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apstguy · 06-17-2003, 09:43 PM

I just notice somthing weird today on a truck in the junkyard - it had a badge on the tailgate that said "electronic Spark Control" I have never seen this before. Anyone know any info about this? Was this a special package or something? (FYI: ESC really sucks)

C&C Chevy · 06-17-2003, 11:14 PM

I've seen them around. No sure what years they're particular too.

CRRoy71 · 06-18-2003, 12:19 AM

Mine had the ESC, but not the badges. It has been removed, and I have since installed an MSD HEI.
I have seen those badges, but not sure why some have them and some don't.

KIILew · 06-18-2003, 12:42 AM

Just a trivial note about the badges themselves...

They were first applied to '81's equipped with the new 305 ESC engine. A total of three were used; each front fender wore one under the series/trim nameplate, while the third was placed on the tailgate. For '82, the ESC tailgate badge was enlarged to occupy the same mounting provision which would otherwise be used for carrying the "6.2 litre diesel" tailgate nameplate found on the new 6.2 engine-optioned models.

The ESC nameplates were eliminated entirely with the earliest production '83 models, although the 305 ESC engine remained available through the '86 model year. The 6.2 diesel badges remained, as well, on models with that engine.

Ken

apstguy · 06-18-2003, 02:44 AM

ok - thanks for the info. I had never seen it so now I have! How the hell did you know about the badge Ken??? Have you worked at GM or something???

PHOENIX · 06-18-2003, 10:32 AM

I see one of the tailgate badges one time and thought it looked a little big and ugly. Never saw it before that, thought it was interesting.

**Captkaos** · 06-18-2003, 12:18 PM

Because Ken is the MAN! Badges were put there to show off the new "special" (POS) spark control. And like he said, they were gone by 83.

**swervin ervin** · 06-18-2003, 01:02 PM

That Ken is tough, ain't he?

TC70C10 · 06-18-2003, 01:09 PM

I've got the two inch badge on the upper right hand side of my tailgate on my 81. I have bypassed the knock sensor and ESC with info I gathered on this site.

allthrtl · 06-18-2003, 07:09 PM

My 82 Silverado had one on the tail gate, but my 83 doesn't....Ken's right on the money....

apstguy · 06-18-2003, 11:59 PM

Ken must really like that kind of stuff. I don't know how someone could amass that much knowlage about something so small and trivial. You must pay attention to detail my friend! I do too, but not that much! Hat's off to you . . .

allthrtl · 06-19-2003, 12:05 AM

Has Ken worked for a chevy dealership?? I spent many, many years as a service manager at a Harley Davidson dealership, and I'm that way about them....Not on purpose, but just sinks in somehow....

KIILew · 06-19-2003, 01:57 AM

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Originally posted by apstguy
Ken must really like that kind of stuff. I don't know how someone could amass that much knowlage about something so small and trivial. You must pay attention to detail my friend! I do too, but not that much! Hat's off to you . . .

Guys, thanks for the kind words, but...

...one might suggest that no one SHOULD amass this kind of trivia! After all this kind of stuff is probably of little use to most of the people on this board. Most people here are looking for practical answers regarding repairs, upgrades, etc...believe me, I learn much more from the contributors to this forum about this "real world" material than they do from me! Nevertheless, I enjoy writing, and its nice to know that, occasionally, others also appreciate an historical perspective on these vehicles!

Anyway, I have never worked for a dealership, although thanks to some very understanding dealers in my home town, I have spent much of my childhood free time scouring their inventories and raiding their brochures. So just chalk up anything I write to a life-long love of cars and trucks, and a continuing quest to secure and digest any kind of auto literature I can find for these vehicles.

I'm glad some of you find it interesting!

Ken

06-17-2003, 09:43 PM	#1
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	ESC badge??? I just notice somthing weird today on a truck in the junkyard - it had a badge on the tailgate that said "electronic Spark Control" I have never seen this before. Anyone know any info about this? Was this a special package or something? (FYI: ESC really sucks) __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

06-17-2003, 11:14 PM	#2
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	I've seen them around. No sure what years they're particular too. __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

06-18-2003, 12:19 AM	#3
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	Mine had the ESC, but not the badges. It has been removed, and I have since installed an MSD HEI. I have seen those badges, but not sure why some have them and some don't. __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L

06-18-2003, 02:44 AM	#5
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	ok - thanks for the info. I had never seen it so now I have! How the hell did you know about the badge Ken??? Have you worked at GM or something??? __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

06-18-2003, 10:32 AM	#6
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	I see one of the tailgate badges one time and thought it looked a little big and ugly. Never saw it before that, thought it was interesting. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

06-18-2003, 12:42 AM	#4
KIILew Active Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Prosser, WA 99350 Posts: 147	Just a trivial note about the badges themselves... They were first applied to '81's equipped with the new 305 ESC engine. A total of three were used; each front fender wore one under the series/trim nameplate, while the third was placed on the tailgate. For '82, the ESC tailgate badge was enlarged to occupy the same mounting provision which would otherwise be used for carrying the "6.2 litre diesel" tailgate nameplate found on the new 6.2 engine-optioned models. The ESC nameplates were eliminated entirely with the earliest production '83 models, although the 305 ESC engine remained available through the '86 model year. The 6.2 diesel badges remained, as well, on models with that engine. Ken

06-18-2003, 12:18 PM	#7
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Because Ken is the MAN! Badges were put there to show off the new "special" (POS) spark control. And like he said, they were gone by 83. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

06-18-2003, 01:02 PM	#8
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	That Ken is tough, ain't he? __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

06-18-2003, 01:09 PM	#9
TC70C10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Harvest, AL 35749 Posts: 337	I've got the two inch badge on the upper right hand side of my tailgate on my 81. I have bypassed the knock sensor and ESC with info I gathered on this site. __________________ 1981 K5 Blazer 305, 4spd, 4x4, 4" Lift, custom bumpers, Warn 9.5 Ti Winch 1995 T10 Blazer 4.3L 4x4 (Son's) 2004 GMC Envoy 4.2L 2WD 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab Z71 4x4 5.3L 240 Fun Finder Travel Trailer Harvest, AL 35749

06-18-2003, 07:09 PM	#10
allthrtl Available for Adoption Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lubbock Tx Posts: 177	My 82 Silverado had one on the tail gate, but my 83 doesn't....Ken's right on the money.... __________________ 1983 C10 SWB 2001 Silverado SWB 1995 Corvette

06-18-2003, 11:59 PM	#11
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Ken must really like that kind of stuff. I don't know how someone could amass that much knowlage about something so small and trivial. You must pay attention to detail my friend! I do too, but not that much! Hat's off to you . . . __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

06-19-2003, 12:05 AM	#12
allthrtl Available for Adoption Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lubbock Tx Posts: 177	Has Ken worked for a chevy dealership?? I spent many, many years as a service manager at a Harley Davidson dealership, and I'm that way about them....Not on purpose, but just sinks in somehow.... __________________ 1983 C10 SWB 2001 Silverado SWB 1995 Corvette



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