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Old Oct 6, 2019 | 07:13 PM
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So I ordered an OEM front end emblem for my C5 (P/N 10258164) and removed the old one today which was cracked in several places.
But as soon as I tried to install the new one, I noticed the posts were too far apart to fit.
Looks like I'll have to return it, but I can't understand why it doesn't fit.
Anyone have any ideas? Thanks!




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Old Oct 7, 2019 | 09:22 AM
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Because the correct part number is 19207384?
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Hammer drill. It will go in.
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Old Oct 7, 2019 | 10:22 AM
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Because the correct part number is 19207384?
Hmmm...I wonder what the one I bought is supposed to fit then?
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After I posted, I noticed the P/N superseded the one you mentioned. You didn't buy a china knockoff did you? That emblem should have cost between 90-130 bucks. If it didn't, you got a repo.
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Originally Posted by Robrote
After I posted, I noticed the P/N superseded the one you mentioned. You didn't buy a china knockoff did you? That emblem should have cost between 90-130 bucks. If it didn't, you got a repo.
It was $95 from a GM dealer. online. It came in the OEM packaging, but I believe I found the issue:





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Those two are not the same.
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Those two are not the same.
Yep, so I'm wondering what my emblem is supposed to fit?
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I have 10258184 still in package. Pins measure 3.125 inch center to center.
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Personally I'd just snip off the posts, stick it on there, and call it a day. The tape is what actually holds it down, the posts are just to position it.
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Personally I'd just snip off the posts, stick it on there, and call it a day. The tape is what actually holds it down, the posts are just to position it.
There are mixed reviews on the C5 having speed nuts on the posts or just being taped on. C4's had speed nuts on the posts for sure.

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Originally Posted by vetteLT193
There are mixed reviews on the C5 having speed nuts on the posts or just being taped on. C4's had speed nuts on the posts for sure.
When I removed mine and replaced it with a polished aluminum version, there were no speed nuts on the OEM piece nor did my aluminum one even have posts on it.
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When I removed my original emblem yesterday, it did not have any nuts on it either.
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If you snip those posts off, that emblem may slip up on the hood over 170
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Originally Posted by OneFast1
If you snip those posts off, that emblem may slip up on the hood over 170
Never tried to peel off that 3M emblem tape have ya? You're lucky if it doesn't take the clearcoat with it.
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you heat it with a torch first
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Originally Posted by piratepress
Yep, so I'm wondering what my emblem is supposed to fit?
POSSIBLY the rear deck?
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POSSIBLY the rear deck?
Rear deck doesn't have holes in it.
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