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ysmitty · 07-30-2011, 08:00 AM

Hi Guys,

I have a 55 second series and I wanted to mount the fender V8 emblem. The assembly manual does not give the measurements.

Does anybody out there have these on their truck? I am hoping for a measurement (x and y) maybe at the point of the "v" so I can mount these.

Thanks,

Smitty

ysmitty · 07-31-2011, 08:23 AM

I thought I would send out another cry for help. I have been searching everywhere for this info with no luck.

Is there anyone out there with a 55?

Russell Ashley · 07-31-2011, 02:17 PM

Can't give X/Y coordinates but if you look on EBay for 55 Chevy trucks you can see a few with the V8 emblem installed. If you can't find exact measurements the pics should put you so close that no one would know the difference.

OrrieG · 07-31-2011, 07:35 PM

Here you go from the factory assy manual.

ysmitty · 08-01-2011, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrrieG

Here you go from the factory assy manual.

Thanks Orrie,

I can't believe you found that for me. I searched the assy manual and could not find it.

I have a question though.

Looking at the drawing, I am guessing that that line with the S.V. 25 with the circle is the fender crease, and the S.V. 2.60 is the distance (in inches) from the back fender edge. The other one, S.V. 10 I have no idea.

Does that seem right to you?

OrrieG · 08-01-2011, 11:51 AM

The whole diagram is in the v8 engine RPO section in the back of the manual, all of the stuff pertaining to installing the V8 is there (hint hint to those wanting to convert from 6 to V8). Above the detail it has a picture of the whole fender and part of the cab which might answer your question. I don't have the book with me. I assumed you had the holes for the 3100 emblem and just needed the measurement from them. If you have not figured it out by tonight I will shoot the upper part of the page and post it.

ysmitty · 08-01-2011, 02:55 PM

Thanks Orrie,

I finally found it the drawing you sent in the back of the book, but it is not too clear to me what the distance is from the back edge of the fender.

I just found this link online and I might be able to use this as a reference point

http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38200

It looks like that may get me close enough.

These are new fenders that came with the truck so they don't have any holes. Sorry to be so cautious but I want to be sure before I drill a bunch of 3/8 holes through them and the new paint on top

Let me know what you think.

thanks for the help,

Smitty

Daze57 · 07-31-2011, 08:29 PM

Orrie

you da man !

07-30-2011, 08:00 AM	#1
ysmitty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 15	55 Fender Emblem Location Hi Guys, I have a 55 second series and I wanted to mount the fender V8 emblem. The assembly manual does not give the measurements. Does anybody out there have these on their truck? I am hoping for a measurement (x and y) maybe at the point of the "v" so I can mount these. Thanks, Smitty

07-31-2011, 08:23 AM	#2
ysmitty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 15	Re: 55 Fender Emblem Location I thought I would send out another cry for help. I have been searching everywhere for this info with no luck. Is there anyone out there with a 55? Last edited by ysmitty; 07-31-2011 at 08:51 AM. Reason: .

07-31-2011, 02:17 PM	#3
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: 55 Fender Emblem Location Can't give X/Y coordinates but if you look on EBay for 55 Chevy trucks you can see a few with the V8 emblem installed. If you can't find exact measurements the pics should put you so close that no one would know the difference.

07-31-2011, 07:35 PM	#4
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 55 Fender Emblem Location Here you go from the factory assy manual. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

08-01-2011, 11:51 AM	#6
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 55 Fender Emblem Location The whole diagram is in the v8 engine RPO section in the back of the manual, all of the stuff pertaining to installing the V8 is there (hint hint to those wanting to convert from 6 to V8). Above the detail it has a picture of the whole fender and part of the cab which might answer your question. I don't have the book with me. I assumed you had the holes for the 3100 emblem and just needed the measurement from them. If you have not figured it out by tonight I will shoot the upper part of the page and post it. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

08-01-2011, 02:55 PM	#7
ysmitty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 15	Re: 55 Fender Emblem Location Thanks Orrie, I finally found it the drawing you sent in the back of the book, but it is not too clear to me what the distance is from the back edge of the fender. I just found this link online and I might be able to use this as a reference point http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38200 It looks like that may get me close enough. These are new fenders that came with the truck so they don't have any holes. Sorry to be so cautious but I want to be sure before I drill a bunch of 3/8 holes through them and the new paint on top Let me know what you think. thanks for the help, Smitty

07-31-2011, 08:29 PM	#8
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: 55 Fender Emblem Location Orrie you da man !



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