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**Ironangel** · 06-14-2017, 08:33 AM

"Pretty Rare" 1972 Super Sport "COPO"

davepl · 06-14-2017, 11:57 AM

So what is a 351 Magnum, anyway? Is that the big V6? What years was it available?

"351 Magnum" sounds like a Ford displacement and a Dodge brand name....

**MJN** · 06-14-2017, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by davepl

So what is a 351 Magnum, anyway? Is that the big V6? What years was it available?

"351 Magnum" sounds like a Ford displacement and a Dodge brand name....

Sorry to hijack but here is some info on the Magnum series GMC V-6's.
http://6066gmcguy.com/401v6.html

**68bowtie** · 06-14-2017, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

That's a 67/68 CST emblem.

what i meant was what's the deal with the one specifically without the black background? i have one of each and i've always wondered what the diferent application was.

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Ram-Man · 06-14-2017, 09:57 PM

Here is a pic of the 67 GMC custom on mine. Kinda cool they are referred to as rare

skytop · 06-14-2017, 10:03 PM

I like this one:

**jocko** · 06-14-2017, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

what i meant was what's the deal with the one specifically without the black background? i have one of each and i've always wondered what the diferent application was.

Attachment 1661210

I would have assumed the black had been removed from one - I thought the factory only had a black background. I don't know for certain, so am interested to hear. That's one of my favorite emblems.

**DaHos** · 06-15-2017, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

what i meant was what's the deal with the one specifically without the black background? i have one of each and i've always wondered what the diferent application was.

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Silver is 67
Black is 68

**special-K** · 06-15-2017, 09:12 AM

Sorry for the confusion posting both years on those CSTs. My "910" fender emblems are rare here in MD.

**Bob B.** · 06-15-2017, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by davepl

So what is a 351 Magnum, anyway? Is that the big V6? What years was it available?

"351 Magnum" sounds like a Ford displacement and a Dodge brand name....

From '66 to '68 GMC offered a special high performance version of the 351 Magnum heavy truck engine in pickups called the 351E. The standard V6 in pickups was the 305.

For the record, GMC was using the 'Magnum' name for their large V6's over a year before Dodge did for the 383 and 440! The 351 V6 came out in 1960, long before the Windsor and Cleveland 351's.

davepl · 06-15-2017, 12:49 PM

Cool! I didn't know about them in the light duty trucks. Do you have a link to your truck online anywhere? I've never seen one equipped like that....

**kwmech** · 06-15-2017, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by skytop

I like this one:

I have a set of those that came on my 68

68Gold/white · 06-15-2017, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kwmech

I have a set of those that came on my 68

Original?
I've never seen "396" emblems on a 68...of course I have not seen them all. The one's I've seen were years ago, originals...

**Classic Bowties** · 06-15-2017, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

what's the deal with this one? was it a different application than the one with black background?

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Was 67 only, same for the pictured CST emblems w/o the black accent paint. Mel

**kwmech** · 06-16-2017, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

Original?
I've never seen "396" emblems on a 68...of course I have not seen them all. The one's I've seen were years ago, originals...

? don't know for sure, I can honestly say they are on my 68 GMC just under the front side marker lamps. I'm the 2nd owner

**Bob B.** · 06-16-2017, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by davepl

Cool! I didn't know about them in the light duty trucks. Do you have a link to your truck online anywhere? I've never seen one equipped like that....

No, don't really have it on the web, but here is a picture of the engine:

**special-K** · 06-16-2017, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

Original?
I've never seen "396" emblems on a 68...of course I have not seen them all. The one's I've seen were years ago, originals...

No, that was added. That's an earlier car badge. No optional engine badges till '69 for Chevys and GMC never did separate engine designates, except the 351 Magnum. A base model with V-EIGHT or V-SIX could have that on the GMC fender badge, but no size indicated.

RThree · 04-19-2019, 02:05 PM

I hear my 292 badge on my 72 is pretty rare.

-PR

**LockDoc** · 04-19-2019, 08:32 PM

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It's really strange that this thread came back to the top. I brought these in from the shop yesterday to clean them up & take pictures of them. I don't know that they are rare but it is the only set I have ever seen in all of my junk yard scrounging. I don't remember what year the truck was. Most of the yards I go to don't have many big trucks.....

LockDoc

**Steeveedee** · 04-19-2019, 08:49 PM

3/4 Cam Corvette Engine. Never seen that on the side of a vehicle.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 04-20-2019, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by RThree

I hear my 292 badge on my 72 is pretty rare.

-PR

R3, I like your badge. I wonder if the Temporal Police would bust me for putting a '71/'72 badge on a '68?
Years ago, back when the dealership still had parts for my rig, a Parts Counter guy told me "The 292 L6 was Chevy's best kept secret."
Yes. 292s in 4X4s are rare. They take a special diagonal crossmember. I have never seen a K/5 or Jimmy with a factory one in it. Never seen anyone put one in their own Blazer. But I will someday.
Of course Ford stole a MY '63 292, and by '65 premiered their new and innovative 300" Inline Engine. Wanna talk about reverse engineering? The 300's intake, carb and exhaust are on the Passenger side and the distributor, starter, and fuel pump are on the Drivers side. Go figure?

**special-K** · 04-20-2019, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Ram-Man

Here is a pic of the 67 GMC custom on mine. Kinda cool they are referred to as rare

That is the rarest badge.

countr · 12-19-2021, 07:02 PM

Found this one above the radio. Smaller than the GMC fender Custom and curved to fit the dash. Does anyone know if it is correct location? And have you seen others.
Part number 3929491

**too much stuff** · 12-19-2021, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by countr

Found this one above the radio. Smaller than the GMC fender Custom and curved to fit the dash. Does anyone know if it is correct location? And have you seen others.
Part number 3929491

That would go above the outside door handle on a gmc or a chevy custom camper

countr · 12-19-2021, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

That would go above the outside door handle on a gmc or a chevy custom camper

Thanks for the info. I thought that might be the case but this is the first one I have seen.

Thanks Russ

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davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: What's the rarest emblem? So what is a 351 Magnum, anyway? Is that the big V6? What years was it available? "351 Magnum" sounds like a Ford displacement and a Dodge brand name.... __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

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06-15-2017, 09:12 AM	#34
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06-15-2017, 12:49 PM	#36
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: What's the rarest emblem? Cool! I didn't know about them in the light duty trucks. Do you have a link to your truck online anywhere? I've never seen one equipped like that.... __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

04-19-2019, 02:05 PM	#43
RThree Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 124	Re: What's the rarest emblem? I hear my 292 badge on my 72 is pretty rare. -PR Attached Images __________________ - 1972 K20 Longhorn, 4wd conversion. "TAWNKAA" Project. 292ci Inline 6 / '93 NV4500 / 32 spline 205 TC / Dana 60s front & back / rear Detroit Locker / 4.10 Gears / 35" BFG MT KM2 / 4" Tuff Country lift. "TAWNKAA"Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6823933 - 1970 C10 Lonbed, 292ci Inline 6, 3 on the tree, stock.

04-19-2019, 08:32 PM	#44
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,770	Re: What's the rarest emblem? - It's really strange that this thread came back to the top. I brought these in from the shop yesterday to clean them up & take pictures of them. I don't know that they are rare but it is the only set I have ever seen in all of my junk yard scrounging. I don't remember what year the truck was. Most of the yards I go to don't have many big trucks..... LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 04-19-2019 at 08:57 PM.

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countr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Russell, Iowa Posts: 2,009	Re: What's the rarest emblem? Found this one above the radio. Smaller than the GMC fender Custom and curved to fit the dash. Does anyone know if it is correct location? And have you seen others. Part number 3929491 Attached Images



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