adding "Stingray" fender script; how?
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adding "Stingray" fender script; how?
The wifes 1973 does not have the "Stingray" script on the side of the front fenders. I got lucky and found a brand new set... still in their GM boxes.
I notice there is double sided tape already on the back of the script(s) and 3 posts as well.
a) do I really need the posts (I could cut them off)... will the tape hold them on sufficiently?
b) if I need the posts as well; how do you get behind the fender area to screw on the nuts?
I notice there is double sided tape already on the back of the script(s) and 3 posts as well.
a) do I really need the posts (I could cut them off)... will the tape hold them on sufficiently?
b) if I need the posts as well; how do you get behind the fender area to screw on the nuts?
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Re: adding "Stingray" fender script; how? (Mike Mercury)
The original application would have had the holes drilled for location, but on later cars there were no nuts. The tape will hold very well.
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Re: adding "Stingray" fender script; how? (Mike Mercury)
I'd still drill holes for them just to keep them from slip sliding. (I've seen it happen) You wouldn't have to attach anything to the posts. Just make the holes and push the posts through.
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Re: adding "Stingray" fender script; how? (wcsinx)
Holes are permanent.....tape is too (almost). I work for a GM Final Assembly Plant in MI, and almost all of the emblems go on w/tape only. The Pins are for location only. I just put a set of L-48 Emblems on my '76 (since I'm makin abt 350 HP now....LOL) and ground the pins flat. Sealed them with RTV, & trimmed the excess. They look great, arent goin' anywhere, and there are no PERMANENT holes in my Hood........... :D
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Re: adding "Stingray" fender script; how? (Mike Mercury)
I put new emblems on mine and I just stuck the three posts through the existing holes and the tape held them on. I did not use nuts or anything on the backside of the posts. They have been on for a year now. :thumbs:
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Re: adding "Stingray" fender script; how? (Mike Mercury)
After I had my bodywork and paint done and had the car home and was ready to put everything back on I realized the bodyshop guys filled in those holes on one side. (but not the other :crazy: :lol: ) Rather than deal with taking the car back I just snapped the posts off and eyeballed it and stuck that side on with just the tape. It's been there two years so far.
