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Olden Days · 11-10-2007, 06:40 PM

I have noticed over time here that when someone posts up a truck some guys like to pick it apart and notice all the stuff that is not year and model correct. The truck I am in progress on is a conglomoration of many trucks without trying to be year or model correct about anything. that being said It is 4x4, any trim holes have been shaved except the emblem holes. Too late to shave those as its been painted already. The inside of the cab has headliner, tach dash, ac and buckets. The only emblems that I have that will fit the holes are custom/10 Deluxe, or I have the 8 350 emblem I could use in place of the "deluxe" Would using those emblems be too much out of line? would I catch some grief for using those? Does anyone care

thanks Jerry

earl87gta · 11-10-2007, 06:50 PM

90% of the pople you see wouldnt know any way. were you going to put the delux by the marker lights? if so you could alway hunt down a set of the 4x4 emblems for there. I would just use what you have.

corn · 11-10-2007, 07:13 PM

Do what YOU like, thats how I do mine...

Sillyoldman · 11-10-2007, 07:16 PM

That table is not real oak. Looks like vaneer to me. Actually I think people in general like to notice things so they can be right about something. The last car show I was in a man approached me and complimented the truck. That opened the door to him ranting about a tear in my seat for about ten mins. I told him that I'd rather have the orig with a small tear than a cover that was not correct. I just started to wander away and stop listening. He left. I wanted to see what he drove in on.

*b-rad* · 11-10-2007, 07:16 PM

if thats what floats your boat then do it that is my saying any way. u cant make every one happy no matter what u do so at least make your self happy

**thelonerife** · 11-10-2007, 07:24 PM

I think that you should not worry about what other people think about your truck or emblems. Build your truck to your liking. If other people start bashing your truck tell them to either give you the money to make it (right) or shut up.

wibilly · 11-10-2007, 07:43 PM

i'm a firm beliver in using what you have and if it serves it's purpose then it's right by me

BigDaddyDave · 11-10-2007, 07:57 PM

When I think of doing something to my truck,I ask only one question,who's paying for this? sense it's always me I do not give a flip what anyone else thinks.

**special-K** · 11-10-2007, 07:58 PM

Put a Heinz 57 label over the holes.Would that make it correct?

Nothing wrong with a CustomDeluxe.I have one.The emblems are correct,but the headliner isn`t.Same thing,right?

It`s 400 engine badges are correct and original.But,I have an incorrect motor.Actually,the correct motor would be incorrect because the truck`s now a 4wd and they never had 402s.My motor`s incorrect because it`s a 400 and they weren`t available in any 67-72 truck.WHOA!!!Hold on...I have a 400 SBC in a 4wd`72 with a 400 emblem.That`s more correct than a 402 in a 2wd`72 with a 400 emblem,right?Well,kinda?Sounds right doesn`t it?

I`m putting 1 ton axles under it and I have Custom/30 emblems for it.They never made 1 ton 4wds in`72.Would it be correct to have 3/4t emblems on a 1t that was never made or 1t emblems on a 1t?What would be incorrect,the emblems,truck,wold the correct emblems make the truck correct,do two incorrects make a correct??????

I don`t think it matters.

There was a tie Oct. TOTM,a 67 and a 68.They were voted to win by us.The`67 has`68 grille surround and the`68 doesn`t,but has the side markers filled.The`68 looks more like a`67 than the`67.They pulled it off,eh?

powell72 · 11-10-2007, 08:12 PM

Just don't put it for sale on ebay, cause then we'll thrash you.

corn · 11-10-2007, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powell72

Just don't put it for sale on ebay, cause then we'll thrash you.

**special-K** · 11-10-2007, 08:29 PM

That`s the truth!!

grancuda · 11-10-2007, 08:35 PM

Olden days, I believe that Chevrolet calls them badges and GMC calls them emblems. Get it right.

Olden Days · 11-11-2007, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powell72

Just don't put it for sale on ebay, cause then we'll thrash you.

you guys are too funny. Thanks for the replies everyone. I had been planning to use those emblems or "badges" (grancuda) for over a year but as I get closer I started to second guess myself.

Andy4639 · 11-11-2007, 01:42 AM

If you really want a correct answer ask your wife or girlfriend they know everything!

75gmc454 · 11-11-2007, 02:34 AM

I agree, fix it like you want it, and don't worry about everyone else.

Bishops Trucks · 11-11-2007, 03:09 AM

I have a '71 SWB Cheyenne Super K10 that I am going to put a '68 front clip on. I'm going to put the correct emblems back on but I want to see how many people tell me they didn't make a Cheyenne Super in '68. It's your truck, do what makes you happy. Don't worry about the population.

70LongbedC20 · 11-11-2007, 03:29 AM

Yeah, put what you want on there. I do.

I have a few of these that I am going to throw on the truck.

Bishops Trucks · 11-11-2007, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70LongbedC20

Yeah, put what you want on there. I do.

I have a few of these that I am going to throw on the truck.

You going to get a couple "Maxwell House" cans to add to the end of your exhaust system?

70LongbedC20 · 11-11-2007, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

You going to get a couple "Maxwell House" cans to add to the end of your exhaust system?

Correct! Once I figure out which camshaft will duplicate the VTEC sound, could be another bad camshaft design like the Thumper.

**special-K** · 11-11-2007, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

I have a '71 SWB Cheyenne Super K10 that I am going to put a '68 front clip on. I'm going to put the correct emblems back on but I want to see how many people tell me they didn't make a Cheyenne Super in '68. It's your truck, do what makes you happy. Don't worry about the population.

Most people will say,"Hey,nice`68 CheyenneSuper."

And uh...it`s "name plate" not badge.Please make note.

chevy72blu · 11-11-2007, 06:32 AM

Haha.. actually get a kick out of people asking me what happened to the other "10"? I still have the Custom/20 Deluxe badge on the fender with leafs in the rear and 20 lug nuts total.

Its a C-15, IMO. =)

see ten · 11-11-2007, 06:50 PM

Those are the same emblems that are on my 4x4.

bad6772 · 11-11-2007, 07:11 PM

i say do what you want,,,its your truck...

Tx Firefighter · 11-11-2007, 08:30 PM

The first person that contributes money to my truck build can offer their opinion as to what is "right".

As long as I'm footing the bills, my opinion is the right one.

11-10-2007, 06:40 PM	#1
Olden Days Living In The Past Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rockies Posts: 709	who cares if emblems are correct? I have noticed over time here that when someone posts up a truck some guys like to pick it apart and notice all the stuff that is not year and model correct. The truck I am in progress on is a conglomoration of many trucks without trying to be year or model correct about anything. that being said It is 4x4, any trim holes have been shaved except the emblem holes. Too late to shave those as its been painted already. The inside of the cab has headliner, tach dash, ac and buckets. The only emblems that I have that will fit the holes are custom/10 Deluxe, or I have the 8 350 emblem I could use in place of the "deluxe" Would using those emblems be too much out of line? would I catch some grief for using those? Does anyone care thanks Jerry Attached Images Last edited by Olden Days; 11-10-2007 at 06:42 PM.

11-10-2007, 06:50 PM	#2
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: who cares if emblems are correct? 90% of the pople you see wouldnt know any way. were you going to put the delux by the marker lights? if so you could alway hunt down a set of the 4x4 emblems for there. I would just use what you have. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

11-10-2007, 07:13 PM	#3
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: who cares if emblems are correct? Do what YOU like, thats how I do mine...

11-10-2007, 07:16 PM	#4
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: who cares if emblems are correct? That table is not real oak. Looks like vaneer to me. Actually I think people in general like to notice things so they can be right about something. The last car show I was in a man approached me and complimented the truck. That opened the door to him ranting about a tear in my seat for about ten mins. I told him that I'd rather have the orig with a small tear than a cover that was not correct. I just started to wander away and stop listening. He left. I wanted to see what he drove in on. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.* Last edited by Sillyoldman; 11-10-2007 at 08:35 PM.

11-10-2007, 07:16 PM	#5
b-rad Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: FT STEWART GA Posts: 509	Re: who cares if emblems are correct? if thats what floats your boat then do it that is my saying any way. u cant make every one happy no matter what u do so at least make your self happy

11-10-2007, 07:24 PM	#6
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: who cares if emblems are correct? I think that you should not worry about what other people think about your truck or emblems. Build your truck to your liking. If other people start bashing your truck tell them to either give you the money to make it (right) or shut up. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

11-10-2007, 07:43 PM	#7
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: who cares if emblems are correct? i'm a firm beliver in using what you have and if it serves it's purpose then it's right by me __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

11-10-2007, 07:57 PM	#8
BigDaddyDave RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,361	Re: who cares if emblems are correct? When I think of doing something to my truck,I ask only one question,who's paying for this? sense it's always me I do not give a flip what anyone else thinks.

11-10-2007, 07:58 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: who cares if emblems are correct? Put a Heinz 57 label over the holes.Would that make it correct?Nothing wrong with a CustomDeluxe.I have one.The emblems are correct,but the headliner isn`t.Same thing,right? It`s 400 engine badges are correct and original.But,I have an incorrect motor.Actually,the correct motor would be incorrect because the truck`s now a 4wd and they never had 402s.My motor`s incorrect because it`s a 400 and they weren`t available in any 67-72 truck.WHOA!!!Hold on...I have a 400 SBC in a 4wd`72 with a 400 emblem.That`s more correct than a 402 in a 2wd`72 with a 400 emblem,right?Well,kinda?Sounds right doesn`t it? I`m putting 1 ton axles under it and I have Custom/30 emblems for it.They never made 1 ton 4wds in`72.Would it be correct to have 3/4t emblems on a 1t that was never made or 1t emblems on a 1t?What would be incorrect,the emblems,truck,wold the correct emblems make the truck correct,do two incorrects make a correct??????I don`t think it matters. There was a tie Oct. TOTM,a 67 and a 68.They were voted to win by us.The`67 has`68 grille surround and the`68 doesn`t,but has the side markers filled.The`68 looks more like a`67 than the`67.They pulled it off,eh? __________________ "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; 11-10-2007 at 08:16 PM.

11-10-2007, 08:12 PM	#10
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: who cares if emblems are correct? Just don't put it for sale on ebay, cause then we'll thrash you. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

11-10-2007, 08:29 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: who cares if emblems are correct? That`s the truth!! __________________ "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 ~

11-10-2007, 08:35 PM	#13
grancuda Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central OK Posts: 396	Re: who cares if emblems are correct? Olden days, I believe that Chevrolet calls them badges and GMC calls them emblems. Get it right.

11-11-2007, 01:42 AM	#15
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: who cares if emblems are correct? If you really want a correct answer ask your wife or girlfriend they know everything! __________________ 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.

11-11-2007, 02:34 AM	#16
75gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MS Posts: 479	Re: who cares if emblems are correct? I agree, fix it like you want it, and don't worry about everyone else.

11-11-2007, 03:09 AM	#17
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: who cares if emblems are correct? I have a '71 SWB Cheyenne Super K10 that I am going to put a '68 front clip on. I'm going to put the correct emblems back on but I want to see how many people tell me they didn't make a Cheyenne Super in '68. It's your truck, do what makes you happy. Don't worry about the population. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"



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11-11-2007, 03:29 AM	#18
70LongbedC20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: France Posts: 53	Re: who cares if emblems are correct? Yeah, put what you want on there. I do. I have a few of these that I am going to throw on the truck. Attached Images

11-11-2007, 06:32 AM	#22
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: who cares if emblems are correct? Haha.. actually get a kick out of people asking me what happened to the other "10"? I still have the Custom/20 Deluxe badge on the fender with leafs in the rear and 20 lug nuts total. Its a C-15, IMO. =) __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e

11-11-2007, 06:50 PM	#23
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: who cares if emblems are correct? Those are the same emblems that are on my 4x4.

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11-11-2007, 08:30 PM	#25
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