1973-74 Grille emblem - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Fhunter1 · 12-17-2015, 10:02 AM

Hello All,

I did a couple of searches but came up empty.

I picked up a nice OEM grille the other day and the "emblem" has lost all of the coloring and fell off as I was washing the grille.

I have not found an OEM one and on eBay I find a blue bolt-on version that looks suspiciously like a 71-72 emblem. Anyone tried one?

I suppose I could try to repaint and re-glue the original - I'm think that has a low probability of looking good with my skill set

So what are you guys doing for an "emblem"? I am open to any and all ideas

flashed · 12-17-2015, 10:40 AM

Im in to see what you find .

lilpoindexter · 12-17-2015, 08:57 PM

Funny you should mention this...I've been looking for a "292' emblem...If i ever found one, i would put an early style grille on my '78.

RandyP · 12-17-2015, 10:01 PM

A vendor on this site is repopping them, I bought one a few years ago.

Surely someone with a better memory than mine will ring in.

**1774btcrew** · 12-17-2015, 10:48 PM

I would buy a couple too if someone remembers who had them

**Willowrun** · 12-17-2015, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

I would buy a couple too if someone remembers who had them

I would also. Seems as if I'm going to have to buy a new repop grill just to get a nice bowtie.

RandyP · 12-17-2015, 10:54 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441934

User Top Banana sold me mine, but as I said it was years ago. I still have it since I sold the K5 I was gonna use it on.

**1774btcrew** · 12-17-2015, 11:12 PM

I remember when Top Banana was selling the repop grilles. I missed out on the emblems

**Willowrun** · 12-18-2015, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyP

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441934

User Top Banana sold me mine, but as I said it was years ago. I still have it since I sold the K5 I was gonna use it on.

I don't want this thread to turn into an "I want it" thread, but....I would be interested in having some of the automotive suppliers I deal with that do this type of work get me a price on making some. I'd gladly pay the the cost of shipping/your time to get my hands on your reproduction in order to create a part drawing so I could send it for quotes. The hard part ($) will be the ribs in the yellow portion I'm sure. I would return it to you at my cost within a couple weeks. Totally cool if you aren't open to it.

Fhunter1 · 12-19-2015, 04:28 PM

Looks like that was a one time run. I don't see the emblem on top bannana's site.

So I'm still looking

Fhunter1 · 12-23-2015, 11:09 AM

Anyone else?

**N2TRUX** · 12-23-2015, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fhunter1

Looks like that was a one time run. I don't see the emblem on top bannana's site.

So I'm still looking

They no longer offer the emblem by itself. They only sell them attached to a reproduction grill.

**1774btcrew** · 12-24-2015, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

They no longer offer the emblem by itself. They only sell them attached to a reproduction grill.

That is really too bad as there are a lot of nice condition used 73-74 grilles that need the emblem. These particular years grilles held up well and not many broke compared to other years.

KQQL IT · 12-25-2015, 12:03 AM

Try this:

http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?n...821025&alt=web

Exact fit, drill holes or cut the studs and 3M tape it on.

KQQL IT · 12-25-2015, 12:39 PM

The link is bad.

Try. 221968238814

KQQL IT · 12-25-2015, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KQQL IT

The link is bad.

Try. 221968238814

http://m.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1973-74-Ch....c100408.m2460

slotard · 12-25-2015, 11:41 PM

Both links work fine for me, but they're blue rather than yellow.

**bhc41051** · 12-25-2015, 11:58 PM

Are you sure that emblem isn't off a 71 or 72 van or a bread truck?

KQQL IT · 12-26-2015, 01:27 AM

The ones I got where from a P30 chassis from the old Grumman Olson plant in town.

And they're easily painted any color you'd like, they're not thin aluminum foil.

wraprail · 12-31-2015, 09:58 PM

I have like 3 oe grilles if anyone is interested

Fhunter1 · 01-01-2016, 10:22 AM

KQQl IT,

Does that emblem fit the regular C-10/20 grile?

I have seen those but wondered if they actually fit

Thanks

KQQL IT · 01-01-2016, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fhunter1

KQQl IT,

Does that emblem fit the regular C-10/20 grile?

I have seen those but wondered if they actually fit

Thanks

Yes, either drill 2 holes and bolt it on or 3M tape it on.

Don't mind the dust, my 400 is in machine shop jail.

Fhunter1 · 01-02-2016, 08:09 PM

Fantastic! - a solution found.

Thanks to all and especially KQQL IT

12-17-2015, 10:02 AM	#1
Fhunter1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Oakland Twp, MI Posts: 37	1973-74 Grille emblem Hello All, I did a couple of searches but came up empty. I picked up a nice OEM grille the other day and the "emblem" has lost all of the coloring and fell off as I was washing the grille. I have not found an OEM one and on eBay I find a blue bolt-on version that looks suspiciously like a 71-72 emblem. Anyone tried one? I suppose I could try to repaint and re-glue the original - I'm think that has a low probability of looking good with my skill set So what are you guys doing for an "emblem"? I am open to any and all ideas __________________ Frank 1980 C10 Stepside 2013 Jeep JKU MOAB edition 1963 VW Type1 (Beetle) 1956 Chevy 210 Delray sedan

12-17-2015, 10:40 AM	#2
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: 1973-74 Grille emblem Im in to see what you find .

12-17-2015, 08:57 PM	#3
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,134	Re: 1973-74 Grille emblem Funny you should mention this...I've been looking for a "292' emblem...If i ever found one, i would put an early style grille on my '78.

12-17-2015, 10:01 PM	#4
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: 1973-74 Grille emblem A vendor on this site is repopping them, I bought one a few years ago. Surely someone with a better memory than mine will ring in. Attached Images __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

12-17-2015, 10:48 PM	#5
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,602	Re: 1973-74 Grille emblem I would buy a couple too if someone remembers who had them __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

12-17-2015, 10:54 PM	#7
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: 1973-74 Grille emblem http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441934 User Top Banana sold me mine, but as I said it was years ago. I still have it since I sold the K5 I was gonna use it on. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

12-17-2015, 11:12 PM	#8
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,602	Re: 1973-74 Grille emblem I remember when Top Banana was selling the repop grilles. I missed out on the emblems __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

12-19-2015, 04:28 PM	#10
Fhunter1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Oakland Twp, MI Posts: 37	Re: 1973-74 Grille emblem Looks like that was a one time run. I don't see the emblem on top bannana's site. So I'm still looking __________________ Frank 1980 C10 Stepside 2013 Jeep JKU MOAB edition 1963 VW Type1 (Beetle) 1956 Chevy 210 Delray sedan

12-23-2015, 11:09 AM	#11
Fhunter1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Oakland Twp, MI Posts: 37	Re: 1973-74 Grille emblem Anyone else? __________________ Frank 1980 C10 Stepside 2013 Jeep JKU MOAB edition 1963 VW Type1 (Beetle) 1956 Chevy 210 Delray sedan

12-25-2015, 12:03 AM	#14
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,260	Re: 1973-74 Grille emblem Try this: http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?n...821025&alt=web Exact fit, drill holes or cut the studs and 3M tape it on. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

12-25-2015, 12:39 PM	#15
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,260	Re: 1973-74 Grille emblem The link is bad. Try. 221968238814 __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

12-25-2015, 11:41 PM	#17
slotard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 877	Re: 1973-74 Grille emblem Both links work fine for me, but they're blue rather than yellow. __________________ 1973 C20, 350/350

12-25-2015, 11:58 PM	#18
bhc41051 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Otway OH Posts: 788	Re: 1973-74 Grille emblem Are you sure that emblem isn't off a 71 or 72 van or a bread truck?

12-26-2015, 01:27 AM	#19
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,260	Re: 1973-74 Grille emblem The ones I got where from a P30 chassis from the old Grumman Olson plant in town. And they're easily painted any color you'd like, they're not thin aluminum foil. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

12-31-2015, 09:58 PM	#20
wraprail Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lake Havasu City Arizona Posts: 863	Re: 1973-74 Grille emblem I have like 3 oe grilles if anyone is interested __________________



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01-01-2016, 10:22 AM	#21
Fhunter1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Oakland Twp, MI Posts: 37	Re: 1973-74 Grille emblem KQQl IT, Does that emblem fit the regular C-10/20 grile? I have seen those but wondered if they actually fit Thanks __________________ Frank 1980 C10 Stepside 2013 Jeep JKU MOAB edition 1963 VW Type1 (Beetle) 1956 Chevy 210 Delray sedan

01-02-2016, 08:09 PM	#23
Fhunter1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Oakland Twp, MI Posts: 37	Re: 1973-74 Grille emblem Fantastic! - a solution found. Thanks to all and especially KQQL IT __________________ Frank 1980 C10 Stepside 2013 Jeep JKU MOAB edition 1963 VW Type1 (Beetle) 1956 Chevy 210 Delray sedan

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