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Joe T · 08-05-2009, 01:17 PM

I recently got a pair of original emblems off ebay and one had the poles snapped off. what is the best way to adhere new poles to the emblem? i was thinking about soldering and wondered if anyone did this before i attempted. what type of metal should i use?

Aarons72s · 08-05-2009, 02:52 PM

Hi Joe T,

Trying to solder pot metal is pretty much impossible. The only way I would think to possibly fix this is to drill a small hole where the stud was and tap it with a botoming tap. It wouldnt have to be deep just enough to catch acouple of threads. I would then get a piece of threded rod close to the same diameter as the stud and cut it just slightly longer than the original stud. I would then put a small dab of epoxy into the hole on the emblem and then imedatley screw in the new stud. Let the epoxy dry then you should be good. If there is not enough material to drill a hole then I am not sure there is a way to repair it.

On a side note I hate the original way the emblems are held on, with those sheet metal nuts. I use a die and thread the studs to accept standard nuts. I then coat the threads with antisez and use a regular nut and a lock washer. Its alot easier and you wont be breaking the studs off. Hope this helps. Good luck.

Joe T · 08-05-2009, 03:00 PM

great, thanks for the tip, i might be able to do that

ChevLoRay · 08-05-2009, 03:04 PM

I dislike the way the emblems mount so much that all of mine are off and the holes are filled.....but, that's just me.

**raggedjim** · 08-05-2009, 03:34 PM

JB Weld works too...

Rg

69GMCLonghorn · 08-05-2009, 03:39 PM

Use that silly putty stuff that the late, great Billy Mays used to advertise!!!

mclairmo · 08-05-2009, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raggedjim

JB Weld works too...

Rg

I agree.

rscam · 08-05-2009, 04:08 PM

Double stick tape works good. Just use what part of the stud that is left for a line up pin. I have done this before and drilled a perpindicular hole thru what was left of the stud and put a hairpin cotter thru it. You have to be able to reach the back of it after you mount it though.

08-05-2009, 01:17 PM	#1
Joe T Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pa Posts: 50	how to fix broken emblem I recently got a pair of original emblems off ebay and one had the poles snapped off. what is the best way to adhere new poles to the emblem? i was thinking about soldering and wondered if anyone did this before i attempted. what type of metal should i use?

08-05-2009, 02:52 PM	#2
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Re: how to fix broken emblem Hi Joe T, Trying to solder pot metal is pretty much impossible. The only way I would think to possibly fix this is to drill a small hole where the stud was and tap it with a botoming tap. It wouldnt have to be deep just enough to catch acouple of threads. I would then get a piece of threded rod close to the same diameter as the stud and cut it just slightly longer than the original stud. I would then put a small dab of epoxy into the hole on the emblem and then imedatley screw in the new stud. Let the epoxy dry then you should be good. If there is not enough material to drill a hole then I am not sure there is a way to repair it. On a side note I hate the original way the emblems are held on, with those sheet metal nuts. I use a die and thread the studs to accept standard nuts. I then coat the threads with antisez and use a regular nut and a lock washer. Its alot easier and you wont be breaking the studs off. Hope this helps. Good luck.

08-05-2009, 03:00 PM	#3
Joe T Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pa Posts: 50	Re: how to fix broken emblem great, thanks for the tip, i might be able to do that

08-05-2009, 03:04 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: how to fix broken emblem I dislike the way the emblems mount so much that all of mine are off and the holes are filled.....but, that's just me. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

08-05-2009, 03:34 PM	#5
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,475	Re: how to fix broken emblem JB Weld works too... Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

08-05-2009, 03:39 PM	#6
69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: how to fix broken emblem Use that silly putty stuff that the late, great Billy Mays used to advertise!!!

08-05-2009, 04:08 PM	#8
rscam Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Monroe,Georgia Posts: 313	Re: how to fix broken emblem Double stick tape works good. Just use what part of the stud that is left for a line up pin. I have done this before and drilled a perpindicular hole thru what was left of the stud and put a hairpin cotter thru it. You have to be able to reach the back of it after you mount it though.



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