Flag emblems
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Flag emblems
I made an intro this morning......
I just bought a '63 convert. The previous owner filled in the holes in the front fenders for the flag emblems.
Does anyone know exactly where and how I can re-install them.
I know I will have to drill some holes but I want them positioned correctly and attached securely.
Thanks in advance.
I just bought a '63 convert. The previous owner filled in the holes in the front fenders for the flag emblems.
Does anyone know exactly where and how I can re-install them.
I know I will have to drill some holes but I want them positioned correctly and attached securely.
Thanks in advance.
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I made an intro this morning......
I just bought a '63 convert. The previous owner filled in the holes in the front fenders for the flag emblems.
Does anyone know exactly where and how I can re-install them.
I know I will have to drill some holes but I want them positioned correctly and attached securely.
Thanks in advance.
I just bought a '63 convert. The previous owner filled in the holes in the front fenders for the flag emblems.
Does anyone know exactly where and how I can re-install them.
I know I will have to drill some holes but I want them positioned correctly and attached securely.
Thanks in advance.
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I've started out by masking the area where I need to drill holes for the emblem. For some reason it doesn't look exactly like the photo 62jeff posted.
Can anyone tell me if the '63 and '65 fenders are identical?
Thanks
Can anyone tell me if the '63 and '65 fenders are identical?
Thanks
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I just went out to the garage and measured my VERY original '63.
1 1/2 inches to the bottom of the V, just like Jeff's picture.
However, they are centered 15 inches forward of the fender edge.
FWIW..........one is 14 7/8 the other is 15 1/8. This shows the inconsistency in typical factory production done 49 years ago.
I just went out to the garage and measured my VERY original '63.
1 1/2 inches to the bottom of the V, just like Jeff's picture.
However, they are centered 15 inches forward of the fender edge.
FWIW..........one is 14 7/8 the other is 15 1/8. This shows the inconsistency in typical factory production done 49 years ago.
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Success. 
The drivers side was a breeze but the passenger side was a bitch. Had to pull the battery after I dropped the nut. Then the space between the blower motor and the emblem tab was tight. After about an hour, finally got the nut started and tightened it with an open-end wrench. Thanks again for your help. Here are some pics:
Yes, my garage is carpeted
The drivers side was a breeze but the passenger side was a bitch. Had to pull the battery after I dropped the nut. Then the space between the blower motor and the emblem tab was tight. After about an hour, finally got the nut started and tightened it with an open-end wrench. Thanks again for your help. Here are some pics:Yes, my garage is carpeted
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Arrrgggh! You put them on the wrong side! Just kidding....
Nice '63 convertible you got there!
From the owner of a '65 convertible just a little to the east of you.
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I decided to drill and install those stinkin' badges on my car once before. Screwed 'em up too by putting one higher than the other. Bugged me then but was easier just to let it go, another reminder not to take it too seriously. This is all about the fun, after all. If you're chasing perfection you have no business being around Corvettes (IMHO) or if you are, you are doomed to a hobby of misery.
Al... you, Rob and I should do a C2 convertible cruise some time this fall. It's our favourite time for cruising wine country.
Whadaya say Rob.... in???
Al... you, Rob and I should do a C2 convertible cruise some time this fall. It's our favourite time for cruising wine country.
Whadaya say Rob.... in???
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I decided to drill and install those stinkin' badges on my car once before. Screwed 'em up too by putting one higher than the other. Bugged me then but was easier just to let it go, another reminder not to take it too seriously. This is all about the fun, after all. If you're chasing perfection you have no business being around Corvettes (IMHO) or if you are, you are doomed to a hobby of misery.
Al... you, Rob and I should do a C2 convertible cruise some time this fall. It's our favourite time for cruising wine country.
Whadaya say Rob.... in???
Al... you, Rob and I should do a C2 convertible cruise some time this fall. It's our favourite time for cruising wine country.
Whadaya say Rob.... in???
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Success. The drivers side was a breeze but the passenger side was a bitch. Had to pull the battery after I dropped the nut. Then the space between the blower motor and the emblem tab was tight. After about an hour, finally got the nut started and tightened it with an open-end wrench.......
The drivers side was a breeze but the passenger side was a bitch. Had to pull the battery after I dropped the nut. Then the space between the blower motor and the emblem tab was tight. After about an hour, finally got the nut started and tightened it with an open-end wrench.......