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TheGreenCoyote · 10-23-2009, 10:10 AM

Anybody have an idea where I can find a new correctly sized replacement Chevy bowtie emblem that fits correctly on my '73's grille? i finally peeled off the original thin metal one. It looks like it was stuck on there with some adhesive.

pcwillsie · 10-23-2009, 10:43 AM

like you I have a 73 and i am in the process of redoing the grill. I have tried without any luck to find a billet bowtie to go in there without any luck. hope you can get some good ideas.

Pyrotechnic · 10-23-2009, 11:04 AM

I cut one out of some adhesive back gold foil once but it didn't last too long before it looked bad and fell off. Only other ideas I had were a piece of acrylic or aluminum painted to look right.

Smokeshow_1984 · 10-23-2009, 10:17 PM

I need one for my 74 too....

Libertad · 10-23-2009, 10:20 PM

and my 75 three....

mamato2 · 10-23-2009, 10:26 PM

Yay!!! Finally i have an answer instead of a question. LMC truck has them!

79gmcc15 · 10-24-2009, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mamato2

Yay!!! Finally i have an answer instead of a question. LMC truck has them!

Feels good huh? read here more offend and you will find your self coming up with more answers then questions.

ont_guy_38 · 10-24-2009, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mamato2

Yay!!! Finally i have an answer instead of a question. LMC truck has them!

LMAO!!!!! thats funny

mamato2 · 10-24-2009, 09:36 AM

I know it's goofy - i just feel bad always asking questions and never having anything to contribute. Someday

. By the way they range in price from $32.95 to $59.95 at LMC.

ont_guy_38 · 10-24-2009, 10:07 AM

I know where your coming from there is a lot of info on here and people are more then willing to help and it feels good to be able to return the favour.

joe231 · 10-24-2009, 10:09 AM

how about you go the "full contribution" and post up a link

Libertad · 10-24-2009, 11:44 AM

Here is the link to LMC http://www.lmctruck.com/features/cc/CC.htm

I searched through there briefly and found complete replacement grills both oem and custom. Did not find the emblem but am sure it is on there.

joe231 · 10-24-2009, 02:51 PM

Unless I'm ill-informed.....
There aren't any repopped 73-74 grills

**N2TRUX** · 10-24-2009, 02:52 PM

I don't see them on the LMC site.

joe231 · 10-24-2009, 03:11 PM

page 36 shows an emblem for the 73-78 grills. but I don't think it fits the 73-74
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=36

bet it is like this one

http://www.classicparts.com/1975-79-...ctinfo/59-338/

wonder if you could make it work?

TheGreenCoyote · 10-24-2009, 04:08 PM

Thanks! I have seen a nice looking chrome bowtie at LMC but they do not show the measurements and they do not represent that it fits with the '73.

Scootin 81 C20 · 10-24-2009, 04:15 PM

Find yourself a nice piece of aluminum, about as thick as 2 credit cards. Shape it to fit and then have it engine turned for a custom look.

3r!c84 · 10-24-2009, 04:36 PM

i was just thinking that ^^^

TheGreenCoyote · 10-24-2009, 04:40 PM

That is a great idea. I just found a website that engine turns metal and they have colors available too. There is a yellow they offer that looks really cool and real close to the Chevy original I think. I sent them an e-mail to see if I can get a quote.

79gmcc15 · 10-25-2009, 12:56 AM

dont mean to hi-jack. but what is engine turn?

Scootin 81 C20 · 10-25-2009, 01:15 AM

Here's an example of what engine turning looks like. It is a subtle custom touch that was used by a lot of the old school hot rodders.

79gmcc15 · 10-25-2009, 01:16 AM

OHHH! I love that look. never knew the name of what its called. thanks!

Scootin 81 C20 · 10-25-2009, 01:19 AM

No problem. I think it would look sweet on a bowtie.

Rogue_Sentinel · 10-25-2009, 01:37 AM

i dont know if it will work but here is a chevy emblem on CL

http://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/pts/1428781955.html

mamato2 · 10-26-2009, 08:49 PM

Whoa!! Just learned how to post pictures - baby steps!! Hopefully i can figure out how to post a link soon!!

I didn't see it online, i have the catalouge. It is on pages 60-61 in their mag though. They have a polished bowtie and a gold one for years 73-80 and 81-87. Hope that helps!

10-23-2009, 10:10 AM	#1
TheGreenCoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Elgin/Austin, Texas Posts: 176	New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille Anybody have an idea where I can find a new correctly sized replacement Chevy bowtie emblem that fits correctly on my '73's grille? i finally peeled off the original thin metal one. It looks like it was stuck on there with some adhesive. Attached Images

10-23-2009, 10:43 AM	#2
pcwillsie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 118	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille like you I have a 73 and i am in the process of redoing the grill. I have tried without any luck to find a billet bowtie to go in there without any luck. hope you can get some good ideas.

10-23-2009, 11:04 AM	#3
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille I cut one out of some adhesive back gold foil once but it didn't last too long before it looked bad and fell off. Only other ideas I had were a piece of acrylic or aluminum painted to look right. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

10-23-2009, 10:17 PM	#4
Smokeshow_1984 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Truro,Massachusetts Posts: 29	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille I need one for my 74 too....

10-23-2009, 10:20 PM	#5
Libertad No Nonsense Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moreno Valley, Ca Posts: 177	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille and my 75 three.... __________________ Bi-Centennial Blazer

10-23-2009, 10:26 PM	#6
mamato2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: worcester, ma Posts: 35	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille Yay!!! Finally i have an answer instead of a question. LMC truck has them!

10-24-2009, 09:36 AM	#9
mamato2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: worcester, ma Posts: 35	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille I know it's goofy - i just feel bad always asking questions and never having anything to contribute. Someday . By the way they range in price from $32.95 to $59.95 at LMC.

10-24-2009, 10:07 AM	#10
ont_guy_38 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,006	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille I know where your coming from there is a lot of info on here and people are more then willing to help and it feels good to be able to return the favour.

10-24-2009, 10:09 AM	#11
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille how about you go the "full contribution" and post up a link __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-24-2009, 11:44 AM	#12
Libertad No Nonsense Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moreno Valley, Ca Posts: 177	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille Here is the link to LMC http://www.lmctruck.com/features/cc/CC.htm I searched through there briefly and found complete replacement grills both oem and custom. Did not find the emblem but am sure it is on there. __________________ Bi-Centennial Blazer

10-24-2009, 02:51 PM	#13
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille Unless I'm ill-informed..... There aren't any repopped 73-74 grills __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-24-2009, 02:52 PM	#14
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille I don't see them on the LMC site. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-24-2009, 03:11 PM	#15
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille page 36 shows an emblem for the 73-78 grills. but I don't think it fits the 73-74 http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=36 bet it is like this one http://www.classicparts.com/1975-79-...ctinfo/59-338/ wonder if you could make it work? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 10-24-2009 at 03:14 PM.

10-24-2009, 04:08 PM	#16
TheGreenCoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Elgin/Austin, Texas Posts: 176	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille Thanks! I have seen a nice looking chrome bowtie at LMC but they do not show the measurements and they do not represent that it fits with the '73.

10-24-2009, 04:15 PM	#17
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille Find yourself a nice piece of aluminum, about as thick as 2 credit cards. Shape it to fit and then have it engine turned for a custom look. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.



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10-24-2009, 04:36 PM	#18
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille i was just thinking that ^^^ __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

10-24-2009, 04:40 PM	#19
TheGreenCoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Elgin/Austin, Texas Posts: 176	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille That is a great idea. I just found a website that engine turns metal and they have colors available too. There is a yellow they offer that looks really cool and real close to the Chevy original I think. I sent them an e-mail to see if I can get a quote.

10-25-2009, 12:56 AM	#20
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille dont mean to hi-jack. but what is engine turn? __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

10-25-2009, 01:15 AM	#21
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille Here's an example of what engine turning looks like. It is a subtle custom touch that was used by a lot of the old school hot rodders. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy. Last edited by Scootin 81 C20; 10-25-2009 at 01:18 AM.

10-25-2009, 01:16 AM	#22
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille OHHH! I love that look. never knew the name of what its called. thanks! __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby Last edited by 79gmcc15; 10-25-2009 at 01:17 AM.

10-25-2009, 01:19 AM	#23
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille No problem. I think it would look sweet on a bowtie. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

10-25-2009, 01:37 AM	#24
Rogue_Sentinel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: nc, mount airy Posts: 376	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille i dont know if it will work but here is a chevy emblem on CL http://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/pts/1428781955.html __________________ "Myths and legends die hard in America. We love them for the extra dimension they provide, the illusion of near-infinite possibility to erase the narrow confines of most men's reality. Weird heroes and mould-breaking champions exist as living proof to those who need it that the tyranny of 'the rat race' is not yet final." Hunter S THompson

10-26-2009, 08:49 PM	#25
mamato2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: worcester, ma Posts: 35	Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille Whoa!! Just learned how to post pictures - baby steps!! Hopefully i can figure out how to post a link soon!! I didn't see it online, i have the catalouge. It is on pages 60-61 in their mag though. They have a polished bowtie and a gold one for years 73-80 and 81-87. Hope that helps!

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