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Old 05-24-2017, 09:37 PM
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Does the NCM sell personalized dash plaques to Vette owners similar to the BV4 option?
Old 05-24-2017, 11:30 PM
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I doubt it, but why not give them a call? I'd suggest Shane Webb, Delivery Department Manager at 270-777-4505.
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Originally Posted by RMS73
Does the NCM sell personalized dash plaques to Vette owners similar to the BV4 option?
Do you mean like this?

http://www.corvettemuseum.org/visit/...nalized-plate/
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Wow what a bargain $400.00
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If I got a personalized dash plaque, my estate will have to replace it when they sell the car.
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You can buy a blank from your dealership parts dept and have it engraved locally. My dealer offered that for $80 total vs. the $200 option when ordering new.
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You don't happen to have the part number for the blank unit?

Stevestig

That's what I was looking for. Just not for two or the price. With the factory tour being cancelled til 2019 it will be a while before I get back to the NCM so the membership would not be of much value either.

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Originally Posted by Corgidog1
If I got a personalized dash plaque, my estate will have to replace it when they sell the car.
morbid!



Originally Posted by Kracka
You can buy a blank from your dealership parts dept and have it engraved locally. My dealer offered that for $80 total vs. the $200 option when ordering new.
interesting.......

When I ordered my new Z, I was told the plate is only for NCM delivery. I knew they were incorrect, but didnt feel like arguing and 200$ for a piece of plastic with my name it seemed a bit pricey. Anyone have a part number for the blank one?

Where do we order these?



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^^^ Thats my picture from a forum sale a did a couple of years ago. I got 4 or 5 of them from ebay via a seller in KY near Bowling Green- my understanding was these were extra/scrap. As far as i know, there is no place to buy these including the dealer; I haven't seen another one for sale since. If someone can find a part number for a blank one it would be helpful.

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damn, thats sucks! thanks for the info though...
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Do you have any blanks left? Are there any numbers cast into the back side of the blank?

Roger
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I suspect someone at the plant pocketed these as I don't see why GM would ever release these to the public. We may be screwed...
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How do you apply the text to the blank plaque? I am looking at purchasing a blank one if I can learn how/who can apply the text to it.
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Received my blank today, now I just need to find someone that can make the characters for me. Anybody know of somebody?
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Go to a local Trophy Shop. They do lots of engraving. Where did you finally get it from?
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got it from TrunkMonkey, ie suburaban chevrolet. It is a GM part, P/N 22891838. Cost about $40.00. I have never seen one with the characters on it, so I am not certain if it is engraved or the letters are placed on top of the "applique" as Chevrolet calls it.
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Just looked at my wife's. Her letters are raised.

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I need to find a nerd with a 3D printer. Can't cost more than $50 all in.
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Originally Posted by GTFD2
Just looked at my wife's. Her letters are raised.
I am sure they are......pics

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Yeah, as I suggested at another thread and as noted by someone here, as well, find a person with a 3D printer who can custom program it. That way, you can do as YOU wish with few limits.

Another option I've used for other projects is to form a base-plate out of aluminum stock and have it engraved as you wish. In fact, with some work (more than it's worth money-wise, doing only for fun) one can make multi-piece plaques which can be very professional looking. Some power metal-working tools help but are optional for a patient, careful craftsperson.

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