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CG · 09-30-2019, 07:35 AM

I don't know anything about machining or casting or any of that stuff.

Ive seen a thread here where one of the members was making custom engine size emblems ... LSX etc. Seems to be super hard to get ahold of this guy of late though.

If you wanted some custom CHEVROLET type script, a console emblem, or even a glove box emblem, where the heck would you start your search?

Ive seen some of those high end car builders on TV put custom script on their cars that looks factory.

68Gold/white · 09-30-2019, 08:25 AM

There was a guy in Canada making them, he quit. There's currently someone else making them. I will try to find that thread, and bring to top...

**Ironhorse** · 09-30-2019, 08:57 AM

Mark, along for the ride on this thread. Thanks for posting this. Have a thought on a couple custom made Chevrolet styled scripts myself I'd like to have made if feasible.

davepl · 09-30-2019, 09:27 AM

I had these emblems made from scratch, starting with a 3D artist. I've got about $600 into it and and not totally happy, so it's an expensive route...

Here you can see the repro on the left and the original on the right. It'll do until I find a real one, but not perfect.

69CST4x4SWB · 10-09-2019, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by davepl

I had these emblems made from scratch, starting with a 3D artist. I've got about $600 into it and and not totally happy, so it's an expensive route...

Here you can see the repro on the left and the original on the right. It'll do until I find a real one, but not perfect.

Not perfect but close enough!

**Ironhorse** · 10-09-2019, 10:33 AM

Looked into the www.pidplates.us a bit further. They attach by an adhesive foiled backing which I am reluctant to do after new paint on my 57. Body of the 57 at rear quarter panel has four small holes for attachment pins which would use an original 14'' long Chevrolet script. Want to pick up on those 4 holes making the custom script removable with little to no damage to the new paint if careful enough in removal. Will continue looking for more options but thanks for the link.

SCOTI · 10-09-2019, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Looked into the www.pidplates.us a bit further. They attach by an adhesive foiled backing which I am reluctant to do after new paint on my 57. Body of the 57 at rear quarter panel has four small holes for attachment pins which would use an original 14'' long Chevrolet script. Want to pick up on those 4 holes making the custom script removable with little to no damage to the new paint if careful enough in removal. Will continue looking for more options but thanks for the link.

How about attaching the 'new' emblem to a base that mounts to the body the way you want? I would investigate a base that can be made using thin enough material w/some studs bonded/tacked on. The studs could use speed nuts or something similar.

Andy4639 · 10-09-2019, 11:28 AM

The emblem could be removed without any damage to the paint if removed right and you could cover the holes with it also. Having a base made could work also as stated above.

**Ironhorse** · 10-09-2019, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

How about attaching the 'new' emblem to a base that mounts to the body the way you want? I would investigate a base that can be made using thin enough material w/some studs bonded/tacked on. The studs could use speed nuts or something similar.

Actually what you propose is my alternate / back-up plan. With the script actually engraved within the base plate. Thinking a brushed or polished aluminum or stainless plate with the attaching studs on the back. The original script attaches with studs and barrel nuts. That idea is starting to look more feasible, just not ready yet to give up on the lettered script idea.

**special-K** · 09-30-2019, 10:30 AM

Didn't you start a thread a while back asking where custom emblems could be made? I remember posting this place. Maybe they only do plastic or have large qty minimum? I didn't see anything about those things when I looked

http://www.chromeemblems.com/?gclid=...FYqQHwoddScELA

EDIT: Ok, I see they don't actually do "custom" emblems. The custom make specific things per order from their selection. Not what I was thinking.

68Gold/white · 09-30-2019, 11:01 AM

There was a member, user name "Shortie" that made custom emblems, He has not been heard from for a long time, someone else posted here lately that they make custom emblems, have not found that post yet...

68Gold/white · 09-30-2019, 11:07 AM

I just made a post on thread that Curt has info on his post about someone that currently makes custom emblems...

lsx billet emblems is thread title

**MJN** · 09-30-2019, 12:17 PM

I haven't had any made by Billet Badges, www.billetbadges.com , but they make some really nice aluminum emblems.

Zeroman · 09-30-2019, 12:26 PM

I have used Oreana Custom Machining for a few things.

Quality work.

Look him up on Facebook.

**HeloCrewChief** · 09-30-2019, 12:51 PM

Billetbadges.com I had them make some for my Cummins. Very please with them.

Lanman1972 · 09-30-2019, 01:04 PM

3D printing might be an option. A lot of schools and colleges are doing this.

**HO455** · 09-30-2019, 01:21 PM

You might drop Hart_Rod a PM to see where he got his made. The ones on his Superburb were great!

Astro-Balls · 09-30-2019, 02:30 PM

Try a company like this..

https://www.pidplates.us

**Ironhorse** · 10-01-2019, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Astro-Balls

Try a company like this..

https://www.pidplates.us

Looked into that but biggest issue there seems to be a minimum part order of 50 pieces. I only need two or possibly four total with two actually being spare pieces for a "just in case" scenario.

The "carburation" script is similar to what I am wanting for my custom script except I am wanting a "Dual-fours" script. In the same font and styling of the old "Fuel Injection" script Chevrolet had in the mid 50s. Being my current project is the restoration of my '57 Chevy 2 door, 283 with dual 4 BBL carbs. Expect will cost a bit of $$ but can't justify ordering 50 pieces when I only need/want a pair.

**Ironhorse** · 10-07-2019, 11:41 AM

Got a reply back from RAD Machining for my request. Two custom made emblems of my size and font, a bit on the North side of $400. Ouch, not sure I can justify that expense with so many other more important needs for my '57. Just wanted to report back what I have found so far.

**LockDoc** · 10-07-2019, 01:45 PM

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I would think that "Lost Wax Casting" would work good for the emblems and stuff. You would have to have a pattern but you can get some amazing detail with it.

LockDoc

**71blksuper4x4** · 10-07-2019, 06:30 PM

Shortie handled mine. Like was said, he stepped away from it I believe.

**Ironhorse** · 10-07-2019, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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I would think that "Lost Wax Casting" would work good for the emblems and stuff. You would have to have a pattern but you can get some amazing detail with it.

LockDoc

Leon, that's part of the problem in my case. I don't have an original to mold from as it is a totally custom styled emblem. Wish GM/Chevrolet would have thought to make a "Dual-fours" scripted emblem for the 283 as they did for the "Fuel Injection" script emblem in '57. Would have made this whole process so much easier if I could find an existing set of emblems.

IF ANYONE KNOWS OF AN EXISTING EXAMPLE OF A ''DUAL-FOURS'' SCRIPT PLEASE PM OR POST HERE !

SCOTI · 09-30-2019, 05:52 PM

https://radmachining.com/

**Ironhorse** · 10-01-2019, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

https://radmachining.com/

Sent an email to them with a request for quote after description of what I would like custom made. Will report back here when I hear from them.

09-30-2019, 07:35 AM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Custom made emblems? I don't know anything about machining or casting or any of that stuff. Ive seen a thread here where one of the members was making custom engine size emblems ... LSX etc. Seems to be super hard to get ahold of this guy of late though. If you wanted some custom CHEVROLET type script, a console emblem, or even a glove box emblem, where the heck would you start your search? Ive seen some of those high end car builders on TV put custom script on their cars that looks factory. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

09-30-2019, 08:25 AM	#2
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,405	Re: Custom made emblems? There was a guy in Canada making them, he quit. There's currently someone else making them. I will try to find that thread, and bring to top...

09-30-2019, 08:57 AM	#3
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	Re: Custom made emblems? Mark, along for the ride on this thread. Thanks for posting this. Have a thought on a couple custom made Chevrolet styled scripts myself I'd like to have made if feasible. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

09-30-2019, 09:27 AM	#4
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Custom made emblems? I had these emblems made from scratch, starting with a 3D artist. I've got about $600 into it and and not totally happy, so it's an expensive route... Here you can see the repro on the left and the original on the right. It'll do until I find a real one, but not perfect. Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

10-09-2019, 10:33 AM	#6
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	Re: Custom made emblems? Looked into the www.pidplates.us a bit further. They attach by an adhesive foiled backing which I am reluctant to do after new paint on my 57. Body of the 57 at rear quarter panel has four small holes for attachment pins which would use an original 14'' long Chevrolet script. Want to pick up on those 4 holes making the custom script removable with little to no damage to the new paint if careful enough in removal. Will continue looking for more options but thanks for the link. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

10-09-2019, 11:28 AM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Custom made emblems? The emblem could be removed without any damage to the paint if removed right and you could cover the holes with it also. Having a base made could work also as stated above. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-30-2019, 10:30 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Custom made emblems? Didn't you start a thread a while back asking where custom emblems could be made? I remember posting this place. Maybe they only do plastic or have large qty minimum? I didn't see anything about those things when I looked http://www.chromeemblems.com/?gclid=...FYqQHwoddScELA EDIT: Ok, I see they don't actually do "custom" emblems. The custom make specific things per order from their selection. Not what I was thinking. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 09-30-2019 at 10:36 AM.

09-30-2019, 11:01 AM	#11
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,405	Re: Custom made emblems? There was a member, user name "Shortie" that made custom emblems, He has not been heard from for a long time, someone else posted here lately that they make custom emblems, have not found that post yet...

09-30-2019, 11:07 AM	#12
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,405	Re: Custom made emblems? I just made a post on thread that Curt has info on his post about someone that currently makes custom emblems... lsx billet emblems is thread title

09-30-2019, 12:17 PM	#13
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 3,051	Re: Custom made emblems? I haven't had any made by Billet Badges, www.billetbadges.com , but they make some really nice aluminum emblems. __________________ '51 South Bend Model "9A" '56 Chevy 3600 NAPCO '74 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20-restored on 37's '72 GMC Sierra Custom K2500- in progress '08 GMC Envoy Denali '12 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali '17 GMC Yukon XL VCCA member #58596 http://www.nohrco.com

09-30-2019, 12:26 PM	#14
Zeroman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 348	Re: Custom made emblems? I have used Oreana Custom Machining for a few things. Quality work. Look him up on Facebook.

09-30-2019, 12:51 PM	#15
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09-30-2019, 01:21 PM	#17
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: Custom made emblems? You might drop Hart_Rod a PM to see where he got his made. The ones on his Superburb were great! __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377 Last edited by HO455; 09-30-2019 at 03:29 PM.

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10-07-2019, 11:41 AM	#20
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	Re: Custom made emblems? Got a reply back from RAD Machining for my request. Two custom made emblems of my size and font, a bit on the North side of $400. Ouch, not sure I can justify that expense with so many other more important needs for my '57. Just wanted to report back what I have found so far. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

10-07-2019, 01:45 PM	#21
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,772	Re: Custom made emblems? - I would think that "Lost Wax Casting" would work good for the emblems and stuff. You would have to have a pattern but you can get some amazing detail with it. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-07-2019, 06:30 PM	#22
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