2 motor for my truck if anything ever happens
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02-08-2008, 07:15 AM | #4 |
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Re: emblems
I put the old ones on my tool box
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02-08-2008, 07:19 AM | #5 |
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Re: emblems
I got a used old set from my bro-in-law. My buddy, who is more of a perfectionist than me, polished them and painted them for me. The studs on the back of them were broken, so I put them on the truck with 2-sided emblem tape. The bowtie is painted yellow to match the truck...
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02-08-2008, 08:12 AM | #6 |
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Re: emblems
if there pitted you could shipp em off to a restrative plating componay and they willf fix the diecast that they are made from
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02-08-2008, 08:14 AM | #7 |
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For the cost to have them replated and repainted, you can buy a good quality, new reproduction pair.
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02-08-2008, 08:19 AM | #8 |
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Give these a try at: www.lmctruck.com I have purchased a few pairs for my 4-5-6 Chevy Truck projects. They are very nice reproductions.
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02-08-2008, 08:41 AM | #9 |
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not if it is a 20
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02-08-2008, 08:53 AM | #10 |
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