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Jun 2, 2011 | 08:43 PM

utownal

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Rear Chrome Letters

Thinking about putting the metal chrome letters on the rear of my 2002 vette. Where is the best place to purchase and the cost?

Jun 2, 2011 | 08:55 PM

bullmarket

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See willfullone at CCA here on the forum. I bought the black chrome ones and they look great. Unsure on price though.
http://www.customcorvetteaccessories.com/

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Jun 2, 2011 | 09:04 PM

Kale

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CCA doesn't have the metal ones anymore. I found out when one of my letters fell off and I tried to use the 'lifetime replacement warranty' that was offered when purchased.

Jun 2, 2011 | 09:06 PM

Hammer99

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Originally Posted by bullmarket

See willfullone at CCA here on the forum. I bought the black chrome ones and they look great. Unsure on price though.
http://www.customcorvetteaccessories.com/

I got my stainless steel ones here as well. Great service.

Jun 2, 2011 | 10:06 PM

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I have the SS set from Mid America. I like that they have rounded edges and more of a 3D effect.

Jun 2, 2011 | 10:19 PM

utownal

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I really appreciate the info!! Thanks for the responses!!!

Jun 3, 2011 | 01:57 AM

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I got mine from ssinserts. Its a while ago but I think they were about $65

Jun 3, 2011 | 07:20 AM

rootpooty

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There is a difference between the metal chrome letters and the stainless ones. If you want the true chrome ones get them from west coast corvette. If you want the stainless ones get them from corvette mods!

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Jun 3, 2011 | 07:38 AM

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been buying ss inserts for years! great product

Jun 3, 2011 | 09:09 AM

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Just about any of your find Corvette Accessory vendors have them.

Jun 3, 2011 | 09:13 AM

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ssinserts makes a very good set of metal letters, but as said above, many of the CF vendors offer a set.

Jun 3, 2011 | 10:51 AM

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I have the SS set from Mid America. I like that they have rounded edges and more of a 3D effect.

everything else is garbage.

Jun 3, 2011 | 11:13 AM

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I have the SS set from Mid America. I like that they have rounded edges and more of a 3D effect.

Those look much nicer than the ones I got for $65 at Corvette Clinic in San Jose.

To the OP: Be careful when installing the small bars for the middle of the "E". It's possible to get it into the slot at a slight angle ang then it looks funky. I did that on one of mine and it grabs my eye every time I look at the back of the car because the reflection is different there than it is on the rest of the letters.

Jun 3, 2011 | 01:38 PM

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Where can I find metal lettering, in BLACK color for my silver Z? Don't want plastic...

Thanks.

Jun 3, 2011 | 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MotoJB

Where can I find metal lettering, in BLACK color for my silver Z? Don't want plastic...

Thanks.

ssinserts is where i got mine. they have black chrome that are sweet!

Jun 3, 2011 | 03:04 PM

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ssinserts is where i got mine. they have black chrome that are sweet!

Thanks - I saw those...I want all BLACK, not chrome.

Jun 3, 2011 | 03:08 PM

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Quote:

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Thanks - I saw those...I want all BLACK, not chrome.

Good luck with your search. I have never seen black metal finished rear letters. I've seen black vinyl letter sets, but the only metal-like sets I've seen are SS, chrome or black chrome.

Jun 3, 2011 | 03:10 PM

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I have chrome letters on my rear bumper from WCC, however, they are flat and have a sharp point on the R and every time I wash my car, the wash mitt gets hung up on the R. I would recommend the SS that have the smooth rounded corners to avoid this problem. I am going to be changing mine to the SS ones soon!

Jun 3, 2011 | 03:12 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MSG C5

I have the SS set from Mid America. I like that they have rounded edges and more of a 3D effect.

Nice letters Al, I will be changing mine to these soon!

Jun 3, 2011 | 03:14 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MSG C5

Good luck with your search. I have never seen black metal finished rear letters. I've seen black vinyl letter sets, but the only metal-like sets I've seen are SS, chrome or black chrome.

I found a guy that bought black titanium metal lettering...but the store he got them at showed them discontinued.

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