Jake Skull info?
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From: Lees Summit Mo
Jake Skull info?
Can someone give me a brief history on the "Jake Skull" emblem?
I first thought it apllied to any modded vette but now think it has more to do with the C6 than the C5.
I only ask because I am interested in some small chrome or polished ss fender badges for my 99 coupe (mildly modded). I woulod shy away from this search if it was a nonapplicable styling choice!
I first thought it apllied to any modded vette but now think it has more to do with the C6 than the C5.
I only ask because I am interested in some small chrome or polished ss fender badges for my 99 coupe (mildly modded). I woulod shy away from this search if it was a nonapplicable styling choice!
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Jake skull started with the C5R racing team and a picture on the wall of the garage I beleive. It was then put on the C6R race team car, with the flags making the eyes and nose of the skull.
As far as I know, no public vette has came with any jake emblem at all, but I could be wrong on that. I think you are fine putting them on your C5 if you want. it is more in the C6 crowd, just because it is on the C6R car, but it is now more of a Vette racing emblem. I actually am playing with an idea to incorporate the Jake in my C3 when I do the interior (lookig at putting in C5 sport seats, and having an Jake skull inlaid in leather in the headrest. Black seats, with red accents and a red skull to match th exterior of the car).
As far as I know, no public vette has came with any jake emblem at all, but I could be wrong on that. I think you are fine putting them on your C5 if you want. it is more in the C6 crowd, just because it is on the C6R car, but it is now more of a Vette racing emblem. I actually am playing with an idea to incorporate the Jake in my C3 when I do the interior (lookig at putting in C5 sport seats, and having an Jake skull inlaid in leather in the headrest. Black seats, with red accents and a red skull to match th exterior of the car).
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From: Lees Summit Mo
Jake skull started with the C5R racing team and a picture on the wall of the garage I beleive. It was then put on the C6R race team car, with the flags making the eyes and nose of the skull.
As far as I know, no public vette has came with any jake emblem at all, but I could be wrong on that. I think you are fine putting them on your C5 if you want. it is more in the C6 crowd, just because it is on the C6R car, but it is now more of a Vette racing emblem. I actually am playing with an idea to incorporate the Jake in my C3 when I do the interior (lookig at putting in C5 sport seats, and having an Jake skull inlaid in leather in the headrest. Black seats, with red accents and a red skull to match th exterior of the car).
As far as I know, no public vette has came with any jake emblem at all, but I could be wrong on that. I think you are fine putting them on your C5 if you want. it is more in the C6 crowd, just because it is on the C6R car, but it is now more of a Vette racing emblem. I actually am playing with an idea to incorporate the Jake in my C3 when I do the interior (lookig at putting in C5 sport seats, and having an Jake skull inlaid in leather in the headrest. Black seats, with red accents and a red skull to match th exterior of the car).
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Here is mine:
I have removed the C6R under Jake However.
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In the interest of staying with the "correct" period, ie. C5 Jake is different than C6 Jake, you may want to use the C5 image on a C5 vette. Of course, it is a personal choice and you are free to do as you wish.
Best wishes.
Glen
Best wishes.
Glen
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From: Lees Summit Mo
Any pics of the difference in the C5 and C6 "Jake Skull"
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Jake skull started with the C5R racing team and a picture on the wall of the garage I beleive. It was then put on the C6R race team car, with the flags making the eyes and nose of the skull.
As far as I know, no public vette has came with any jake emblem at all, but I could be wrong on that. I think you are fine putting them on your C5 if you want. it is more in the C6 crowd, just because it is on the C6R car, but it is now more of a Vette racing emblem. I actually am playing with an idea to incorporate the Jake in my C3 when I do the interior (lookig at putting in C5 sport seats, and having an Jake skull inlaid in leather in the headrest. Black seats, with red accents and a red skull to match th exterior of the car).
As far as I know, no public vette has came with any jake emblem at all, but I could be wrong on that. I think you are fine putting them on your C5 if you want. it is more in the C6 crowd, just because it is on the C6R car, but it is now more of a Vette racing emblem. I actually am playing with an idea to incorporate the Jake in my C3 when I do the interior (lookig at putting in C5 sport seats, and having an Jake skull inlaid in leather in the headrest. Black seats, with red accents and a red skull to match th exterior of the car).
You can go here to find out how the C6R Jake skull came about.
http://www.badboyvette.com/about
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Wander through here: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...-got-jake.html
Several people were playing with creating generation specific Jakes.
Several people were playing with creating generation specific Jakes.
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I know Jake really well....
Jake and I are best friends I know him very well and some of his brothers that I created lol.
Sinister Jake:
My New Hood/Jake:
Fire Jake:
Colored Jakes:
Emblem Jake (Still in the works):
My gauges daytime Jakes:
My gauges nighttime Jakes:
Old/Original hood Jake:
Side Vinyl Jake:
VaraRam Vinyl Jake:
C5 Jake Template:
Pretty safe to say Iam "Jake and Corvette Racing Addicted"
Sinister Jake:
My New Hood/Jake:
Fire Jake:
Colored Jakes:
Emblem Jake (Still in the works):
My gauges daytime Jakes:
My gauges nighttime Jakes:
Old/Original hood Jake:
Side Vinyl Jake:
VaraRam Vinyl Jake:
C5 Jake Template:
Pretty safe to say Iam "Jake and Corvette Racing Addicted"
Last edited by XtremeVette; Feb 12, 2009 at 10:54 AM.
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It didnt start with the C5R, it started with the C6R.
You can go here to find out how the C6R Jake skull came about.
http://www.badboyvette.com/about
You can go here to find out how the C6R Jake skull came about.
http://www.badboyvette.com/about
