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10-23-2009, 10:10 AM | #1 |
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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.
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10-23-2009, 10:43 AM | #2 |
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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.
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10-23-2009, 11:04 AM | #3 |
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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.
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10-23-2009, 10:17 PM | #4 |
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Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille
I need one for my 74 too....
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10-23-2009, 10:20 PM | #5 |
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Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille
and my 75 three....
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10-23-2009, 10:26 PM | #6 |
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Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille
Yay!!! Finally i have an answer instead of a question. LMC truck has them!
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10-24-2009, 03:51 AM | #7 |
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Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille
Feels good huh? read here more offend and you will find your self coming up with more answers then questions.
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10-24-2009, 08:21 AM | #8 |
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10-24-2009, 09:36 AM | #9 |
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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.
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10-24-2009, 10:07 AM | #10 |
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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.
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10-24-2009, 10:09 AM | #11 |
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Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille
how about you go the "full contribution" and post up a link
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10-24-2009, 11:44 AM | #12 |
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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.
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10-24-2009, 02:51 PM | #13 |
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Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille
Unless I'm ill-informed.....
There aren't any repopped 73-74 grills
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10-24-2009, 02:52 PM | #14 |
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Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille
I don't see them on the LMC site.
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10-24-2009, 03:11 PM | #15 |
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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?
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10-24-2009, 04:08 PM | #16 |
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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.
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10-24-2009, 04:15 PM | #17 |
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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.
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10-24-2009, 04:40 PM | #19 |
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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.
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10-25-2009, 12:56 AM | #20 |
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Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille
dont mean to hi-jack. but what is engine turn?
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10-25-2009, 01:15 AM | #21 |
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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.
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10-25-2009, 01:16 AM | #22 |
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Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille
OHHH! I love that look. never knew the name of what its called. thanks!
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10-25-2009, 01:19 AM | #23 |
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Re: New Bowtie Chevy Emblem for a '73 Grille
No problem. I think it would look sweet on a bowtie.
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10-25-2009, 01:37 AM | #24 |
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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
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10-26-2009, 08:49 PM | #25 |
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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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