Stingray side emblum
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Stingray side emblum
The stingray right side emblum had been loose for a while and recently it fell off and I lost it. I ordered a new one which will be here Friday. How do these things go on and how do i get it to stay on?
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If you have A/C, Power brakes, you will probably have to get to them from underneath. Remove the sort of triangular shaped splash shield behind the front tire between the body & frame. Then you can reach up.
I just checked two catalogs and 76 should not have holes. The script was held on with adhesive backing. 69-73 has the studs. A PO must have drilled the holes I'm guessing.
I just checked two catalogs and 76 should not have holes. The script was held on with adhesive backing. 69-73 has the studs. A PO must have drilled the holes I'm guessing.
Last edited by GD70; Sep 14, 2011 at 08:38 PM.
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You are correct. I just checked my 70 AIM and it says to remove paper backing and apply a 10 pound load for 15 seconds. The pins are for alignment. There's a revision note nut removed dated 12/23/69.
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Well, the '71 had speed nuts and it kept the script in place. The adhesive was an overall cost reduction when including the cost of installation on the line. I do think it's a good idea to put some double-sided tape or [mild] contact adhesive on the backside of the script, just so it won't vibrate and rub through the paint over time. So, when I refurbed mine, I applied both methods.
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After removing them for a paint job, I found that the adheasive on the back was not strong enough to hold them on again. I ran an 8-32 die over the pins and secured the emblems with 8-32 nylon insert locknuts.
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Steve
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Well, let's just say I like to do things a little different. The pins on the C. O. R. V. E. T. T. E. letters on the back, were worn out and the speed nuts would not bite anymore. Did the same thing here, except that I used a 6-32 die cut new threads, used locknuts and now everything is nice and tight.
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emblem tape.
The assembly instruction manual (AIM) shows how they were installed at St. Louis.
If you do not have an AIM, you're gonna want one. All the aftermarket providers carry the AIMs. Do you have an owner's manual for your car? Lots of valuable information in the owner's manual.
The assembly instruction manual (AIM) shows how they were installed at St. Louis.
If you do not have an AIM, you're gonna want one. All the aftermarket providers carry the AIMs. Do you have an owner's manual for your car? Lots of valuable information in the owner's manual.
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No nuts are needed if installed correctly, the tape will hold them for years, mine are 35 years old and are still holding. Now there are some cheaper emblems out there so don't buy them, pay a little better for the real GM.