Fender Emblem help

[Mike8780]

Hey everyone Im alittle new to the scene and have some questions. Im rebuilding my 1970 c/10 swb and im looking at emblems. I really like the 67-68 emblems to me there is just more character in them. Is it really terrible if I put 67-68 badges and side trim on a 70 model pick up? Would love to hear your opinons and reasons thanks in advance.

[jocko]

Welcome! Yes, that would be hideous.

[jocko]

Ha! Just kidding, just wanted to welcome you in grand fashion. As you may realize - 67-8 were red bow ties, 69-72 blue, then gold afterward. If it's gonna be kept original, of course don't do that - but if it's not, all bets are off and you should do whatever you like, it's your truck! Which fender emblems are you referring to? The 10/20/30 callouts I assume? Personally, I'd stick with what papa GM installed ad the factory. If/when you ever sell it, it will be a question-generator and I'm not sure they use the same hole spacing for mounting (they might, don't know).

[Mike8780]

Lol thanks for the welcome!
I know I cant please the purist out there but I like the character of the 68. I know poeple will ask why I didnt buy a 68 but this was a great deal couldnt pass it up!

[Mike8780]

Annd yes the 10 callouts with the bowties they just look much better than the plain c/10 emblem

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Originally Posted by Mike8780

Hey everyone Im alittle new to the scene and have some questions. Im rebuilding my 1970 c/10 swb and im looking at emblems. I really like the 67-68 emblems to me there is just more character in them. Is it really terrible if I put 67-68 badges and side trim on a 70 model pick up? Would love to hear your opinons and reasons thanks in advance.

Blasphemy

Just kidding, do what you want. Heck, you see a lot of deluxe marker lenses that aren't supposed to be there either.........Just be sure that's where you want to go.

[SS Tim]

You could always clip the truck and make it look like a 68. Later G-van marker too! :-)

[frenchy51]

Go for it.

[Mike8780]

Thanks everyone for your input!

[Marla]

Hey...who cares...it's your truck, do what makes you happy...I put a Cheyenne emblem on the glove box of my 1970 C10 cause I thought it looked cool...just sayin'...Marla

[Mike8780]

Originally Posted by Marla

Hey...who cares...it's your truck, do what makes you happy...I put a Cheyenne emblem on the glove box of my 1970 C10 cause I thought it looked cool...just sayin'...Marla

Nice! I like your interior as well!

[BrianG]

I had a plan to put a 68 fender emblem on my 69. I planned on painting the red bowtie blue. I even bought the badges and everything. the only problem was, the holes were already in my fenders and the spacing is different between the mounting pins on the 67-68 and 69-72 badges/fenders. So, I reluctantly stuck with the C/10 emblem. I have a K/10 and appearance wise from the outside, it's not a custom/10. So, I didn't want to use that badge either. And there was never no such thing as a K/10 fender badge. So, yeah, I think it would look great, just be aware, that you may have to fill a fender hole or two to make it work.

[Mike8780]

Originally Posted by BrianG

I had a plan to put a 68 fender emblem on my 69. I planned on painting the red bowtie blue. I even bought the badges and everything. the only problem was, the holes were already in my fenders and the spacing is different between the mounting pins on the 67-68 and 69-72 badges/fenders. So, I reluctantly stuck with the C/10 emblem. I have a K/10 and appearance wise from the outside, it's not a custom/10. So, I didn't want to use that badge either. And there was never no such thing as a K/10 fender badge. So, yeah, I think it would look great, just be aware, that you may have to fill a fender hole or two to make it work.

Understood! My paint and body guy is asking me now because when we get to that point he will need to know what emblem im going with for that very reason. Thanks for your input!

[sawyerrm]

Originally Posted by jocko

Welcome! Yes, that would be hideous.

Don't beat around the bush, tell it to 'em straight

[Ironangel]

"Go for it!" And welcome to the mix!

[Mike8780]

Originally Posted by Ironangel

"Go for it!" And welcome to the mix!

Yes!