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The Older Generation
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Installing Fender Emblems
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I'm sure this has been covered before but this will be a refresher.... ![]() I ordered new fender emblems for the '72 GMC and they came with speed nuts. Since the fenders were already painted and installed on the truck I wasn't about to fight with the nuts, trying to screw them on the emblem studs behind the fender. I went to my local NAPA store and looked through the book for Tubular Nuts (Barrel Nuts) that would work. The first ones I found that were the right size were for a Chrysler and the NAPA part number was 665-1457. I told the parts man to go ahead and order them for me. They worked great and made easy work out of installing the emblems. The Tubular/Barrel Nuts were for 3/16" Stud Size, 7/32" Hole Size, with a Black Finish. I have included a picture for those who don't know what they look like. The picture also lists the manufacturers part numbers for GM & MoPar. The bold numbers are not the NAPA numbers. I jacked the pic off the internet. LockDoc
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Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 10-26-2008 at 08:38 PM. |
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Parts and more parts
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Re: Installing Fender Emblems
Screw the nuts, just get some 3M two side emblem foam adhesive and install the emblem without nuts. The 3M stuff will hold for a long time and if needed, it can be removed with a heat gun.
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Re: Installing Fender Emblems
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Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 10-26-2008 at 09:50 PM. |
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Re: Installing Fender Emblems
I did that on my Impala
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Re: Installing Fender Emblems
Finally made it to NAPA today. $5 for a pkt of 16. Score!
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Re: Installing Fender Emblems
Did you read the first post in this thread? LockDoc
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Re: Installing Fender Emblems
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good gouge on the inserts LockDoc but that type of tension hardware can loosen in time and you only get one shot with the drill unless using existing holes.. this stuff is only .045" thick.. it's called booger tape and I've used it to install placards in the wheel wells and underwing of aircraft per Boeing spec.. yep, it's tough enough to hold an emblem on yer pickup ![]() Quote:
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Re: Installing Fender Emblems
I had to order mine. These worked out great! Fit in the fender holes, snapped in place and emblems are on tight and flush.
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Re: Installing Fender Emblems
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Re: Installing Fender Emblems
Thanks for the info Leon!
File this one away for later.... ![]()
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Re: Installing Fender Emblems
Nice tip Leon!
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Re: Installing Fender Emblems
Thanks for the tip ill have to use that on my blazer emblems.
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Re: Installing Fender Emblems
I glued mine on, no rattle and less likely to fall off or get stolen.
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Re: Installing Fender Emblems
Barrel nuts were widely used before the days of stick on mouldings and plates. As long as they are the right size they will not allow the emblem to be removed without access from the rear to squeeze the tabs with pliers.
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Re: Installing Fender Emblems
Now that`s slick.Beats the tar out of unbolting the fender and jamming your arm up there to loosen those speednuts somewhere up there.
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Re: Installing Fender Emblems
Saving this for another day!
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Re: Installing Fender Emblems
Great Idea! Thank you,
I have been driving my truck for years without fender emblems because I did not want to pull the inner fenders. I decided last week that I can get one nut on so I added some silicone to the other side to hold them. I was planning on removing the inner fenders to get the second nut on for security. I am still going to remove the inner fenders just because I want to inspect under them.
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Re: Installing Fender Emblems
So Doc, do these fit flush and hold tight? The reason for asking is I've read that they leave a gap between the emblem and fender. If they do fit flush "I'm on it like a seagull on a dead fish". And thanks for the part number
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Re: Installing Fender Emblems
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No problem guys. Thanks. custom10nut: You can see how the fit is in the picture in post #1. That is one of the actual emblems I installed. These were aftermaket emblems so I'm not sure if they are made exactly like the originals or not. The only thing that sticks up is the small flange at the top of the tube nut. That is what keeps it from pushing all the way through the hole. The ones I used fit tight, in fact I had to clean the paint out of the holes in the sheet metal to be able to get them in.... If anyone has any problems with the install with these please post it in this thread... Thanks LockDoc
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Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 05-03-2018 at 10:26 AM. |
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Re: Installing Fender Emblems
Well, I'm off to NAPA in the morning
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Re: Installing Fender Emblems
I did this exact thing a little over a year ago. It works great. Nice tight fit too.
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Re: Installing Fender Emblems
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Re: Installing Fender Emblems
Just wanted to update this thread. I was linked here by Lockdoc from a thread I started and the exact clips shown above also worked perfect for mounting my C10 emblems on my 70, and my local Napa had them on the display carousel, so they didn't even have to be ordered.
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Re: Installing Fender Emblems
I used barrel clips last summer for the fender emblems. Got them from Amazon
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