Custom made emblems?

[CG]

I don't know anything about machining or casting or any of that stuff.

Ive seen a thread here where one of the members was making custom engine size emblems ... LSX etc. Seems to be super hard to get ahold of this guy of late though.

If you wanted some custom CHEVROLET type script, a console emblem, or even a glove box emblem, where the heck would you start your search?

Ive seen some of those high end car builders on TV put custom script on their cars that looks factory.

[68Gold/white]

There was a guy in Canada making them, he quit. There's currently someone else making them. I will try to find that thread, and bring to top...

[Ironhorse]

Mark, along for the ride on this thread. Thanks for posting this. Have a thought on a couple custom made Chevrolet styled scripts myself I'd like to have made if feasible.

[davepl]

I had these emblems made from scratch, starting with a 3D artist. I've got about $600 into it and and not totally happy, so it's an expensive route...

Here you can see the repro on the left and the original on the right. It'll do until I find a real one, but not perfect.

[special-K]

Didn't you start a thread a while back asking where custom emblems could be made? I remember posting this place. Maybe they only do plastic or have large qty minimum? I didn't see anything about those things when I looked

http://www.chromeemblems.com/?gclid=...FYqQHwoddScELA

EDIT: Ok, I see they don't actually do "custom" emblems. The custom make specific things per order from their selection. Not what I was thinking.

[68Gold/white]

There was a member, user name "Shortie" that made custom emblems, He has not been heard from for a long time, someone else posted here lately that they make custom emblems, have not found that post yet...

[68Gold/white]

I just made a post on thread that Curt has info on his post about someone that currently makes custom emblems...

lsx billet emblems is thread title

[MJN]

I haven't had any made by Billet Badges, www.billetbadges.com , but they make some really nice aluminum emblems.

[Zeroman]

I have used Oreana Custom Machining for a few things.

Quality work.

Look him up on Facebook.

[HeloCrewChief]

Billetbadges.com I had them make some for my Cummins. Very please with them.

[Lanman1972]

3D printing might be an option. A lot of schools and colleges are doing this.

[HO455]

You might drop Hart_Rod a PM to see where he got his made. The ones on his Superburb were great!

[Astro-Balls]

Try a company like this..

https://www.pidplates.us

[SCOTI]

https://radmachining.com/

[Ironhorse]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

https://radmachining.com/

Sent an email to them with a request for quote after description of what I would like custom made. Will report back here when I hear from them.

[68Gold/white]

Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Sent an email to them with a request for quote after description of what I would like custom made. Will report back here when I hear from them.

I sent them an email this am, as well...........

[57Suburb]

It won't be long before this becomes commonplace in our hobby.

https://markforged.com/metal-x/

One-off or small batch runs for custom parts or out-of-production parts. Huge opportunity for someone.

[Quikshft]

I have designed a tag I'd like to make, never thought about somebody else doing it. This is a take-off on the classic 'Fuel Injection' script from the 50's. Will be watching this thread...

[dmjlambert]

I think this topic is interesting. I have seen this video posted by thehomefoundry on youtube:
https://youtu.be/av2YrBBrkP4

BigEstudios made a comment on the 2nd video in the series 2 years ago:
Hello, can you make a custom cast car emblem for me? It's a copy of an original emblem with one number changed. I can provide an original emblem to use as a starting point. If you can, we can discuss privately. Thanks.

thehomefoundry told BigEstudios to send him an email and gave his email address.

davepl, it looks like this process would make an exact duplicate.

[BigBird05]

What about using a 3D printer?

[Ironhorse]

Originally Posted by Astro-Balls

Try a company like this..

https://www.pidplates.us

Looked into that but biggest issue there seems to be a minimum part order of 50 pieces. I only need two or possibly four total with two actually being spare pieces for a "just in case" scenario.

The "carburation" script is similar to what I am wanting for my custom script except I am wanting a "Dual-fours" script. In the same font and styling of the old "Fuel Injection" script Chevrolet had in the mid 50s. Being my current project is the restoration of my '57 Chevy 2 door, 283 with dual 4 BBL carbs. Expect will cost a bit of $$ but can't justify ordering 50 pieces when I only need/want a pair.

[Ironhorse]

Got a reply back from RAD Machining for my request. Two custom made emblems of my size and font, a bit on the North side of $400. Ouch, not sure I can justify that expense with so many other more important needs for my '57. Just wanted to report back what I have found so far.

[LockDoc]

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I would think that "Lost Wax Casting" would work good for the emblems and stuff. You would have to have a pattern but you can get some amazing detail with it.

LockDoc

[71blksuper4x4]

Shortie handled mine. Like was said, he stepped away from it I believe.

[Ironhorse]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

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I would think that "Lost Wax Casting" would work good for the emblems and stuff. You would have to have a pattern but you can get some amazing detail with it.

LockDoc

Leon, that's part of the problem in my case. I don't have an original to mold from as it is a totally custom styled emblem. Wish GM/Chevrolet would have thought to make a "Dual-fours" scripted emblem for the 283 as they did for the "Fuel Injection" script emblem in '57. Would have made this whole process so much easier if I could find an existing set of emblems.

IF ANYONE KNOWS OF AN EXISTING EXAMPLE OF A ''DUAL-FOURS'' SCRIPT PLEASE PM OR POST HERE !