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Le Mans Master
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From: Not Correctly Restored Stingray Fla.
Why would even want to put C5 emblems on your C3. The "older" style emblems have a certain "flair, style, persona" (call it what you like) to them. They have a look to them that tells you someone actually spent some time thinking of their design.
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I'm thinking about getting me some C6 ones. I like them and they kind of look like the 80-82 flags...or a Le Mans commemorative edition decal. I may paint my car that blue w/ the silver, red and carbon on the hood...probably replace carbon w/ gray.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Aussie expat in Saudi Arabia
Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
yes it fits, I've seen a black 82 w/ C5 emblems. Looked very nice.
Le Mans Master
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From: absecon nj
My front has a c5 emblem to compliment the electronblue paint i think it looks like its supposed to be on there.Corz has one too.The fuel door one i dont know if it fits or not i think it might be too big,but not positive.
http://www.angelfire.com/nj4/patsvette/corvettes.jpg
http://www.angelfire.com/nj4/patsvette/corvettes.jpg
Last edited by patsnitrovette; Jul 22, 2004 at 07:57 PM.
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Q: Why would he want to put C5 emblems on his Vette? Well Gentlemen I believe it is called "Matter of taste" Loving the original look is great if that's a persons thing; I totally respect that.. But I have been receiving flak for years over the fender louvers and the turbo street wing on my ride. Needless to say.. "You like it, it's yours, do whatever you like when it comes to personalizing your ride." Let's see some pics when you get those emblems on.
Rob
Rob
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Melting Slicks
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From: Aussie expat in Saudi Arabia
Correctamundo! Personal taste versus die hard original factory will always start a "discussion" no matter what sort of car we're talking about...
I involved she-who-must-be-obeyed this morning about the emblems. I was in 2 minds about going for the original crossed flags or ones off a C5, and couldn't decide. she-who-must-be-obeyed preferred the originals so I've ordered them! She also picked the 84-90 "Corvette" emblem for the rear bumper over the standard 82 jobbie...
I have a mate in Australia who owns a sign writing factory. Apart from painting, he can also make up signs, decals, emblems, whatever on computer and "print" it out on vinyl. So... I might give hom a few ideas I have and see about getting some "original" emblems made - keep everyone guessing
I involved she-who-must-be-obeyed this morning about the emblems. I was in 2 minds about going for the original crossed flags or ones off a C5, and couldn't decide. she-who-must-be-obeyed preferred the originals so I've ordered them! She also picked the 84-90 "Corvette" emblem for the rear bumper over the standard 82 jobbie...
I have a mate in Australia who owns a sign writing factory. Apart from painting, he can also make up signs, decals, emblems, whatever on computer and "print" it out on vinyl. So... I might give hom a few ideas I have and see about getting some "original" emblems made - keep everyone guessing
Le Mans Master
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From: Silver City NM
St. Jude Donor '05-'07
Well now I'm convinced. I'm going to get the old Ford 427 Thunderbird emblems for my Vette for the front fenders and then get the "Magnum" lettering from a Mopar for the hood and "The Judge" for the rear quarter panel and DEFINITELY the Plymouth Superbird wing for the rear deck. All that will set off my doggie with the bobbing head on the dashboard and the fuzzy dice hanging from my rear view mirror. Of course, I already have the "spinner ****" for the steering wheel.
Dep
Dep
Le Mans Master
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From: Silver City NM
St. Jude Donor '05-'07
Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
Deb .. Shut up 
it was so quiet......until you returned
it was so quiet......until you returned Dep
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Melting Slicks
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From: Aussie expat in Saudi Arabia
Originally Posted by DJ Dep
Well now I'm convinced. I'm going to get the old Ford 427 Thunderbird emblems for my Vette for the front fenders and then get the "Magnum" lettering from a Mopar for the hood and "The Judge" for the rear quarter panel and DEFINITELY the Plymouth Superbird wing for the rear deck. All that will set off my doggie with the bobbing head on the dashboard and the fuzzy dice hanging from my rear view mirror. Of course, I already have the "spinner ****" for the steering wheel.
Dep
Dep
