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agnes the dog · 02-08-2013, 12:54 AM

Just curious about what opinions are about the hood chrome on TF trucks. I'm thinking about taking mine off. Anyone take theirs off and regret it later?
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_Ogre · 02-08-2013, 01:09 AM

regrets? nope

Daze57 · 02-08-2013, 03:58 AM

never had it to begin with !

beanyard · 02-08-2013, 08:19 AM

I like the hood chrome especially if it is v8 chrome.
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**Dan in Pasadena** · 02-08-2013, 10:48 AM

I'm planning to keep mine. Maybe you should have posted this as a poll?
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OrrieG · 02-08-2013, 02:26 PM

Keeping mine (six cylinder type) but looking for a V8 one. Don't mind the shaved look either.

agnes the dog · 02-09-2013, 04:07 AM

Looks great Ogre! Can anyone tell me the difference between the v8 and 6 cyl?
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beanyard · 02-09-2013, 09:26 AM

The emblem in this photo is the v8 emblem. Notice the v under the bowtie.
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beanyard · 02-09-2013, 09:27 AM

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The emblem in this photo is the v8 emblem. Notice the v under the bowtie.
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Some how the photo attached upside down... Darn iPhone
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**Denee007** · 02-09-2013, 10:11 AM

Hi! I just put my hood back on, I like it without the hood emblem, but I have the holes in the hood in case I want to install it. I'm not even sure if I want the side emblems either.

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AZ59apacheguy · 02-09-2013, 12:52 PM

Not trying to hi-jack this thread, but I'm going to change my '59 from L6 to V8. I've got the V8 hood emblem, are there different side fender emblems to represent V8 option?

OrrieG · 02-09-2013, 06:44 PM

Yes, 58-59 a simple V that mounted on the door. 55-57 had a long V with and 8 mounted below the fender trim. GMC's had two styles that said "V8"", 55-57 on left in photo, 58-59 on right.

agnes the dog · 02-09-2013, 08:20 PM

Thanks guys. Great info. I have never seen the V8 hood emblem until now.... At least I haven't noticed the difference. I am still torn about taking it off or leaving it. It was originally a 6, but one of the previous owners dropped a V8 from an 84 chevy truck in it.

Guess I should have made it a poll! Not sure I have enough posts to do that though.

agnes the dog · 02-09-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Denee007

Hi! I just put my hood back on, I like it without the hood emblem, but I have the holes in the hood in case I want to install it. I'm not even sure if I want the side emblems either.

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Love that color!!! I might follow your lead and just pull it off of there and see how I like it. I'm liking it without the side chrome too.

**Denee007** · 02-09-2013, 10:33 PM

Thank you so much for the compliment!; ) The color is uncaptureable by camera~ ! In the sunlight it shimmers metallic red and a greenish hugh at different angles, but at night it appears a dark color, almost black!
; ) dne'

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Love that color!!! I might follow your lead and just pull it off of there and see how I like it. I'm liking it without the side chrome too.

62lwbc10 · 02-09-2013, 10:51 PM

I am a purist so in the end, I would prefer to have the hood emblem. But I must say I have a 58 that has the hood emblem, the fender spears and the side view mirrors shaved and man it makes the truck look so much cleaner. The long line of the fender into the door is just stunning. I dunno, sometimes the hood emblem gives these trucks a check cab look that I dont like. Just my opinion

beanyard · 02-10-2013, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by AZ59apacheguy

Not trying to hi-jack this thread, but I'm going to change my '59 from L6 to V8. I've got the V8 hood emblem, are there different side fender emblems to represent V8 option?

Someone correct me if i am wrong. 59s had no other v8 badging other than the one on the hood. Other years did have a v on the side or gmc trucks had the v8 script.
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beanyard · 02-10-2013, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by AZ59apacheguy

Not trying to hi-jack this thread, but I'm going to change my '59 from L6 to V8. I've got the V8 hood emblem, are there different side fender emblems to represent V8 option?

Someone correct me if i am wrong. 59s had no other v8 badging other than the one on the hood. Other years did have a v on the side or gmc trucks had the v8 script.
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**Denee007** · 02-10-2013, 10:33 AM

I betcha someone could make a neat decal/graphic as an alternative to the original emblem? Seems like someone on here did that with the side spears?
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ruby57 · 02-10-2013, 12:19 PM

Agnes - I liked to match and accent my various chrome pieces (hood birds, bowtie, headlight bezels, etc.) to gray and black on Ruby... Just another idea. -Doug

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Originally Posted by agnes the dog

Just curious about what opinions are about the hood chrome on TF trucks. I'm thinking about taking mine off. Anyone take theirs off and regret it later?
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_Ogre · 02-10-2013, 01:13 PM

truk has the side spears shaved and air brushed back on.
i like the side spears but they didn't look right with the shaved door handles

**Denee007** · 02-10-2013, 02:46 PM

Oh gee Ogre, I remember this! Awesome!; )

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truk has the side spears shaved and air brushed back on.
i like the side spears but they didn't look right with the shaved door handles

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agnes the dog · 02-10-2013, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ruby57

Agnes - I liked to match and accent my various chrome pieces (hood birds, bowtie, headlight bezels, etc.) to gray and black on Ruby... Just another idea. -Doug

Did you paint your grill too? It looks like a charcoal gray. Looks sharp!

ruby57 · 02-11-2013, 11:06 AM

Yes, it is coordinated with the gray on the wheels, bumpers, dashboard, and throughout the interior.

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Did you paint your grill too? It looks like a charcoal gray. Looks sharp!

02-08-2013, 12:54 AM	#1
agnes the dog Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Fishers, IN Posts: 272	Hood chrome on a TF? Just curious about what opinions are about the hood chrome on TF trucks. I'm thinking about taking mine off. Anyone take theirs off and regret it later? Posted via Mobile Device

02-08-2013, 01:09 AM	#2
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Hood chrome on a TF? regrets? nope __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

02-08-2013, 03:58 AM	#3
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: Hood chrome on a TF? never had it to begin with !

02-08-2013, 08:19 AM	#4
beanyard Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 247	Re: Hood chrome on a TF? I like the hood chrome especially if it is v8 chrome. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1959 Fleetside Big Window Long Box Standard Trim soon to be Deluxe 1953 GMC Carryall Suburban

02-08-2013, 10:48 AM	#5
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,341	Re: Hood chrome on a TF? I'm planning to keep mine. Maybe you should have posted this as a poll? Posted via Mobile Device

02-08-2013, 02:26 PM	#6
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Hood chrome on a TF? Keeping mine (six cylinder type) but looking for a V8 one. Don't mind the shaved look either. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

02-09-2013, 04:07 AM	#7
agnes the dog Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Fishers, IN Posts: 272	Re: Hood chrome on a TF? Looks great Ogre! Can anyone tell me the difference between the v8 and 6 cyl? Posted via Mobile Device

02-09-2013, 09:26 AM	#8
beanyard Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 247	Re: Hood chrome on a TF? The emblem in this photo is the v8 emblem. Notice the v under the bowtie. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 1959 Fleetside Big Window Long Box Standard Trim soon to be Deluxe 1953 GMC Carryall Suburban

02-09-2013, 10:11 AM	#10
Denee007 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cypress, Tx. Posts: 1,504	Re: Hood chrome on a TF? Hi! I just put my hood back on, I like it without the hood emblem, but I have the holes in the hood in case I want to install it. I'm not even sure if I want the side emblems either. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '72 Ford Bronco project(July 17 2021-?) https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=828015 59 Apache (sold 6-25-2021) 67 Ford Mustang (re-restored after Harvey) 1968 Jeep Cj5 (2-8-2020 to present) 1992 Jeep Yj (8-17-20 to present) (Jurassic build) www.Classiccarsandtools.com

02-09-2013, 12:52 PM	#11
AZ59apacheguy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South West Posts: 431	Re: Hood chrome on a TF? Not trying to hi-jack this thread, but I'm going to change my '59 from L6 to V8. I've got the V8 hood emblem, are there different side fender emblems to represent V8 option?

02-09-2013, 06:44 PM	#12
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Hood chrome on a TF? Yes, 58-59 a simple V that mounted on the door. 55-57 had a long V with and 8 mounted below the fender trim. GMC's had two styles that said "V8"", 55-57 on left in photo, 58-59 on right. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

02-09-2013, 08:20 PM	#13
agnes the dog Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Fishers, IN Posts: 272	Re: Hood chrome on a TF? Thanks guys. Great info. I have never seen the V8 hood emblem until now.... At least I haven't noticed the difference. I am still torn about taking it off or leaving it. It was originally a 6, but one of the previous owners dropped a V8 from an 84 chevy truck in it. Guess I should have made it a poll! Not sure I have enough posts to do that though.

02-09-2013, 10:51 PM	#16
62lwbc10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 394	Re: Hood chrome on a TF? I am a purist so in the end, I would prefer to have the hood emblem. But I must say I have a 58 that has the hood emblem, the fender spears and the side view mirrors shaved and man it makes the truck look so much cleaner. The long line of the fender into the door is just stunning. I dunno, sometimes the hood emblem gives these trucks a check cab look that I dont like. Just my opinion

02-10-2013, 10:33 AM	#19
Denee007 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cypress, Tx. Posts: 1,504	Re: Hood chrome on a TF? I betcha someone could make a neat decal/graphic as an alternative to the original emblem? Seems like someone on here did that with the side spears? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '72 Ford Bronco project(July 17 2021-?) https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=828015 59 Apache (sold 6-25-2021) 67 Ford Mustang (re-restored after Harvey) 1968 Jeep Cj5 (2-8-2020 to present) 1992 Jeep Yj (8-17-20 to present) (Jurassic build) www.Classiccarsandtools.com

02-10-2013, 01:13 PM	#21
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Hood chrome on a TF? truk has the side spears shaved and air brushed back on. i like the side spears but they didn't look right with the shaved door handles __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer



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