Fender Emblem help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mike8780 · 04-06-2016, 10:19 PM

Hey everyone Im alittle new to the scene and have some questions. Im rebuilding my 1970 c/10 swb and im looking at emblems. I really like the 67-68 emblems to me there is just more character in them. Is it really terrible if I put 67-68 badges and side trim on a 70 model pick up? Would love to hear your opinons and reasons thanks in advance.

**jocko** · 04-06-2016, 11:34 PM

Welcome! Yes, that would be hideous.

**jocko** · 04-06-2016, 11:35 PM

Ha! Just kidding, just wanted to welcome you in grand fashion. As you may realize - 67-8 were red bow ties, 69-72 blue, then gold afterward. If it's gonna be kept original, of course don't do that - but if it's not, all bets are off and you should do whatever you like, it's your truck! Which fender emblems are you referring to? The 10/20/30 callouts I assume? Personally, I'd stick with what papa GM installed ad the factory. If/when you ever sell it, it will be a question-generator and I'm not sure they use the same hole spacing for mounting (they might, don't know).

Mike8780 · 04-07-2016, 12:05 AM

Lol thanks for the welcome!
I know I cant please the purist out there but I like the character of the 68. I know poeple will ask why I didnt buy a 68 but this was a great deal couldnt pass it up!

Mike8780 · 04-07-2016, 12:08 AM

Annd yes the 10 callouts with the bowties they just look much better than the plain c/10 emblem

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-07-2016, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike8780

Hey everyone Im alittle new to the scene and have some questions. Im rebuilding my 1970 c/10 swb and im looking at emblems. I really like the 67-68 emblems to me there is just more character in them. Is it really terrible if I put 67-68 badges and side trim on a 70 model pick up? Would love to hear your opinons and reasons thanks in advance.

Blasphemy

Just kidding, do what you want. Heck, you see a lot of deluxe marker lenses that aren't supposed to be there either.........Just be sure that's where you want to go.

SS Tim · 04-07-2016, 02:48 AM

You could always clip the truck and make it look like a 68. Later G-van marker too! :-)

frenchy51 · 04-07-2016, 06:53 AM

Go for it.

Mike8780 · 04-07-2016, 08:27 AM

Thanks everyone for your input!

Marla · 04-07-2016, 08:41 AM

Hey...who cares...it's your truck, do what makes you happy...I put a Cheyenne emblem on the glove box of my 1970 C10 cause I thought it looked cool...just sayin'...Marla

Mike8780 · 04-07-2016, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Marla

Hey...who cares...it's your truck, do what makes you happy...I put a Cheyenne emblem on the glove box of my 1970 C10 cause I thought it looked cool...just sayin'...Marla

Nice! I like your interior as well!

BrianG · 04-07-2016, 10:18 AM

I had a plan to put a 68 fender emblem on my 69. I planned on painting the red bowtie blue. I even bought the badges and everything. the only problem was, the holes were already in my fenders and the spacing is different between the mounting pins on the 67-68 and 69-72 badges/fenders. So, I reluctantly stuck with the C/10 emblem. I have a K/10 and appearance wise from the outside, it's not a custom/10. So, I didn't want to use that badge either. And there was never no such thing as a K/10 fender badge. So, yeah, I think it would look great, just be aware, that you may have to fill a fender hole or two to make it work.

Mike8780 · 04-07-2016, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

I had a plan to put a 68 fender emblem on my 69. I planned on painting the red bowtie blue. I even bought the badges and everything. the only problem was, the holes were already in my fenders and the spacing is different between the mounting pins on the 67-68 and 69-72 badges/fenders. So, I reluctantly stuck with the C/10 emblem. I have a K/10 and appearance wise from the outside, it's not a custom/10. So, I didn't want to use that badge either. And there was never no such thing as a K/10 fender badge. So, yeah, I think it would look great, just be aware, that you may have to fill a fender hole or two to make it work.

Understood! My paint and body guy is asking me now because when we get to that point he will need to know what emblem im going with for that very reason. Thanks for your input!

sawyerrm · 04-07-2016, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jocko

Welcome! Yes, that would be hideous.

Don't beat around the bush, tell it to 'em straight

**Ironangel** · 04-07-2016, 11:08 AM

"Go for it!" And welcome to the mix!

Mike8780 · 04-07-2016, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Ironangel

"Go for it!" And welcome to the mix!

Yes!

04-06-2016, 10:19 PM	#1
Mike8780 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: montgomery Posts: 7	Fender Emblem help Hey everyone Im alittle new to the scene and have some questions. Im rebuilding my 1970 c/10 swb and im looking at emblems. I really like the 67-68 emblems to me there is just more character in them. Is it really terrible if I put 67-68 badges and side trim on a 70 model pick up? Would love to hear your opinons and reasons thanks in advance.

04-06-2016, 11:34 PM	#2
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NW IN Posts: 18,117	Re: Fender Emblem help Welcome! Yes, that would be hideous.

04-06-2016, 11:35 PM	#3
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NW IN Posts: 18,117	Re: Fender Emblem help Ha! Just kidding, just wanted to welcome you in grand fashion. As you may realize - 67-8 were red bow ties, 69-72 blue, then gold afterward. If it's gonna be kept original, of course don't do that - but if it's not, all bets are off and you should do whatever you like, it's your truck! Which fender emblems are you referring to? The 10/20/30 callouts I assume? Personally, I'd stick with what papa GM installed ad the factory. If/when you ever sell it, it will be a question-generator and I'm not sure they use the same hole spacing for mounting (they might, don't know).

04-07-2016, 12:05 AM	#4
Mike8780 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: montgomery Posts: 7	Re: Fender Emblem help Lol thanks for the welcome! I know I cant please the purist out there but I like the character of the 68. I know poeple will ask why I didnt buy a 68 but this was a great deal couldnt pass it up!

04-07-2016, 12:08 AM	#5
Mike8780 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: montgomery Posts: 7	Re: Fender Emblem help Annd yes the 10 callouts with the bowties they just look much better than the plain c/10 emblem

04-07-2016, 02:48 AM	#7
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,504	Re: Fender Emblem help You could always clip the truck and make it look like a 68. Later G-van marker too! :-) Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

04-07-2016, 06:53 AM	#8
frenchy51 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Orland, Nor-Cal Posts: 617	Re: Fender Emblem help Go for it. __________________ 1972 Highlander PAC B 400BB-SOLD 1974 K5 Blazer-6.0 swap 1974 C20 Long Bed 454 1977 GMC HeavyHalf several adopted orphans

04-07-2016, 08:27 AM	#9
Mike8780 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: montgomery Posts: 7	Re: Fender Emblem help Thanks everyone for your input!

04-07-2016, 08:41 AM	#10
Marla Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Long Beach Wa Posts: 51	Re: Fender Emblem help Hey...who cares...it's your truck, do what makes you happy...I put a Cheyenne emblem on the glove box of my 1970 C10 cause I thought it looked cool...just sayin'...Marla Attached Images

04-07-2016, 10:18 AM	#12
BrianG Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oakley, Michigan Posts: 735	Re: Fender Emblem help I had a plan to put a 68 fender emblem on my 69. I planned on painting the red bowtie blue. I even bought the badges and everything. the only problem was, the holes were already in my fenders and the spacing is different between the mounting pins on the 67-68 and 69-72 badges/fenders. So, I reluctantly stuck with the C/10 emblem. I have a K/10 and appearance wise from the outside, it's not a custom/10. So, I didn't want to use that badge either. And there was never no such thing as a K/10 fender badge. So, yeah, I think it would look great, just be aware, that you may have to fill a fender hole or two to make it work.

04-07-2016, 11:08 AM	#15
Ironangel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Falls City, Nebraska "100 Miles From Nowhere" Posts: 2,219	Re: Fender Emblem help "Go for it!" And welcome to the mix! __________________ Michael of the clan Hill, "Two Seventy Two's" 71 1-ton Dually 350 4-Speed 71 C/50 Grain Truck, 350 Split-Axle 4-Speed 02 3/4 ton Express 14 Indian Chief Vintage 1952 Ford 8N, "Only Ford Allowed On The Property" "Be American, Buy American"



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