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srvivor71 · 10-19-2010, 11:00 PM

OK - so I see these nice shiny new fender emblems in the catalog and figure that this is something I can afford and, even with my limited mechanical skills, must be a snap to put in. Well I got them last week and this past Sunday, thought I'd just pop them on. Well - not so easy. If I hold the flashlight just right, I can kinda see one nut on the inside of each fender and completely out of reach of any wrench. When I bought these, I didn't expect that I would have to disassemble the entire clip to put them on.

It's a 71 GMC; the fender emblems are just ahead of the door. If anyone out there has any tips on how to do this, I'd really appreciate hearing from you.

Chuck

ChevLoRay · 10-19-2010, 11:02 PM

Well, they ARE easier to get off when the fender is in your lap....

Drop the inner fender and you should be able to get to them, if you can't get to them any other way.

**68350** · 10-20-2010, 12:23 AM

Drop the inner fenders or mark the bolt position really well and loosen/remove the back fender bolts(under the cowl, etc) and get enough room to change the emblems. Hope this helps

AirSpeed · 10-20-2010, 07:33 PM

I just used some good epoxy on the studs of my new emblems, I roughed up the chrome on the studs first so they would grab the epoxy better. I didnt want to take a chance of messing up my new paint by wrenching around the fenders, (Im a chicken) I did the same thing on my 69 about 14 years ago and they are still there.

srvivor71 · 10-20-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AirSpeed

I just used some good epoxy on the studs of my new emblems, I roughed up the chrome on the studs first so they would grab the epoxy better. I didnt want to take a chance of messing up my new paint by wrenching around the fenders, (Im a chicken) I did the same thing on my 69 about 14 years ago and they are still there.

I can epoxy the new ones on but my real problem is getting the old ones (with studs and nuts) off. I guess I'm going to have to pull off the inner fenders.

AirSpeed · 10-20-2010, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by srvivor71

I can epoxy the new ones on but my real problem is getting the old ones (with studs and nuts) off. I guess I'm going to have to pull off the inner fenders.

I used a putty knife and a hammer to get my old ones off, I just stuck the putty knife between the fender and the emblem and hit the putty knife with a good wack and snapped the studs off. Caused no damage to the fender at all, I did this before I painted the truck so I wasn't worried about hurting the paint.
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srvivor71 · 10-21-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by AirSpeed

I used a putty knife and a hammer to get my old ones off, I just stuck the putty knife between the fender and the emblem and hit the putty knife with a good wack and snapped the studs off. Caused no damage to the fender at all, I did this before I painted the truck so I wasn't worried about hurting the paint.
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I seriously thought about that but my paint is pretty good and although I may repaint in a while, I'd hate too pooch it up until then. Maybe I'll gently try that first and see what happens.

Chuck

BIGBLU 72 · 10-21-2010, 04:30 PM

they make these little clips , i call them barrel clips, they have burs on them that push into the hole and the studs slide into the clip holding the emblem in place! i have used these on all the emblems on my jimmy with no problem

dougo · 10-21-2010, 04:58 PM

maybe look at the new ones, get an idea to where the "studs" are located on the used ones - drill them out, pop the old ones off and then pop the new one on with some of the recommendations from previous posts - just an idea.

10-19-2010, 11:00 PM	#1
srvivor71 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sullivan County, NY Posts: 455	Fender Emblems OK - so I see these nice shiny new fender emblems in the catalog and figure that this is something I can afford and, even with my limited mechanical skills, must be a snap to put in. Well I got them last week and this past Sunday, thought I'd just pop them on. Well - not so easy. If I hold the flashlight just right, I can kinda see one nut on the inside of each fender and completely out of reach of any wrench. When I bought these, I didn't expect that I would have to disassemble the entire clip to put them on. It's a 71 GMC; the fender emblems are just ahead of the door. If anyone out there has any tips on how to do this, I'd really appreciate hearing from you. Chuck

10-19-2010, 11:02 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Fender Emblems Well, they ARE easier to get off when the fender is in your lap.... Drop the inner fender and you should be able to get to them, if you can't get to them any other way. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

10-20-2010, 12:23 AM	#3
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Fender Emblems Drop the inner fenders or mark the bolt position really well and loosen/remove the back fender bolts(under the cowl, etc) and get enough room to change the emblems. Hope this helps __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

10-20-2010, 07:33 PM	#4
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: Fender Emblems I just used some good epoxy on the studs of my new emblems, I roughed up the chrome on the studs first so they would grab the epoxy better. I didnt want to take a chance of messing up my new paint by wrenching around the fenders, (Im a chicken) I did the same thing on my 69 about 14 years ago and they are still there.

10-21-2010, 04:30 PM	#8
BIGBLU 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 700	Re: Fender Emblems they make these little clips , i call them barrel clips, they have burs on them that push into the hole and the studs slide into the clip holding the emblem in place! i have used these on all the emblems on my jimmy with no problem __________________ 68 C10 LWB 2/4 drop 406/th400/3.73posi 04 Silverado SS LQ9 6.0/4L65e/4.11posi AWD

10-21-2010, 04:58 PM	#9
dougo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 543	Re: Fender Emblems maybe look at the new ones, get an idea to where the "studs" are located on the used ones - drill them out, pop the old ones off and then pop the new one on with some of the recommendations from previous posts - just an idea. __________________ Doug '72 GMC K2500 Suburban 4x4



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