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jfalesi · 10-08-2007, 10:47 PM

I bought a set of '66 "10" emblems a while ago from Brothers and finally got around to installing them. First I got a set of '65 emblems but the curvatures didn't match the fenders at the locations I wanted to mount them (the curvature on the emblems was too extreme). As you can see, the curvature of the '66 emblem matches pretty well.

67_C-30 · 10-08-2007, 10:53 PM

That looks pretty good!

jfalesi · 10-08-2007, 10:54 PM

Here are the measurements I used. The left-hand dimension is to the rear fender edge. Vertically, I measured 9 1/4 "from the top edge of the lower trim molding, but my "Pep-Boys Special" trim is not in the correct location.

longhorn70gmc · 10-09-2007, 01:09 AM

That looks real nice!!!!!! Well done and the green looks good in the acsent.

**special-K** · 10-09-2007, 06:14 AM

Nice touch.The`65s mount up on the cowl which is why they are so curved.I had an idea to use another Chevy emblem(not sayin`)and never did it,yet.Waiting for the right build(doin`a GMC now).

samwise68 · 10-09-2007, 09:58 AM

i had my doubts at your title...

but. i must admit. i like it!

it works well. nice job!

-Sam.

jfalesi · 10-09-2007, 05:13 PM

Thanks for the props. I think the RHS emblem slopes down toward the front a little, but the LHS one is pretty level. I like the colors in the older emblems. I wanted to put a red '67/68 bowtie on the grille, but it wouldn't fit so I'm going with a '69/70 blue bowtie on the hood. I also have some blue accents inside, with the horn button and a blue-on-chrome ('67/68?) glove box emblem, and I think I'm going to try to paint red bowties on the wheel centers. The truck is a bit of a Frankenburb, with a '70 grille and bowtie, '66 emblems and '71 everything-else. I've got fog lights mounted in the parklight locations in the '71 bumper and I have a set of driving lights I'm going to mount on a Westin Safari light bar. I mocked it up when I had the '71 grille on and it looked pretty good. I'll post some pics later.
-Jamie

10-08-2007, 10:47 PM	#1
jfalesi Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Delran, NJ Posts: 458	'66 fender emblems on '71 truck I bought a set of '66 "10" emblems a while ago from Brothers and finally got around to installing them. First I got a set of '65 emblems but the curvatures didn't match the fenders at the locations I wanted to mount them (the curvature on the emblems was too extreme). As you can see, the curvature of the '66 emblem matches pretty well. Attached Images

10-08-2007, 10:53 PM	#2
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: '66 fender emblems on '71 truck That looks pretty good! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

10-08-2007, 10:54 PM	#3
jfalesi Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Delran, NJ Posts: 458	Re: '66 fender emblems on '71 truck Here are the measurements I used. The left-hand dimension is to the rear fender edge. Vertically, I measured 9 1/4 "from the top edge of the lower trim molding, but my "Pep-Boys Special" trim is not in the correct location. Attached Images

10-09-2007, 01:09 AM	#4
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: '66 fender emblems on '71 truck That looks real nice!!!!!! Well done and the green looks good in the acsent. __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

10-09-2007, 06:14 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: '66 fender emblems on '71 truck Nice touch.The`65s mount up on the cowl which is why they are so curved.I had an idea to use another Chevy emblem(not sayin`)and never did it,yet.Waiting for the right build(doin`a GMC now). __________________ "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 ~

10-09-2007, 05:13 PM	#7
jfalesi Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Delran, NJ Posts: 458	Re: '66 fender emblems on '71 truck Thanks for the props. I think the RHS emblem slopes down toward the front a little, but the LHS one is pretty level. I like the colors in the older emblems. I wanted to put a red '67/68 bowtie on the grille, but it wouldn't fit so I'm going with a '69/70 blue bowtie on the hood. I also have some blue accents inside, with the horn button and a blue-on-chrome ('67/68?) glove box emblem, and I think I'm going to try to paint red bowties on the wheel centers. The truck is a bit of a Frankenburb, with a '70 grille and bowtie, '66 emblems and '71 everything-else. I've got fog lights mounted in the parklight locations in the '71 bumper and I have a set of driving lights I'm going to mount on a Westin Safari light bar. I mocked it up when I had the '71 grille on and it looked pretty good. I'll post some pics later. -Jamie



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