Should I re-use the fender badges or not? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevymotocross · 02-03-2009, 07:11 PM

Just bought 2 clean used oem fenders. My truck is a silverado but these fenders came from a custom deluxe. Should I swap over the Silverado badges or should I just keep them off for a cleaner look?

Are they hard to take off? I haven't looked at how they are mounted yet but I would believe with clips of some sort?

Also, should I undercoat the inside of these fenders to keep them from rusting? There is no rust on these but I figured for longer lasting metal?

jrsmith_2010 · 02-03-2009, 07:21 PM

i say without, when i did mine i think it looks 10xs better than with the factory badges on. i do belive that there are 2 bolts that hold them in inside the fender, but i used a hammer and chissle to get mine off

it wouldnt hurt to undercoat them, the more rust proof they are the better.

jr

jchav62 · 02-03-2009, 07:31 PM

I would run the Silverado emblems. I think they are held on with two speed nut accessible from the inside of the fenders. As for the coating, I say go for it too. Sounds like it would help.

gchemist · 02-03-2009, 09:11 PM

I left mine off. Looks great with no trim on it.

**old Rusty C10** · 02-03-2009, 09:22 PM

I always undercoat everything..an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure

1984 swb chevy · 02-03-2009, 09:31 PM

I say leave them on if you are going with a stock looking paint job. If you are going for a custom or non stock paint job I would leave them off.

chevymotocross · 02-03-2009, 09:47 PM

Should I just use the generic auto parts store spray undercoating since there is no rust on these to begin with or... should I use zerorust? Zerorust has worked fantastic for me on already rusted surfaces but it is quite expensive and I would like to save it for already rusted surfaces.... like for my frame when I remove the bed.

As for the paint, I am having it re-painted the factory black, and plan on using the factory moldings/chrome. The badges to me always looked somewhat goofy but then again if I don't use them, I would have to fill those holes.

6772fan · 02-03-2009, 10:15 PM

I prefer it with the badges on, but one other thing to consider is that the holes may not line up with the studs when you switch from Custom Deluxe to Silverado.

maxreps · 02-03-2009, 10:26 PM

I'd say off and undercoat.. on the subject of the custom deluxe and silverado, what's the difference between the models?

02-03-2009, 07:11 PM	#1
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Should I re-use the fender badges or not? Just bought 2 clean used oem fenders. My truck is a silverado but these fenders came from a custom deluxe. Should I swap over the Silverado badges or should I just keep them off for a cleaner look? Are they hard to take off? I haven't looked at how they are mounted yet but I would believe with clips of some sort? Also, should I undercoat the inside of these fenders to keep them from rusting? There is no rust on these but I figured for longer lasting metal? __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch Last edited by chevymotocross; 02-03-2009 at 07:14 PM.

02-03-2009, 07:21 PM	#2
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Should I re-use the fender badges or not? i say without, when i did mine i think it looks 10xs better than with the factory badges on. i do belive that there are 2 bolts that hold them in inside the fender, but i used a hammer and chissle to get mine off it wouldnt hurt to undercoat them, the more rust proof they are the better. jr __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow. Last edited by jrsmith_2010; 02-03-2009 at 07:22 PM.

02-03-2009, 07:31 PM	#3
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Should I re-use the fender badges or not? I would run the Silverado emblems. I think they are held on with two speed nut accessible from the inside of the fenders. As for the coating, I say go for it too. Sounds like it would help. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

02-03-2009, 09:11 PM	#4
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Should I re-use the fender badges or not? I left mine off. Looks great with no trim on it. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

02-03-2009, 09:22 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	Re: Should I re-use the fender badges or not? I always undercoat everything..an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-03-2009, 09:31 PM	#6
1984 swb chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 466	Re: Should I re-use the fender badges or not? I say leave them on if you are going with a stock looking paint job. If you are going for a custom or non stock paint job I would leave them off. __________________ 2010 Tahoe 1984 C10 2005 Harley FLH 1941 Willys Pickup (will never get it done) not for sale

02-03-2009, 09:47 PM	#7
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: Should I re-use the fender badges or not? Should I just use the generic auto parts store spray undercoating since there is no rust on these to begin with or... should I use zerorust? Zerorust has worked fantastic for me on already rusted surfaces but it is quite expensive and I would like to save it for already rusted surfaces.... like for my frame when I remove the bed. As for the paint, I am having it re-painted the factory black, and plan on using the factory moldings/chrome. The badges to me always looked somewhat goofy but then again if I don't use them, I would have to fill those holes. __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch

02-03-2009, 10:15 PM	#8
6772fan Active Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 380	Re: Should I re-use the fender badges or not? I prefer it with the badges on, but one other thing to consider is that the holes may not line up with the studs when you switch from Custom Deluxe to Silverado. __________________ Lane 1979 Chevy SWB- (Second owner- Father in Law was first) 1979 Chevy Silverado SWB-Red/Red

02-03-2009, 10:26 PM	#9
maxreps Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: greensboro, nc Posts: 174	Re: Should I re-use the fender badges or not? I'd say off and undercoat.. on the subject of the custom deluxe and silverado, what's the difference between the models?



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