My Stingray side scripts are showing some age and I noticed that the reproductions have mounting studs.

Reaching inside my fender I don't feel and studs, and there are no holes drilled in my fender. My side scripts were mounted with adhesive.

Is this correct, or is it possible my entire front clip was replaced during a restoration and holes were not drilled for the emblems?

Just curious.

-Brad

 

73 AIM shows pre-drilled mounting holes.

 

Good point! I just checked my '69 AIM and on page 252 there is a very detailed diagram and instructions for drilling holes.

I guess the clip was replaced and someone was lazy and just glued the emblems on the car sometime in my car's past.

This is like archaeology...

 

Hi T,
I think it's interesting that on 70-72 cars, (and maybe others ?), the studs and holes are there, but no speed-nuts were used, just a die-cut adhesive strip that matched exactly the shape of the Stingray script.
Regards,
Alan

 

So, the holes were just there to properly locate the emblem?


Scott

 

There were 2 different "Stingray" scripts used between 69 and 76.

The 69-73 scripts have 4 long (3/4"?) studs, that will take speed nuts. These scripts also have the emblem tape.

74-76 scripts only have 3 studs and they are much shorter (1/4"?) than the ones on the earlier scripts. The 74-76 Stingray's can only be installed by the double sided tape, as the studs are only there to properly locate the emblem on the fender.

GM discontinued the 4 stud emblem shortly after the 3 stud type came out. For many years it was the only type available.

At some point, GM changed the way they were painting the emblem. The original Stingray scripts had the raised portion of the side of the emblem (the portion closest to the body) painted black, and the outer relief left chrome. Later service replacement versions have the whole side of the emblem painted black.

Both variations of the Stingray script are now available from Trimparts, and have the correct paint treatment. The GM made 74-76 script (with the incorrect paint treatment), may still be available from Chevrolet, but it is (was) considerably more expensive ($100 ea) than the repro.

 

Thanks for the great replies everyone. I guess I might go the Trim Parts replacement route and drill the holes in the body as was originally intended.

-Brad

 

Brad-


Here is the correct emblem, Trim Parts made. They run about 44.00 retail but you'll get 10 percent off them if you use the coupon code. http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...oducts_id=5815

 

So...what's the coupon code?

 

The sale thread..
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-p...-and-more.html

The code TENPERCENT