Corvette Emblems
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Corvette Emblems
I have a 98 coupe. Most of them have a emblems on the rear hatch, Mine is one that doesn't. Is there some reason as to why? I bought the car used and did not ask when I bought it because it didn't matter.
now that i have seen several pics of others vettes - why is it different?
Anyone have a clue? It doesn't look like it used to be there.
now that i have seen several pics of others vettes - why is it different?
Anyone have a clue? It doesn't look like it used to be there.
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I have noticed that also. Some came with them some didnt. I have a 98 and it has one, and I have seen other 98s that have them and some that dont. Same with some of the other years. I dont know why that is though.
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Originally Posted by slicksilver11
I have a 98 coupe. Most of them have a emblems on the rear hatch, Mine is one that doesn't. Is there some reason as to why? I bought the car used and did not ask when I bought it because it didn't matter.
now that i have seen several pics of others vettes - why is it different?
Anyone have a clue? It doesn't look like it used to be there.
now that i have seen several pics of others vettes - why is it different?
Anyone have a clue? It doesn't look like it used to be there.
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The previous owner either took it off or it fell off since all C5's came from the factory with a rear emblem. There is no alignment pins on the rear emblem, so taking it off will leave a nice smooth surface. Just go to the dealer and pick up a new one if you want it on there.
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Originally Posted by TIKTGTR
I removed mine for a sleeker look on the hatch!
Lot of people debadge for a cleaner look, and it easier to wax with no emblem.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
The previous owner either took it off or it fell off since all C5's came from the factory with a rear emblem. There is no alignment pins on the rear emblem, so taking it off will leave a nice smooth surface. Just go to the dealer and pick up a new one if you want it on there.
Are there any alignment pins on the front nose emblem?
Have you seen anyone run the chrome, after market emblems in place of the factory black ones? I think it might look good on Navy Blue.
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Originally Posted by D.K.
Are there any alignment pins on the front nose emblem?
Have you seen anyone run the chrome, after market emblems in place of the factory black ones? I think it might look good on Navy Blue.
Have you seen anyone run the chrome, after market emblems in place of the factory black ones? I think it might look good on Navy Blue.
Crome would look sweet on NB
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Originally Posted by D.K.
Are there any alignment pins on the front nose emblem?
Have you seen anyone run the chrome, after market emblems in place of the factory black ones? I think it might look good on Navy Blue.
Have you seen anyone run the chrome, after market emblems in place of the factory black ones? I think it might look good on Navy Blue.
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All C5's came with nose and tail emblems from the factory. If a car is missing them then someone (owner or they were stolen), took them off.
All front emblems DO have alignment pins and holes in the nose for them. This is to ensure the emblem stays aligned at speed. No emblems are glued on, they are placed on with 3M double sided tape, just like the BSM's.
All front emblems DO have alignment pins and holes in the nose for them. This is to ensure the emblem stays aligned at speed. No emblems are glued on, they are placed on with 3M double sided tape, just like the BSM's.
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Originally Posted by charlene
I don't believe their are any aligment pins for the front nose emblem because when i had my hoodliner off i did not see any on the inside of the hood.I think both front and rear emblems on my C5 are glued on at the factory.
also, chrome eblems do look sweet. for me however since i have a silver car i bought two 2003 50th anniv emblems since they were silver and removed the 50th anniversary tag (its only held in place via the adhesive backing so it was easy) and put it in place on mine and it looks very classy in my opinion, silver on silver was good choice.
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You are correct about the emblems being off on the rear. I installed Mikes CE stripes on my MS Z06 and thought I did not get them right. After reading the above letter I went outside with a tape and the emblem is off by about an eighth of an inch. Tomorrow I will take the emblem off and remount it and the stripes will be perfect. I thought it was me or the stripes but as usual sorry quality control at GM.
