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68 TT · 11-01-2009, 10:28 AM

Another option is to do something similar to the newer emblems. They have basically vinyl graphic type stickers with clear plastic coatings over them to protect them.

I made a replacement emblem for a friends 90 IROC that you can not get the correct emblem for a few years ago.

Aluminum backing plate, vinyl graphic and a thick layer of clear poly.

My truck needs a new insert too. I will put the filler section of the emblem into AutoCAD and do a test print to make sure it is the right shape.

I don't have access to the milling machine or vinyl graphic cutter any longer so this time around I will have to do it by hand.

Good winter project to add to the list.

Restrorob · 11-01-2009, 10:52 AM

I went through the same hunt a few years back and never found anything, As a last resort I was going to have a graphic artist I know whip me up a couple from vinyl which is a cheap option.

At the last minute I ran across a NOS grille with the emblem on ebay, Yeah baby..... No one was gonna top my max bid !

11-01-2009, 10:28 AM	#51
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 Another option is to do something similar to the newer emblems. They have basically vinyl graphic type stickers with clear plastic coatings over them to protect them. I made a replacement emblem for a friends 90 IROC that you can not get the correct emblem for a few years ago. Aluminum backing plate, vinyl graphic and a thick layer of clear poly. My truck needs a new insert too. I will put the filler section of the emblem into AutoCAD and do a test print to make sure it is the right shape. I don't have access to the milling machine or vinyl graphic cutter any longer so this time around I will have to do it by hand. Good winter project to add to the list. Last edited by 68 TT; 11-01-2009 at 12:29 PM.

11-01-2009, 10:52 AM	#52
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille I went through the same hunt a few years back and never found anything, As a last resort I was going to have a graphic artist I know whip me up a couple from vinyl which is a cheap option. At the last minute I ran across a NOS grille with the emblem on ebay, Yeah baby..... No one was gonna top my max bid ! __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*



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