Fender Emblem Placement

[BigMike608]

I have some OEM fender emblems I bought off Ebay and I want to install on my 87, but the PO had the mounting holes filled when he painted the truck. I can't find any diagrams that shows correct mounting locations to place them. Can someone give me measurements for placement, Im thinking measurements from the body line and to the edge of the fender where it adjoins the door would be perfect.

All the original studs are broken on the back of the emblems and I would also like to know the best/most secure way to attach the plastic gaskets to the backside and then attach the emblems to the fenders. Thanks in advance for your help!

[BIGTEN]

I dont have the measurements but with the mounting tabs broken how are you puting them on.

[rwhit57]

I don't have the measurements either, but 3m makes a double sided tape that is specifically for mounting emblems and stuff.

[BigMike608]

I looked in 3M website and they offer 2 solutions to mount them. The first option is called plastic and emblem adhesive which is like a glue, and the second option is emblem double sided tape. Not sure which is better to use and the pros/cons of each application
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[85chevy86]

on the pass. side of my 86 from the body line down to the top of the emblem at the 10 is 1/4 inch and from th edge of the fender to the S is 3-1/8.

hope this helps

[egaray281]

Originally Posted by BigMike608

I looked in 3M website and they offer 2 solutions to mount them. The first option is called plastic and emblem adhesive which is like a glue, and the second option is emblem double sided tape. Not sure which is better to use and the pros/cons of each application
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the adhesive glue stuff is really good i use it for almost everything that stuff sticks! you just have to be sure were ur gna place it cause that stuff dries pretty fast!

[johnnyclack]

I use 3M double sticky back tape all the time at work. We use this tuff to apply Stainless steel placards to the front/sides of stainless steel cased ticket vending machines, we use stainless because of the caustic environment they are subjected to (can you say urine, got to love the public)

The best 3M offers is a thin “solid green” backing (not checkerd) and or the clear double sticky back tape. Never had to buy this, we keep it in inventory, not sure how much a roll costs.

Keep in mind you use these 3M products you “will” remove the paint if you take the emblems off again.

Tip: Clean (lightly) both surfaces with rubbing alcohol prior to application of the tape

[BigMike608]

Originally Posted by 85chevy86

on the pass. side of my 86 from the body line down to the top of the emblem at the 10 is 1/4 inch and from th edge of the fender to the S is 3-1/8.

hope this helps

Perfect, thanks!
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[BigMike608]

Thanks everyone else for your suggestions, I really appreciate it!
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[88Jimmy4x4]

if you mount using original studs your gonna have to pull the fenders off the truck, once those are off you can probably see where the holes used to be located