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Dec 23, 2005 | 06:04 PM

ALLKAR

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'68-'69 Stingray script emblem

I need a close up pic of '68 - '69 Stingray script emblem on front fender. Prefer emblem on dark color paint, Black would be even better.
Thanks!

Dec 23, 2005 | 06:24 PM

rihwoods

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I need a close up pic of '68 - '69 Stingray script emblem on front fender. Prefer emblem on dark color paint, Black would be even better.
Thanks!

69 Fathom Green...best I could do in open sun light...

Dec 23, 2005 | 06:42 PM

ALLKAR

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Perfect!

Dec 24, 2005 | 01:16 AM

PRNDL

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69, yes. They didn't put the script on 68s, leading some to the conclusion that the 68 was not a Stingray.

Dec 24, 2005 | 07:52 AM

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69, yes. They didn't put the script on 68s, leading some to the conclusion that the 68 was not a Stingray.

Don't mention the war!

Dec 24, 2005 | 11:56 AM

dennis

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Great pic. If you look there is a "step" above the "i" below the dot. The originals didn't have this. At least up to my 1970 year.

Theres a pic on Juliets site in the photo library.http://1970corvetteregistry.org/

Dec 24, 2005 | 01:42 PM

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Here is my pic and one from site you provided...if you look very very close,that "step" is in both pics...at least I think I see it...

Yours....

Mine....

You had me thinkin for a few minutes.....don't think GM just glued that DOT on.....

Dec 24, 2005 | 03:18 PM

dennis

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Talking about the horizontal line above the vertical part of the "i", below the dot, as seen in your photo. Not on the other one.

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Dec 24, 2005 | 05:00 PM

rihwoods

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Gotcha..my nickname is "Mr. Magoo"......what did you use..a microscope ?

Dang...there goes some more NCRS points along with the engine...

Dec 25, 2005 | 12:39 AM

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Red 69

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I need to restore the black shadow on my original 69 Stingray script. Here is one for you detail fanatics. Does the entire enlarged letter area get shaded black, like it was dipped, or just the enlarged letter face edge? I have been looking at them with a magnifying glass and am still not cetain. Either way, it appears to be a job for a steady hand. Any tips for a successful script restoration?

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Dec 25, 2005 | 12:59 PM

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Just the flat portion at base of raised letters...appears to be flat black on mine...

Dec 25, 2005 | 08:14 PM

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Hi there...I've been reading this forum for awhile now, but I've just now decided to get posting.

Let me introduce myself: I'm Dan, from Illinois, and I'm hoping to get a 68 this coming spring.

Next: Merry Christmas!

And finally: Does anyone know if there is a font based on the Stingray emblem?

Thanks for the help in advance. Hopefully I'll be posting often...I have a billion questions

Later,
Dan

Dec 26, 2005 | 04:10 AM

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WESCH

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Hi

Wow, that's what I call a good question.

A font . Sorry can't help, but would now also be interested to know.

I guess, one way to check this is to write this word and go through the fonts in your PC WORDS program until one jives.

Merry Christmas to you as well . Günther

Dec 26, 2005 | 04:42 AM

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There is a font for the C5 Corvette but I have not found one for the C3.
Google it up and download it if you would like it.

Dec 26, 2005 | 12:08 PM

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I've thoroughly tried both, unfortunately. I've got a buddy who works at a printing shop looking into it. I'll let you know if he comes across anything.

Jan 5, 2006 | 04:02 PM

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67VetteMan

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... it appears to be a job for a steady hand. Any tips for a successful script restoration?

Successful restoration is pretty easy on this piece. First, try to strip off any paint that will come off the existing piece. Then apply some adhesion promotor or paint prep solvent to the parts that will be receiving the paint - q-tips work nicely. A trick that I use on the parts that will NOT be receiving paint is to coat those sections with a light coat of vasaline - also using a q-tip. Mount the trim using some cardboard - poke "X" holes through the cardboard for the mounting pins and press through so the piece sits flat. Find the correct black paint and spray 2 - 3 light coats. Rotate the cardboard so that all areas of the piece are evenly covered.

Once it has throughly dried - take some paint thinner and dip the q-tip in it and roll out the excess from the q-tip on a paper towel - you want it wet but not running. Use the q-tip to remove the paint on the script where you do not want it. Some patience and a razor blade or a toothpick also cleans up the edges quite nicely.

I've used this technique to restore emblems on my sons' 66 Nova and restore the 71 Corvette interior dash bezel components.

66 Nova emblems - http://www.cardomain.com/ride/763118/5 - some of these were multi-colored

71 interior - http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2208301 - the upper fiber optic display is a good before and after

Good luck.

Jan 30, 2006 | 11:04 PM

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kaiserbud

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From: TEXAS - you mean there are other states?

nice overview.....

and the correct black is???

Jan 30, 2006 | 11:51 PM

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Mark PittPayne

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Does anyone know if there is a font based on the Stingray emblem?
Dan

Dan, the closest FONT I have found is 'Park Avenue'.
Stingray

Jan 31, 2006 | 01:02 AM

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Interesting discussion. I looked very closely at the script on my '71 (original) which does NOT have the "step" above the little "i" . All of the script insignia is chrome except for the outer edges of the shadow background. To clarify, the upper surface of the shadow is chrome . It would appear that you could just use the Q-tip approach around the outside of the shadow area and be done with it. And I believe that black "Trim paint" (between flat and semi-gloss) is the paint to use. Trim paint sticks to metal better than other paints, anyway. If you get a little paint on the upper surface of the shadow, you should be able to scrape it off to the edge with an X-acto knife or razor blade. Good luck!!

Jan 31, 2006 | 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ALLKAR

I need a close up pic of '68 - '69 Stingray script emblem on front fender. Prefer emblem on dark color paint, Black would be even better.
Thanks!

I see someone has already given you your requested information. But there were no 68 Stingrays. Nada, zero, none. The cars are actually more similar to the Mako concept Vette, not the 63-67 Stingrays.

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