C3 emblem
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C3 emblem
Hi, just dropped in on this site to see what's up! I own a blue 1980 vette all original except for the side pipes. I recently aquired some spinners, but I noticed that the flags are backwards? the checker flag is on the left? It's the C3 emblem just reversed? any ideas why?
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Ok, but the cross-flags on the C4 are straight across without staff, this emblem has the flag staff shown just as in the C3 emblem? I'm originally from Pittsburgh, Pa thanks for the info.
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Sounds like you may have some "non-licensed" reproductions. Hard to tell without seeing them.
Or...another thought. Are the emblems under a thick, clear plastic disc? Perhaps when the emblem sticker was stuck on the back...it was not put on backwards...so when you look at it thru the front...you see it as a mirror image. Still...hard to tell without seeing them.
Bobby
Or...another thought. Are the emblems under a thick, clear plastic disc? Perhaps when the emblem sticker was stuck on the back...it was not put on backwards...so when you look at it thru the front...you see it as a mirror image. Still...hard to tell without seeing them.
Bobby
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I have the spinners installed on my 1981, I am assuming the emblem you are talking about is the emblem that goes in the center of the spinner. Those are unlicensed after-market emblems, the manufactuere wasn't making them specifically for the corvette.
Corvette Central sells this kit: http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000050G.
Eckler's sells these emblems: http://www.ecklers.com/search.asp?ac...searchHistory=.
Do your emblems look like any of these?
Corvette Central sells this kit: http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000050G.
Eckler's sells these emblems: http://www.ecklers.com/search.asp?ac...searchHistory=.
Do your emblems look like any of these?
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Here are mine:
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My spinners cost around $98.00 a set and the 1 3/4th emblems cost around 13.00 for a set of 4.
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Hmmmmm since the normal wheel emblem is 2 inches and the Spinners I have found - both straight and swept fin - take emblems that are 1 3/4th, how did you get your emblems to fit? Also replacement wheel emblems are expensive around $36.99 a piece, that's an expensive set-up you have.
My spinners cost around $98.00 a set and the 1 3/4th emblems cost around 13.00 for a set of 4.
My spinners cost around $98.00 a set and the 1 3/4th emblems cost around 13.00 for a set of 4.
As for cost, I picked up all 4 on eBay for $26.00, still in the GM wrapping
It might be an expensive setup but I think they look pretty smart.
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If you look at your spinners, your 1 3/4" emblems fit into the center and leave around 1/4" of chrome spinner "boss" visible. The CE emblems I fitted to mine, go right to the edge of the spinner center "boss".
As for cost, I picked up all 4 on eBay for $26.00, still in the GM wrapping
It might be an expensive setup but I think they look pretty smart.
As for cost, I picked up all 4 on eBay for $26.00, still in the GM wrapping
It might be an expensive setup but I think they look pretty smart.
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No adhesive - the CE emblems have two studs on the back of them so I drilled corresponding holes in my spinners and bolted the emblems on. I only went with these as they were so cheap - I like the look but couldn't really justify spending what they're worth...
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C3 emblem
Thanks for the info, I appreciated the responses and time
. These spinners were included on some wheels I bought off a 78. I will keep them just because they are different and to see who actually notices the difference, the owner surely didn't. I am new in owning a corvette 3 years now, but since I was 13 or so in the early 70's my God father had two vettes a 68 and 69, which I became fasinated with. I have several books and magazines, but never had the opportunity to actually own the car because it wasn't practical at the time. Kids are grown and drive their own wheels now, so I can finally enjoy a truely unique ride! I will be posting pictures of my blue beast soon.
. These spinners were included on some wheels I bought off a 78. I will keep them just because they are different and to see who actually notices the difference, the owner surely didn't. I am new in owning a corvette 3 years now, but since I was 13 or so in the early 70's my God father had two vettes a 68 and 69, which I became fasinated with. I have several books and magazines, but never had the opportunity to actually own the car because it wasn't practical at the time. Kids are grown and drive their own wheels now, so I can finally enjoy a truely unique ride! I will be posting pictures of my blue beast soon.
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