Need help!! Door emblem installation - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Bjaxs · 06-09-2014, 11:08 PM

Hey guys hoping someone can help me out..
I bought new emblems for my doors and they came with round metal clips with a hole in the middle, the drivers side had the original inserts in the door so I was able to pop the new one in and it looks really nice..
The passenger side only has holes in the door, I was able to get both of the clips started but just can't seem to get them pushed on tight enough without the emblem rattling. Is there a special tool or trick anyone knows about this. It's a very tight fit so I am using a pair of channel locks and twisting and pushing but it still needs to go just a little bit more, my arms are cut and bruised trying to get this emblem tight..please help before I suffer anymore pain!!
Thanks in advance for any responses..

**thelonerife** · 06-10-2014, 12:29 AM

I used the smaller trim nuts on mine before.

**Blazerowner** · 06-10-2014, 01:34 AM

Try bending them out a little so they go on easier. That is a tight spot.

Bjaxs · 06-10-2014, 10:22 AM

I did bend them and actually broke a spare one that I had, I used a hole punch to open it up and they are almost there that's the problem..I think I only need to get them on maybe 1/4" more to keep it from rattling in the wind..I have searched YouTube and every possible site I could think of and haven't been able to find anything on this subject.
Thanks for the responses..keep the good ideas coming, I appreciate it.

06-09-2014, 11:08 PM	#1
Bjaxs Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Redlands ca Posts: 4	Need help!! Door emblem installation Hey guys hoping someone can help me out.. I bought new emblems for my doors and they came with round metal clips with a hole in the middle, the drivers side had the original inserts in the door so I was able to pop the new one in and it looks really nice.. The passenger side only has holes in the door, I was able to get both of the clips started but just can't seem to get them pushed on tight enough without the emblem rattling. Is there a special tool or trick anyone knows about this. It's a very tight fit so I am using a pair of channel locks and twisting and pushing but it still needs to go just a little bit more, my arms are cut and bruised trying to get this emblem tight..please help before I suffer anymore pain!! Thanks in advance for any responses.. Last edited by Bjaxs; 06-09-2014 at 11:20 PM.

06-10-2014, 12:29 AM	#2
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Need help!! Door emblem installation I used the smaller trim nuts on mine before. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

06-10-2014, 01:34 AM	#3
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,955	Re: Need help!! Door emblem installation Try bending them out a little so they go on easier. That is a tight spot. __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander

06-10-2014, 10:22 AM	#4
Bjaxs Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Redlands ca Posts: 4	Re: Need help!! Door emblem installation I did bend them and actually broke a spare one that I had, I used a hole punch to open it up and they are almost there that's the problem..I think I only need to get them on maybe 1/4" more to keep it from rattling in the wind..I have searched YouTube and every possible site I could think of and haven't been able to find anything on this subject. Thanks for the responses..keep the good ideas coming, I appreciate it.



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