Lookiing for this Emblem
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Lookiing for this Emblem
I have wheel center caps that contain this emblem, and as close as I can come is a 77-79 fuel door emblem for $81. Can anyone identify it and where it might have come from? Any clues?
Thanks
Steve
[Modified by Grzldvt, 1:21 PM 3/3/2002]
Thanks
Steve
[Modified by Grzldvt, 1:21 PM 3/3/2002]
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Re: Lookiing for this Emblem (Grzldvt)
I'm sure someone could give you a specific year, but it looks more like the '73 through '76 "Starburst" emblem... But if I had to go out on a limb, I'd go with '76 hood emblem... As far as the specific application/option.... :confused: :crazy:
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Re: Lookiing for this Emblem (paul79)
Northvette, my neighbor has a 76 rotting in the driveway, I will check it out.
Paul79, those caps appear to be the same size, so it might work. Certainly a lot less expensive :D
Thanks
Steve
Paul79, those caps appear to be the same size, so it might work. Certainly a lot less expensive :D
Thanks
Steve
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Re: Lookiing for this Emblem (Grzldvt)
Yup, that certainly looks to be a '75-'76 "sunburst" emblem. What's the diameter? Is smaller? You say that's a wheel center cap? Maybe it's some aftermarket thing. Hmmmmm.
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Re: Lookiing for this Emblem (Grzldvt)
The 76 center cap emblem is the same but with a solid black background and without the word CORVETTE. Unless that is from another year's special edition wheel I would say its aftermarket. I replaced all mine from Corvette Central last year.
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Re: Lookiing for this Emblem (The Dude)
The Dude,
The size is 2 1/4 inches in diameter, so it appears to be the same size as paul's. I was at a local Corvette only store and from a short distance away the emblem for the fuel door appeared to be identical. I really like the "sunburst" pattern and the one wheel that is missing the center cap emblem looks really bad. I was hoping this would not be that difficult, but it appears not to be the case.
76Pitter, I will pop over to Corvette Central and see what they have.
Thanks
Steve
[Modified by Grzldvt, 2:16 PM 3/4/2002]
The size is 2 1/4 inches in diameter, so it appears to be the same size as paul's. I was at a local Corvette only store and from a short distance away the emblem for the fuel door appeared to be identical. I really like the "sunburst" pattern and the one wheel that is missing the center cap emblem looks really bad. I was hoping this would not be that difficult, but it appears not to be the case.
76Pitter, I will pop over to Corvette Central and see what they have.
Thanks
Steve
[Modified by Grzldvt, 2:16 PM 3/4/2002]
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Re: Lookiing for this Emblem (Grzldvt)
Looked at my neigbor's 76 and the emblems are red instead of black and larger, although the gas tank emblem was close.. I will keep looking....
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Re: Lookiing for this Emblem (ITZA79)
It's aftermarket.
At some shows and swap meets I have seen guys with repo wheels and center caps for sale. To go along with them they will have several styles of stick on emblems like this.
Check out a large tire and wheel dealer in your area.
At some shows and swap meets I have seen guys with repo wheels and center caps for sale. To go along with them they will have several styles of stick on emblems like this.
Check out a large tire and wheel dealer in your area.