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crosby · 01-04-2005, 11:20 AM

how can I remove a fender emblem? I have a Jimmy I am using for parts, and that happens to be my son's nickname. So I thought it would be cool to pull the "Jimmy" off the fender, clean it up and hang it on his wall. How are they attached inside the fender? I don't want to break it trying to get it off. If I have to take the fender off, I'd rather cut it out I think. Thanks!!!

Stingray42 · 01-04-2005, 11:28 AM

what year? if its bolt on it may be harder to get off than if it is a stick on one

crosby · 01-04-2005, 11:31 AM

It's an 87, thanks!

Jonboy · 01-04-2005, 11:50 AM

I used to use a sharpened putty knife to remove them, back in the days of teh peeling paint. There are 2 studs that would normally require the fender to be removed. If you are not planning on reattaching the emblem, just pop the 2 studs off and the emblem will come right off.

crosby · 01-04-2005, 11:57 AM

that's good point, if I can just break off the studs without breaking the emblem, that would be great. Maybe I could heat up a putty knife with my torch... But then I might melt the emblem. I guess I will just pull the fender off. It will make pulling the motor easier anyway, right? Thanks very much guys!! Do you know how to contribute to this board, I didn't see anything in FAQ. Thanks!!

Prerunner1982 · 01-04-2005, 12:57 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...&threadid=89645

piecesparts · 01-04-2005, 07:09 PM

A sharp flexible putty knife and a small hammer will do the trick. Just slide it under the emblem and then tap it. The knife will cut the plastic stud like butter. Two sided 3M sticky tape will put on where you want it.

cliffsta · 01-04-2005, 08:05 PM

wow so when i replace my emblems, i gotta take the fender off? that f'ing sucks....

junkyardpartseeker · 01-08-2005, 04:16 PM

On some of the newer models, they did not bolt on. What they did was had what I called fender clips on them. If they have those, you just carefully pull them out of the clips and the clips will stay in the fenders.
Here is a pic of what I am talking about.

Tommy

piecesparts · 01-08-2005, 10:02 PM

If all else fails cut the plastic stud with a sharp putty knife and a tap of you rubber hammer.

crosby · 01-09-2005, 09:24 AM

hi guys. took it off last night with a decent metal putty knife, and a hammer. it worked great! there were two studs, approximately at either end. I didn't see the clips, but I'm sure they're still in the fenders, which are off the truck now. they were so bad, the bottom rusted apart and they tore off easily. the radiator is brand new, I got some Warn hubs, and a nice tilt column. I'm hoping to have the motor out tonight, just a question of time. thanks for your help everybody!

jimfulco · 01-12-2005, 06:16 AM

Hair dryer.

crosby · 01-12-2005, 09:30 AM

Hi Jim, thanks for the reply. I don't see how a hair dryer would work, with the studs being the main component holding it on. There was a good amount of sticky, rubbery (glue?) holding it on as well, but that really peeled off quite easily by hand. It's a good thing I didn't want to save the fenders (or remount the emblem). I wonder if the newer trucks like my 98 Suburban have the studs, or if they're just glued on... ?

Thanks everyone for your help!

Jonboy · 01-12-2005, 09:35 AM

the 98 Sub will use double sided tape, no studs. That's where the hair dryer comes in handy. Get the adhesive warm, and it will come off a lot easier. I hear dental floss makes a good saw through the double sided tape, too.

01-04-2005, 11:20 AM	#1
crosby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 437	how do you remove emblems? how can I remove a fender emblem? I have a Jimmy I am using for parts, and that happens to be my son's nickname. So I thought it would be cool to pull the "Jimmy" off the fender, clean it up and hang it on his wall. How are they attached inside the fender? I don't want to break it trying to get it off. If I have to take the fender off, I'd rather cut it out I think. Thanks!!!

01-04-2005, 11:28 AM	#2
Stingray42 Woot. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Stouffville, Ontario Posts: 2,291	what year? if its bolt on it may be harder to get off than if it is a stick on one __________________ Clarkson 96 Chevy RCLB 4.3 2WD

01-04-2005, 11:50 AM	#4
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	I used to use a sharpened putty knife to remove them, back in the days of teh peeling paint. There are 2 studs that would normally require the fender to be removed. If you are not planning on reattaching the emblem, just pop the 2 studs off and the emblem will come right off. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

01-04-2005, 08:05 PM	#8
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	wow so when i replace my emblems, i gotta take the fender off? that f'ing sucks.... __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

01-08-2005, 04:16 PM	#9
junkyardpartseeker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mabelvale, AR Posts: 695	On some of the newer models, they did not bolt on. What they did was had what I called fender clips on them. If they have those, you just carefully pull them out of the clips and the clips will stay in the fenders. Here is a pic of what I am talking about. Tommy Attached Images __________________ junkyardpartseeker@sbcglobal.net

01-04-2005, 11:31 AM	#3
crosby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 437	It's an 87, thanks!

01-04-2005, 11:57 AM	#5
crosby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 437	that's good point, if I can just break off the studs without breaking the emblem, that would be great. Maybe I could heat up a putty knife with my torch... But then I might melt the emblem. I guess I will just pull the fender off. It will make pulling the motor easier anyway, right? Thanks very much guys!! Do you know how to contribute to this board, I didn't see anything in FAQ. Thanks!!

01-04-2005, 12:57 PM	#6
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...&threadid=89645

01-04-2005, 07:09 PM	#7
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	A sharp flexible putty knife and a small hammer will do the trick. Just slide it under the emblem and then tap it. The knife will cut the plastic stud like butter. Two sided 3M sticky tape will put on where you want it.

01-08-2005, 10:02 PM	#10
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	If all else fails cut the plastic stud with a sharp putty knife and a tap of you rubber hammer.

01-09-2005, 09:24 AM	#11
crosby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 437	hi guys. took it off last night with a decent metal putty knife, and a hammer. it worked great! there were two studs, approximately at either end. I didn't see the clips, but I'm sure they're still in the fenders, which are off the truck now. they were so bad, the bottom rusted apart and they tore off easily. the radiator is brand new, I got some Warn hubs, and a nice tilt column. I'm hoping to have the motor out tonight, just a question of time. thanks for your help everybody!

01-12-2005, 06:16 AM	#12
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Hair dryer.

01-12-2005, 09:30 AM	#13
crosby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 437	Hi Jim, thanks for the reply. I don't see how a hair dryer would work, with the studs being the main component holding it on. There was a good amount of sticky, rubbery (glue?) holding it on as well, but that really peeled off quite easily by hand. It's a good thing I didn't want to save the fenders (or remount the emblem). I wonder if the newer trucks like my 98 Suburban have the studs, or if they're just glued on... ? Thanks everyone for your help!

01-12-2005, 09:35 AM	#14
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	the 98 Sub will use double sided tape, no studs. That's where the hair dryer comes in handy. Get the adhesive warm, and it will come off a lot easier. I hear dental floss makes a good saw through the double sided tape, too. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241



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