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**Shortie** · 08-15-2012, 10:33 PM

Made these up the other day. Just wanted to get everyone's opinion on them. Not sure if im gonna keep them on or not

**leddzepp** · 08-15-2012, 10:34 PM

Looks pretty slick to me!

mcmlxix · 08-15-2012, 11:44 PM

They look good. How were thay made?

**jocko** · 08-15-2012, 11:49 PM

nice job - also curious how you made them.

**Shortie** · 08-16-2012, 12:02 AM

There cold cast from resin. Made a mold from milled out emblem and cnc'd the numbers, then made the neg mold from silicone.

gearys 5600 · 08-16-2012, 12:20 AM

Good job.

**70cst** · 08-16-2012, 12:29 AM

Very very nice work

**jocko** · 08-16-2012, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Shortie

There cold cast from resin. Made a mold from milled out emblem and cnc'd the numbers, then made the neg mold from silicone.

you lost me at "cold cast"

Whatever you did, it's cool!

**RenoKeene** · 08-16-2012, 08:11 AM

Yes, I like them. Nicely done.

68Stepbed · 08-16-2012, 08:46 AM

That's pretty slick. You could also do a set that looks just like the originals, but says "364". That would get people asking questions.

RocketKing · 08-16-2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

That's pretty slick. You could also do a set that looks just like the originals, but says "364". That would get people asking questions.

^^^

This is the idea I thought would be cool.

kelsfine69 · 08-16-2012, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 68stepbed

that's pretty slick. You could also do a set that looks just like the originals, but says "364". That would get people asking questions.

x2

ls1nova71 · 08-16-2012, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

That's pretty slick. You could also do a set that looks just like the originals, but says "364". That would get people asking questions.

I made some 364 emblems for my blue shortbed. There's pics in my build thread in my sig. I'll try to get a pic on here.

ls1nova71 · 08-16-2012, 10:56 PM

these were cast from resin too, turned out good, but way more work than it was worth since most people didn't even notice them.

cjohnson6772 · 03-16-2013, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ls1nova71

these were cast from resin too, turned out good, but way more work than it was worth since most people didn't even notice them.

Can you share the process? I would like to make a set that say 370 for my swap

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ls1nova71 · 03-17-2013, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cjohnson6772

Can you share the process? I would like to make a set that say 370 for my swap

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It's a long drawn out tedious process, but heres the short version. I took a 400 and a 396 emblem and made a mold from them. Then I cast resin copies from the molds. The resin copies are easier to glue together than using the actual pot metal emblems. After that I cut the 396 emblem after the 3, then cut the 6 off and glued it to the first part. Then took the 400 emblem and cut the 4 off of it and glued it to the 3 and the 6. Once it was all glued together, I made a mold from it, and cast a copie of the 364 emblem and did some final clean up on it, removing the lines left from where the pieces were glued together. After it was all cleaned up, I made yet another mold only this one makes better copies. They aren't perfect, and if you really get up close and personal looking at it you can still see some lines in it in the painted black part, but you have to really be looking for it. I was going to have them painted in chrome paint (there was a place around here that could paint anything to look like chrome, the same chrome that dash bezels are painted with), but I sold the truck and never did.

THe problem you're going to have is that there is no production truck emblem that has a 7 in it. Not sure what to tell you to do about that.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 08-16-2012, 10:16 AM

Those are Bad A$$. So you could make them say just about anything then right? Sounds like good side money

Critter · 08-16-2012, 09:16 PM

Look at my avatar, had it up here for a while. I really want a set for my blazer build.

68short · 08-16-2012, 09:33 PM

Nice job
I would also like to find a set like critters avatar

**Shortie** · 08-16-2012, 10:29 PM

Well looks like I got my work cut out for me lol.

Critter, do you have a high res copy of that avitar? I may try making a set this weekend

Critter · 08-17-2012, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Shortie

Well looks like I got my work cut out for me lol.

Critter, do you have a high res copy of that avitar? I may try making a set this weekend

Here's the best I have. It's just chopped up pieces of an 8-396 and 8-400 that I put together in a picture editor software.

treveiger · 08-17-2012, 03:38 AM

I like it!
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sleepertruck72 · 08-18-2012, 12:40 AM

I like the 6.0L emblems ! Great job !

Stevo427 · 08-18-2012, 12:44 AM

I want 2!

**Hart_Rod** · 08-18-2012, 09:13 AM

Nice job!
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08-15-2012, 10:33 PM	#1
Shortie Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fergus, Ontario Posts: 50	Custom 6.0l emblem Made these up the other day. Just wanted to get everyone's opinion on them. Not sure if im gonna keep them on or not

08-15-2012, 10:34 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: Custom 6.0l emblem Looks pretty slick to me! __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

08-15-2012, 11:44 PM	#3
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Custom 6.0l emblem They look good. How were thay made? __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

08-15-2012, 11:49 PM	#4
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Custom 6.0l emblem nice job - also curious how you made them.

08-16-2012, 12:02 AM	#5
Shortie Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fergus, Ontario Posts: 50	Re: Custom 6.0l emblem There cold cast from resin. Made a mold from milled out emblem and cnc'd the numbers, then made the neg mold from silicone.

08-16-2012, 12:20 AM	#6
gearys 5600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tulsa,ok Posts: 1,085	Re: Custom 6.0l emblem Good job. __________________ MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner

08-16-2012, 12:29 AM	#7
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Custom 6.0l emblem Very very nice work __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-16-2012, 08:11 AM	#9
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,029	Re: Custom 6.0l emblem Yes, I like them. Nicely done. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

08-16-2012, 08:46 AM	#10
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Custom 6.0l emblem That's pretty slick. You could also do a set that looks just like the originals, but says "364". That would get people asking questions. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

08-16-2012, 10:56 PM	#14
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,119	Re: Custom 6.0l emblem these were cast from resin too, turned out good, but way more work than it was worth since most people didn't even notice them. Attached Images __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

08-16-2012, 10:16 AM	#17
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,193	Re: Custom 6.0l emblem Those are Bad A$$. So you could make them say just about anything then right? Sounds like good side money __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

08-16-2012, 09:16 PM	#18
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Custom 6.0l emblem Look at my avatar, had it up here for a while. I really want a set for my blazer build. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

08-16-2012, 09:33 PM	#19
68short Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: az Posts: 169	Re: Custom 6.0l emblem Nice job I would also like to find a set like critters avatar

08-16-2012, 10:29 PM	#20
Shortie Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fergus, Ontario Posts: 50	Re: Custom 6.0l emblem Well looks like I got my work cut out for me lol. Critter, do you have a high res copy of that avitar? I may try making a set this weekend

08-17-2012, 03:38 AM	#22
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Custom 6.0l emblem I like it! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)



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08-18-2012, 12:40 AM	#23
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: Custom 6.0l emblem I like the 6.0L emblems ! Great job ! __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

08-18-2012, 12:44 AM	#24
Stevo427 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Posts: 163	Re: Custom 6.0l emblem I want 2!

08-18-2012, 09:13 AM	#25
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Custom 6.0l emblem Nice job! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

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