I've seen these at Les Cannaday's CDM shop, on Tom Phelan's silver car. Not
certain, but I think I also saw them on Herb Petty's car recently. Don't
know of any disadvantages.
They're very beautiful.
Fred - So.SF
BADROC
----- Original Message -----
From: <WBoyd1959@aol.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2002 9:48 PM
Subject: Chrome side emblems
> Hello all,
>
> Need some input. Talking chrome side emblems for my '67 1600 with vendor,
> after getting sticker shock pricing new ones. He suggested a laser cut
> chrome tape emblem made using the original emblem patterns. These are
> adhered to body after final color sanding of new paint job, before the
clear
> coats are applied. After clear coating, the emblems are sealed inside the
> clearcoat away from the elements.
>
> Advantages are: permanent; no deterioration to worry about. Should stay
> looking as good as day they were applied. No waxing of little ins and
outs.
>
> Disadvantages: Don't know; does anyone? These have been used on some race
> cars apparently. Has anyone done this or seen these type of emblems?
>
> I would like to go this route if the appearance is good, but looking for
> feedback. I can't visualize the final "look", and need to see examples, if
> they exist...
>
> Thanks......
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