Got the Black Billet grill and '69 SS grill badge. Now I need to bend the badge to fit the grill. Obviously I do not want to melt the paint or break the badge.
Any ideas are appreciated!
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Posted by Scott Chab (Member # 174) on :
Instead of bending it can you file/grind off some of the material on the back to match the contour of the grill?
Chab
Posted by XBCHBUM (Member # 734) on :
Hi Chab, The difference in the angles of the badge and the grill are too great. The badge doesn't even come close to matching up with the billet. I was thinking of trying to heat the badge. But I am concerned about the paint.
I wonder if the '67 or '68 SS grill badge has less of an angle. (more flat)
quote:Originally posted by Scott Chab: Instead of bending it can you file/grind off some of the material on the back to match the contour of the grill?
Chab
Posted by NBM98SS (Member # 186) on :
XBCHBUM,
All I did was take a hair dryer to it and heated up real slow. Then very (carefuly) spread the SS emblem out. I did this about three times to get the right angle to fit the grill. This is cast aluminum so you need to go real SLOW....
hope this helps you out...
Paul
Posted by XBCHBUM (Member # 734) on :
Hey Paul, Thanks! I will try that tonight. Did you bend the mounting posts on the back of the badge also?
Posted by NBM98SS (Member # 186) on :
The tabs are going to spread out with the emblem itself. Can't be helped! You will break them if you try to bend the tabs (too much of a angle). Like I said this is soft metal and it can't be bent to far.
Good luck
Posted by XBCHBUM (Member # 734) on :
Paul, I am making progress with the hair dryer. Thanks! Posted by SS3816 (Member # 732) on :
As most know, I'am the first to do this combo.... I broke the emblem in half .. then just attached it to the grille using custom mounting metal plates with speed nuts .. then cut the studs flush with nuts using a cutoff tool.
Believe it or not the emblem broke straight and clean.
Thinking of a change thou .. maybe a red outline SS emblem ... or maybe a wings west grille.
JimW
[This message has been edited by SS3816 (edited 20 December 2000).]
Posted by BOW TIE BOY (Member # 430) on :
I am waiting on my third badge from Year One. I sent one back and cut one like Jim Did.The third badge is on back order.I hope this is the one that fits best.It's a 68 SS/RS badge. I will post my results.It would be great if RK Sport sold them in a package together.
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Posted by NBM98SS (Member # 186) on :
Gee, I must be the only one so far that the emblem didn't break. Posted by XBCHBUM (Member # 734) on :
Didn't Break da Emblem Club: Member number 2 here!!! hehe
Posted by XBCHBUM (Member # 734) on :
The emblem is on the grill and the Grill is on the car!!! I like it!!! Posted by NBM98SS (Member # 186) on :
quote:Originally posted by XBCHBUM: The emblem is on the grill and the Grill is on the car!!! I like it!!!
That sounds great XBCHBUM. You will have to post a pic of the grill.
Posted by HotWheelSS aka HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
Has anyone thought to compare the SS emblem from a Chevelle with the one from a Camaro to see if the angle is different? There might be a difference between years and brands, so don't just limit yourself to Camaro.
You will break them if you try to bend the tabs (too much of a angle). Like I said this is soft metal and it can't be bent to far. 
