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TheGreenCoyote · 10-27-2009, 06:27 PM

Wow! Thanks mamato2. I never saw that on LMC. That looks perfect.

bigblock73 · 10-27-2009, 07:03 PM

It is called machine turned...and it looks great!

joe231 · 10-27-2009, 07:09 PM

I don't think these will fit a stock grill

and $200 for a cheap looking plastic grill

TheGreenCoyote · 10-28-2009, 11:55 AM

I like the look of the stock '73 grille on my truck. I plan on lightly sanding it, priming and painting it. It would be kind of an expensive mistake if this emblem doesn't fit my stock grille!

joe231 · 10-28-2009, 12:07 PM

surely someone on here has the capabilities to cut out a nice aluminum emblem.......and sell them to all of us 73-74 guys.

pcwillsie · 10-28-2009, 12:24 PM

i had a moment so I called lmc their billet emblem will not fit the factory grill

billnorman · 10-28-2009, 01:16 PM

You can machine turn with a drill and an ink eraser, sandpaper, or wire brush. Just keep repeating the pattern. Experiment. Enjoy.

joe231 · 10-28-2009, 01:58 PM

I'd like a ball milled billet one....

TheGreenCoyote · 10-28-2009, 02:20 PM

Check this out. There is a placed called FPM Metals that machine turns and has colors too. I have not sent an exact pattern to them yet but I will bet it is expensive for just one.

TheGreenCoyote · 10-28-2009, 02:21 PM

Thanks pcwillsie for calling LMC to check.

Damien · 10-29-2009, 11:33 AM

I can check with my mom. I'm not sure if she got the software problem on her mill figured out. This wouldn't be that hard to do.

joe231 · 10-29-2009, 11:44 AM

cool

pcwillsie · 10-29-2009, 12:12 PM

i made a call to a place that machines aluminum in ca and he said he could cut whatever we want but needed to know the exact measurements to cut them to. So there are some options out there yet

joe231 · 10-29-2009, 12:14 PM

Hey PC
did he give you an idea on price?

the Okie's are everywhere!!!

what part of Ok are you in.....have you checked out he Ok section (link in my sig)

TheGreenCoyote · 10-29-2009, 12:53 PM

I haver the original thin aluminum emblem peeled off and in scannable shape if you would like me to e-mail.

pcwillsie · 10-29-2009, 01:45 PM

i might dont get rid of it i am taking measurements from my grill and am going to see what it is going to cost per unit he did say the more wanted the cheeper per unit

**N2TRUX** · 10-29-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

It is called machine turned...and it looks great!

Actually both terms are correct. I think you will find that it was called "engine" turned long before "machine" turned became popular. And here's another one "Pattern Polished"

Do a Google on both terms and you will get several hits. Here's a good one-

FPM Metals is a leader in the production and development of "Pattern Polished Metals" for architectural and automotive applications. The process of polishing known as engine turning, swirling or jewelling dates back into the 1800's. Engine turning or jewelling is a process of polishing stainless steel or other metal items with small overlapping swirls that form a moiré pattern. This jewelled pattern creates a dazzling finish that reflects light and makes the surface seem alive. Probably the most famous application of engine turning can be seen on the cowling of Lindbergh’s “Spirit of St. Louis”.

Damien · 10-30-2009, 01:04 PM

I was looking through another thread and found vinyl engine turn. A bow tie could be cut from this.
http://www.hotrodworks.net/decal/dash.html#

bigblock73 · 10-30-2009, 01:26 PM

I can make the emblems as well, I could just have them cut out of the 16ga metal I use for the speaker brackets. They could be painted...or "pattern polished"

3r!c84 · 10-30-2009, 01:34 PM

where can you buy the bit to make that turned metal?

mhicks · 10-30-2009, 01:57 PM

I was looking for the same thing. I went by my local Chevy dealer and they have a Texas flag emblem to replace newer model emblems. Seemed to be pretty heavy duty. I bet it could be cut to fit just right if you have the original. You guys not from Texas, sorry!

boogie67 · 10-30-2009, 08:36 PM

Found this laying in the road today.Don't know what it was but it looks cool.I think it went on a hitch.

joe231 · 11-01-2009, 02:01 AM

I did some comparing with an emblem from the early-mid 80's

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it is just right enough to be completely wrong

Grande Rojo · 11-01-2009, 09:54 AM

I put a 73' grill on my truck and could not find a replacment. I just made one out of 1/8" aluminum and painted it chevy orange.

68 TT · 11-01-2009, 10:17 AM

I made one out of aluminum diamond plate material for our old work truck that was missing the emblem.

10-27-2009, 06:27 PM	#26
TheGreenCoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Elgin/Austin, Texas Posts: 176	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille Wow! Thanks mamato2. I never saw that on LMC. That looks perfect.

10-27-2009, 07:03 PM	#27
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille It is called machine turned...and it looks great! __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

10-27-2009, 07:09 PM	#28
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille I don't think these will fit a stock grill and $200 for a cheap looking plastic grill __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 10-27-2009 at 07:11 PM.

10-28-2009, 11:55 AM	#29
TheGreenCoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Elgin/Austin, Texas Posts: 176	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille I like the look of the stock '73 grille on my truck. I plan on lightly sanding it, priming and painting it. It would be kind of an expensive mistake if this emblem doesn't fit my stock grille!

10-28-2009, 12:07 PM	#30
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille surely someone on here has the capabilities to cut out a nice aluminum emblem.......and sell them to all of us 73-74 guys. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-28-2009, 12:24 PM	#31
pcwillsie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 118	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille i had a moment so I called lmc their billet emblem will not fit the factory grill

10-28-2009, 01:16 PM	#32
billnorman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: glen burnie md Posts: 174	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille You can machine turn with a drill and an ink eraser, sandpaper, or wire brush. Just keep repeating the pattern. Experiment. Enjoy.

10-28-2009, 01:58 PM	#33
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille I'd like a ball milled billet one.... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-28-2009, 02:20 PM	#34
TheGreenCoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Elgin/Austin, Texas Posts: 176	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille Check this out. There is a placed called FPM Metals that machine turns and has colors too. I have not sent an exact pattern to them yet but I will bet it is expensive for just one. Attached Images Last edited by TheGreenCoyote; 10-28-2009 at 02:20 PM.

10-28-2009, 02:21 PM	#35
TheGreenCoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Elgin/Austin, Texas Posts: 176	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille Thanks pcwillsie for calling LMC to check.

10-29-2009, 11:33 AM	#36
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille I can check with my mom. I'm not sure if she got the software problem on her mill figured out. This wouldn't be that hard to do. __________________ I can still count my vehicles on two... wait three hands.

10-29-2009, 11:44 AM	#37
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille cool __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-29-2009, 12:12 PM	#38
pcwillsie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 118	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille i made a call to a place that machines aluminum in ca and he said he could cut whatever we want but needed to know the exact measurements to cut them to. So there are some options out there yet

10-29-2009, 12:14 PM	#39
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille Hey PC did he give you an idea on price? the Okie's are everywhere!!! what part of Ok are you in.....have you checked out he Ok section (link in my sig) __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 10-29-2009 at 12:15 PM.

10-29-2009, 12:53 PM	#40
TheGreenCoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Elgin/Austin, Texas Posts: 176	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille I haver the original thin aluminum emblem peeled off and in scannable shape if you would like me to e-mail.



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10-29-2009, 01:45 PM	#41
pcwillsie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 118	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille i might dont get rid of it i am taking measurements from my grill and am going to see what it is going to cost per unit he did say the more wanted the cheeper per unit

10-30-2009, 01:04 PM	#43
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille I was looking through another thread and found vinyl engine turn. A bow tie could be cut from this. http://www.hotrodworks.net/decal/dash.html# __________________ I can still count my vehicles on two... wait three hands.

10-30-2009, 01:26 PM	#44
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille I can make the emblems as well, I could just have them cut out of the 16ga metal I use for the speaker brackets. They could be painted...or "pattern polished" __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

10-30-2009, 01:34 PM	#45
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille where can you buy the bit to make that turned metal? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

10-30-2009, 01:57 PM	#46
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille I was looking for the same thing. I went by my local Chevy dealer and they have a Texas flag emblem to replace newer model emblems. Seemed to be pretty heavy duty. I bet it could be cut to fit just right if you have the original. You guys not from Texas, sorry!

10-30-2009, 08:36 PM	#47
boogie67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: waco tx Posts: 584	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille Found this laying in the road today.Don't know what it was but it looks cool.I think it went on a hitch. Attached Images __________________ 77 swb starting all over again.

11-01-2009, 02:01 AM	#48
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille I did some comparing with an emblem from the early-mid 80's it is just right enough to be completely wrong __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 11-01-2009 at 02:02 AM.

11-01-2009, 09:54 AM	#49
Grande Rojo paper or plastic? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 671	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille I put a 73' grill on my truck and could not find a replacment. I just made one out of 1/8" aluminum and painted it chevy orange. __________________ 1967 Chevy SWB 250 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442157 1977 Chevy SWB 454 No More 454 getting 5.3 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310518 1977 Stepside Truck of the month winner http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=135524 1965 Chevy C10 454 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731372 1975 Dodge Power Wagon http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7871388

11-01-2009, 10:17 AM	#50
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille I made one out of aluminum diamond plate material for our old work truck that was missing the emblem.

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