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smorg007 · 02-22-2011, 08:48 PM

What is the easiest way to replace Cheyenne emblems on a truck that's not apart. Removing inner fenders still leaves very little room to work to reach the rear stud and nut on emblem. I'm hoping someone has come up with a trick or tip to do this without tearing apart a truck and fenders.

**too much stuff** · 02-22-2011, 09:38 PM

Long arms and a long 3/8 wrench. It can be done, but it isn't any fun at all.

superchevy · 02-22-2011, 10:04 PM

Agree...snake your arm up in there and have at it...not much fun at all.

71 super · 02-22-2011, 10:18 PM

Use the before mentioned technique coupled with a gear wrench type wrench -once on you can go quickly at least...

67chevy1series · 02-22-2011, 10:27 PM

is it easier for the 67 68 chevy 10 emblems?

**too much stuff** · 02-22-2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

is it easier for the 67 68 chevy 10 emblems?

No, they all suck basically. Those may even be a little tougher because of the 2 extra studs to work around...

VA72C10 · 02-22-2011, 11:19 PM

I know it's a pain to take them off, but if you just loosen the wiper cowl and then the rear upper and lower fender bolts you should be able to get in that way....better than killing your arm doing it the other way and will let you clean out that area

sameyrasmea72 · 02-23-2011, 03:37 AM

Taking it off is the easy part. Trying to get the nut started on the new emblem is the difficult part. If you get it off, I would a barrel nut/clip to put it back on. You can still use the nut on the outside one, but I would use a barrel clip on the one that is difficult to reach.

VA72C10 · 02-23-2011, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

Taking it off is the easy part. Trying to get the nut started on the new emblem is the difficult part. If you get it off, I would a barrel nut/clip to put it back on. You can still use the nut on the outside one, but I would use a barrel clip on the one that is difficult to reach.

good point!

I pre-installed the nuts on my blazer because it was hard to get them on. Got them installed off the truck then backed the nut off and when I installed on the truck it followed the groove scored in by the previous trial fit and made the install a lot easier

**leddzepp** · 02-23-2011, 03:57 AM

Use a 3/8" gear wrench to get in the tight space, and ratchet the nuts off. You will need to loosen your front fenders from the rear...which also requires you to remove the cowl to access the top bolts to the fenders, and the bottom rear bolt as well, and the inner fender mounting bolt that attaches it to the cab. Let the fender "pop" out a little bit...don't force it, it will stick out naturally on its own. This is needed for some space to access the rear mounting studs on the emblems. I have done it this way on my trucks, and every time I find salvageable emblems in the yards. It is a somewhat time-consuming process Hope this helps.

**special-K** · 02-23-2011, 09:21 AM

Now you know why there are emblems with broken studs.

02-22-2011, 08:48 PM	#1
smorg007 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Redding, Ca Posts: 371	What is the easiest way to replace Cheyenne emblems? What is the easiest way to replace Cheyenne emblems on a truck that's not apart. Removing inner fenders still leaves very little room to work to reach the rear stud and nut on emblem. I'm hoping someone has come up with a trick or tip to do this without tearing apart a truck and fenders.

02-22-2011, 09:38 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,713	Re: What is the easiest way to replace Cheyenne emblems? Long arms and a long 3/8 wrench. It can be done, but it isn't any fun at all. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-22-2011, 10:04 PM	#3
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Re: What is the easiest way to replace Cheyenne emblems? Agree...snake your arm up in there and have at it...not much fun at all. __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

02-22-2011, 10:18 PM	#4
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: What is the easiest way to replace Cheyenne emblems? Use the before mentioned technique coupled with a gear wrench type wrench -once on you can go quickly at least... __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

02-22-2011, 10:27 PM	#5
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: What is the easiest way to replace Cheyenne emblems? is it easier for the 67 68 chevy 10 emblems?

02-22-2011, 11:19 PM	#7
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: What is the easiest way to replace Cheyenne emblems? I know it's a pain to take them off, but if you just loosen the wiper cowl and then the rear upper and lower fender bolts you should be able to get in that way....better than killing your arm doing it the other way and will let you clean out that area __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-23-2011, 03:37 AM	#8
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: What is the easiest way to replace Cheyenne emblems? Taking it off is the easy part. Trying to get the nut started on the new emblem is the difficult part. If you get it off, I would a barrel nut/clip to put it back on. You can still use the nut on the outside one, but I would use a barrel clip on the one that is difficult to reach. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

02-23-2011, 03:57 AM	#10
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: What is the easiest way to replace Cheyenne emblems? Use a 3/8" gear wrench to get in the tight space, and ratchet the nuts off. You will need to loosen your front fenders from the rear...which also requires you to remove the cowl to access the top bolts to the fenders, and the bottom rear bolt as well, and the inner fender mounting bolt that attaches it to the cab. Let the fender "pop" out a little bit...don't force it, it will stick out naturally on its own. This is needed for some space to access the rear mounting studs on the emblems. I have done it this way on my trucks, and every time I find salvageable emblems in the yards. It is a somewhat time-consuming process Hope this helps. __________________ 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

02-23-2011, 09:21 AM	#11
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