Fender Emblems or NOT - Pics Please! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BrianG · 03-25-2014, 09:14 PM

I am building a 69 4x4 short fleet and it will have no side trim. Originally it had the C-10 emblems. I liked them but always thought it a little weird cause as we all know they are really K-10's. I've thought about maybe putting Custom-10 emblems on it. OR.... maybe no emblems at all. The truck will be silver or charcoal(ish). I'd LOVE to see LOTS of pics of various looks. Thank you!

19GM71 · 03-25-2014, 09:36 PM

No emblems.

haysonj · 03-25-2014, 09:49 PM

Heres what I ended up with since the truck was a C10 and I put 3/4 ton 4x4 running gear under it.

BrianG · 03-25-2014, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by haysonj

Heres what I ended up with since the truck was a C10 and I put 3/4 ton 4x4 running gear under it.

Thanks for sending the pics, and I like how you did the antenna.

K10 STEPSIDE · 03-25-2014, 11:27 PM

here is my 67 K10 no emblems then emblems on hood and fender. I wish I would have thought of filling the holes before paint but both ways look good.

blue 72 gmc 4x4 · 03-26-2014, 01:15 AM

Mine

Aussie Ol' Blue · 03-26-2014, 01:21 AM

I've got nice new ones but after reading what's involved in removing the fenders I think I'll wait....

Z10 · 03-26-2014, 01:31 AM

Little custom work.

Scottcoda · 03-26-2014, 07:44 AM

The previous owner of my 68 used 67 fenders so I have no front marker lights and he did not put any emblems on... I prob would use the emblems but I have no idea what emblems they put on 2500 with a 6 banger.. I have only see the emblems with 2500 V-eight.

Steve Hafner · 03-26-2014, 08:15 AM

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No NOTHING on my 70 C-10 !!!

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BrianG · 03-26-2014, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Aussie Ol' Blue

I've got nice new ones but after reading what's involved in removing the fenders I think I'll wait....

Did you buy new aftermarket emblems, or find some NOS ones? If aftermarket how do they look compared to original as far as quality?

BrianG · 03-26-2014, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by K10 STEPSIDE

here is my 67 K10 no emblems then emblems on hood and fender. I wish I would have thought of filling the holes before paint but both ways look good.

OH NO!!!! This makes my decision soo hard. I love it both ways!

Cape Codder · 03-26-2014, 12:48 PM

If in doubt fill the holes. You can always cut the pins off the emblems and put them on with douple sided moulding tape. If you change your mind again just cut them off with fishing line.

BrianG · 03-26-2014, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Cape Codder

If in doubt fill the holes. You can always cut the pins off the emblems and put them on with douple sided moulding tape. If you change your mind again just cut them off with fishing line.

I have thought abou that. The fenders that I'll be using actually have all of the emblem holes filled. I just wasn't sure how it would look or hold with the 3m tape. seems like it would be a pain to try and cut out around all those curves in the letters.

K10 STEPSIDE · 03-26-2014, 07:48 PM

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OH NO!!!! This makes my decision soo hard. I love it both ways!

I think it will be perfect with color insided bowtie.

I also figured out the fenders needed to come off to put on the emblems, but I used trim tape to hold them on with the pins threw the holes to locate it So I didnt have to remove the fender.

*veedubshafer* · 03-26-2014, 07:54 PM

I like the fender emblems personally :-)

*veedubshafer* · 03-26-2014, 07:57 PM

My hood lettering was gone and holes filled when I got my '67 so I had to find all 18 holes and drill them out. Well worth the time and a couple bucks.

GoaterAz · 03-26-2014, 10:03 PM

Here is mine: Shaved emblems and Side Mirrors…Both of which will be going back on.

Cape Codder · 03-26-2014, 10:20 PM

The darker the color the better they look with a little chrome for contrast. I like the hood letters and would hesitate to start welding that many holes in a decent hood anyway.

ZOOKEENEY · 03-26-2014, 10:29 PM

I personally like the emblems on older vehicles and no emblems on newer vehicles. Here are a couple of pic of my 68 with emblems. Enjoy....

BrianG · 03-26-2014, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ZOOKEENEY

I personally like the emblems on older vehicles and no emblems on newer vehicles. Here are a couple of pic of my 68 with emblems. Enjoy....

SaaaaWeeeeet!!!!!

BrianG · 03-26-2014, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GoaterAz

Here is mine: Shaved emblems and Side Mirrors…Both of which will be going back on.

I don't think your alone with that. I've seen a lot of replies where they are going from shaved to back to emblems. This is starting to make me think that I should go with emblems..... Now.... To decide between Custom 10 or C-10... decisions, decisions.

GoaterAz · 03-27-2014, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

I don't think your alone with that. I've seen a lot of replies where they are going from shaved to back to emblems. This is starting to make me think that I should go with emblems..... Now.... To decide between Custom 10 or C-10... decisions, decisions.

Both emblems really look good, I think I will end up with 'C10' when it's all said and done. It's just a simpler/cleaner look in my opinion.

I wonder if you can decipher the SPID to see what came stock on your truck?

Aussie Ol' Blue · 03-27-2014, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

Did you buy new aftermarket emblems, or find some NOS ones? If aftermarket how do they look compared to original as far as quality?

I got these from CPP. They look the goods, are fairly solid and weighty and seem well finished. See what you think.

OregonNed · 03-27-2014, 02:00 AM

My '68 - I like the trim

03-25-2014, 09:14 PM	#1
BrianG Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oakley, Michigan Posts: 735	Fender Emblems or NOT - Pics Please! I am building a 69 4x4 short fleet and it will have no side trim. Originally it had the C-10 emblems. I liked them but always thought it a little weird cause as we all know they are really K-10's. I've thought about maybe putting Custom-10 emblems on it. OR.... maybe no emblems at all. The truck will be silver or charcoal(ish). I'd LOVE to see LOTS of pics of various looks. Thank you!

03-25-2014, 09:36 PM	#2
19GM71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Stigler,OK Posts: 125	Re: Fender Emblems or NOT - Pics Please! No emblems. Attached Images

03-25-2014, 09:49 PM	#3
haysonj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Maria, Ca. Posts: 1,423	Re: Fender Emblems or NOT - Pics Please! Heres what I ended up with since the truck was a C10 and I put 3/4 ton 4x4 running gear under it. Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy 4x4 383 Power

03-25-2014, 11:27 PM	#5
K10 STEPSIDE Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: galesville WI Posts: 91	Re: Fender Emblems or NOT - Pics Please! here is my 67 K10 no emblems then emblems on hood and fender. I wish I would have thought of filling the holes before paint but both ways look good. __________________ _______________________________________________ A project can be finished, but a car is never done. 1967 chevy K10 step 2002 chevy Impala Latest Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605308

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blue 72 gmc 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Aladdin Wy Posts: 794	Re: Fender Emblems or NOT - Pics Please! Mine Attached Images __________________ 1955 GMC Hydramatic 1959 Chevy Spartan 100 1969 Chevy C/10 1969 Chevy C/30 Bruiser 1972 GMC (Wrecked) 1972 GMC pickup..old blue Restored Vent Windows https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=766598 1955 GMC hydramatic build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429417

03-26-2014, 01:21 AM	#7
Aussie Ol' Blue Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sassafras. Victoria. The beautiful Mount Dandenong Ranges Posts: 234	Re: Fender Emblems or NOT - Pics Please! I've got nice new ones but after reading what's involved in removing the fenders I think I'll wait.... Attached Images __________________ CLASSIC 1970 C20 WITH A RUMBLIN' V8. IT'S MY MID-LIFE CRISIS ONLY IT AIN'T A LITTLE RED SPORTS CAR OR A HARLEY! IF YOU'RE GUNNA SKATE ON THIN ICE, YOU MAY AS WELL TAP DANCE!

03-26-2014, 01:31 AM	#8
Z10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 1,267	Re: Fender Emblems or NOT - Pics Please! Little custom work. __________________ 1969 RS/SS Z10 Camaro Pace coupe 1972 GMC Short Step buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6356218 1979 Mazda RX7 1979 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 & 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary 1999 Honda Valkyrie 2006 Corvette Z06 2010 BMW 650i

03-26-2014, 07:44 AM	#9
Scottcoda Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brant Lake New York Posts: 224	Re: Fender Emblems or NOT - Pics Please! The previous owner of my 68 used 67 fenders so I have no front marker lights and he did not put any emblems on... I prob would use the emblems but I have no idea what emblems they put on 2500 with a 6 banger.. I have only see the emblems with 2500 V-eight. Attached Images __________________ 68 GMC 2500 stepside LWB 250CI

03-26-2014, 08:15 AM	#10
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	Re: Fender Emblems or NOT - Pics Please! . . . . No NOTHING on my 70 C-10 !!! . . . . Attached Images

03-26-2014, 12:48 PM	#13
Cape Codder Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Centerville,Ma. Posts: 1,223	Re: Fender Emblems or NOT - Pics Please! If in doubt fill the holes. You can always cut the pins off the emblems and put them on with douple sided moulding tape. If you change your mind again just cut them off with fishing line.

03-26-2014, 07:54 PM	#16
veedubshafer Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Aquashicola PA Posts: 143	Re: Fender Emblems or NOT - Pics Please! I like the fender emblems personally :-) Attached Images

03-26-2014, 07:57 PM	#17
veedubshafer Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Aquashicola PA Posts: 143	Re: Fender Emblems or NOT - Pics Please! My hood lettering was gone and holes filled when I got my '67 so I had to find all 18 holes and drill them out. Well worth the time and a couple bucks. Attached Images

03-26-2014, 10:03 PM	#18
GoaterAz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 222	Re: Fender Emblems or NOT - Pics Please! Here is mine: Shaved emblems and Side Mirrors…Both of which will be going back on. __________________ You remember when drinking too many beers was a bad idea? Me neither.

03-26-2014, 10:20 PM	#19
Cape Codder Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Centerville,Ma. Posts: 1,223	Re: Fender Emblems or NOT - Pics Please! The darker the color the better they look with a little chrome for contrast. I like the hood letters and would hesitate to start welding that many holes in a decent hood anyway.

03-26-2014, 10:29 PM	#20
ZOOKEENEY Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangs,TX Posts: 246	Re: Fender Emblems or NOT - Pics Please! I personally like the emblems on older vehicles and no emblems on newer vehicles. Here are a couple of pic of my 68 with emblems. Enjoy.... Attached Images __________________ Eric K



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03-27-2014, 02:00 AM	#25
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Fender Emblems or NOT - Pics Please! My '68 - I like the trim Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

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