My 72 C10 Longbox, need to buy a Chevy Emblem - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Bad Gambler · 07-31-2015, 09:54 PM

Hello Folks, 1st post here. Love this forum, can't wait to dig into it deeper. I got stuck on the long box thread for a few days.

I just bought this 72 C10. It has a 350 with 350 transmission. Runs great and sounds really good. Older restoration but still in pretty good shape. I plan on driving it everyday.

My question is....what kind of Chevy emblem can I put on the front of this thing? I can't find a way to attach an aftermarket one I bought so I sent it back. Any help would be great.

SS Tim · 07-31-2015, 10:50 PM

Most of the time people don't install an emblem with a billet grill like you have. Suggest you try either a 71-72 as would be stock or a 67-68 (red) grill emblem. Either way you are gong to have to fab a backing plate to clamp the emblem to the grill bars.

yuccales · 07-31-2015, 11:36 PM

Good lookin' truck you got there. That "fishing reel" light you got under the hood sure is handy ain't it. Welcome to a darn good forum.

Bad Gambler · 08-01-2015, 01:40 AM

Thanks guys. Looks like a very active forum. Guess I will leave it as is for now.
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HeavyD · 08-01-2015, 02:16 AM

If you feel leaving it alone wont do, I would see if soneone could fab up a metal bowtie and some way to attach it. As long as it was a similar size to stock i am sure it would look ok. The grille is far from stock anyway, would fit the theme

**FleetsidePaul** · 08-01-2015, 03:33 AM

If you want a bowtie put the stock grille insert back. These trucks came with good looking grilles from the factory. Nice truck by the way Enjoy

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-01-2015, 05:20 AM

Or you could get a '69/'70 Bowtie and drill 2 holes and mount it on the front of the hood.

Bad Gambler · 08-01-2015, 09:07 AM

Thanks for all the input. Looks like I have a few options.

hugger6933 · 08-01-2015, 09:23 AM

The factory type emblem does have studs coming off the back. You might could use a emblem [factory type] and use machine washers [They have a very large diameter of surface area]to bolt the emblem to the aftermarket grill or if nothing else take a piece of sheet metal the same size [roughly] as the emblem and drill a couple holes in it as a backer then bolt that puppy on there. I think it will look really good one done. Oh, by the way welcome to the site. Jim

07-31-2015, 09:54 PM	#1
Bad Gambler Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sheridan, WY Posts: 15	My 72 C10 Longbox, need to buy a Chevy Emblem Hello Folks, 1st post here. Love this forum, can't wait to dig into it deeper. I got stuck on the long box thread for a few days. I just bought this 72 C10. It has a 350 with 350 transmission. Runs great and sounds really good. Older restoration but still in pretty good shape. I plan on driving it everyday. My question is....what kind of Chevy emblem can I put on the front of this thing? I can't find a way to attach an aftermarket one I bought so I sent it back. Any help would be great. Attached Images

07-31-2015, 10:50 PM	#2
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: My 72 C10 Longbox, need to buy a Chevy Emblem Most of the time people don't install an emblem with a billet grill like you have. Suggest you try either a 71-72 as would be stock or a 67-68 (red) grill emblem. Either way you are gong to have to fab a backing plate to clamp the emblem to the grill bars. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

07-31-2015, 11:36 PM	#3
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,777	Re: My 72 C10 Longbox, need to buy a Chevy Emblem Good lookin' truck you got there. That "fishing reel" light you got under the hood sure is handy ain't it. Welcome to a darn good forum.

08-01-2015, 01:40 AM	#4
Bad Gambler Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sheridan, WY Posts: 15	Re: My 72 C10 Longbox, need to buy a Chevy Emblem Thanks guys. Looks like a very active forum. Guess I will leave it as is for now. Posted via Mobile Device

08-01-2015, 02:16 AM	#5
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: My 72 C10 Longbox, need to buy a Chevy Emblem If you feel leaving it alone wont do, I would see if soneone could fab up a metal bowtie and some way to attach it. As long as it was a similar size to stock i am sure it would look ok. The grille is far from stock anyway, would fit the theme __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

08-01-2015, 03:33 AM	#6
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: My 72 C10 Longbox, need to buy a Chevy Emblem If you want a bowtie put the stock grille insert back. These trucks came with good looking grilles from the factory. Nice truck by the way Enjoy __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

08-01-2015, 05:20 AM	#7
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,512	Re: My 72 C10 Longbox, need to buy a Chevy Emblem Or you could get a '69/'70 Bowtie and drill 2 holes and mount it on the front of the hood. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

08-01-2015, 09:07 AM	#8
Bad Gambler Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sheridan, WY Posts: 15	Re: My 72 C10 Longbox, need to buy a Chevy Emblem Thanks for all the input. Looks like I have a few options.

08-01-2015, 09:23 AM	#9
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: My 72 C10 Longbox, need to buy a Chevy Emblem The factory type emblem does have studs coming off the back. You might could use a emblem [factory type] and use machine washers [They have a very large diameter of surface area]to bolt the emblem to the aftermarket grill or if nothing else take a piece of sheet metal the same size [roughly] as the emblem and drill a couple holes in it as a backer then bolt that puppy on there. I think it will look really good one done. Oh, by the way welcome to the site. Jim



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