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Nov 5, 2017 | 03:08 PM

runner140*

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Interesting F. Y. I.

My hood emblem, after 17 years, looks like $hit. Found what I thought would be a great replacement. It has the GM hologram and is genuine.
Its photo steel, brand new, bright colors and cost $16.82. Its 6" x 2" and is beautiful. Its metal and won't bend for the hood...but I love it and its not going back. Purchased from Amazon from Midwest Corvette. Still need a hood emblem. Funny dilemma.

I'm taking a break now...doing a rear wheel bearing. No beer...yet.

Nov 5, 2017 | 04:05 PM

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it also has holes on the corner of each flag, maybe you can get a chain and make a fancy necklace out of it

Nov 5, 2017 | 04:45 PM

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You'll find out a real hood emblem will set you back about $50.

Nov 5, 2017 | 06:10 PM

Crosis

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Quote:

Originally Posted by knewblewkorvette

You'll find out a real hood emblem will set you back about $50.

for a $0.50 item.

Nov 5, 2017 | 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Crosis

for a $0.50 item.

Try finding a 2004 CE hood emblem. $$$

Nov 5, 2017 | 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by knewblewkorvette

You'll find out a real hood emblem will set you back about $50.

Yeah they're not cheap! I recently replaced the front and rear on my car after the originals had their vinyl pealing off and it makes a great difference!

Nov 5, 2017 | 08:29 PM

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You sure it won't bend? I obtained one of the chrome cast emblems, and used a 1X12 with some paint stir sticks, a bit of closet rod and a large C-clamp to put enough curve into it to almost match the nose. Add a bit of extra VHB to the top and bottom center and it looks quite fetching to my eyes.