If they haven't been smashed down too far, I've been able to get them off using
a pair of needle-nose pliers. Grab at the ends and squeeze inward.
Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
> CalSpeed@aol.com
> Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 2:44 PM
> To: orangedawg@hotmail.com; datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Removal of trim pieces
>
>
> In a message dated 3/26/02 9:58:56 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> orangedawg@hotmail.com writes:
>
>
> > How do you remove the emblems?
> > Do you just pop them off those little "backing plates" or whatever those
> > are? I'm afraid of doing it wrong and breaking my emblems?
> >
> >
>
> Yes, you need to remove the little metal plates that hold the emblem tight to
> the sheetmetal. It is easier to use an awl to open up the "barbed" ends that
> dig into the emblem posts. Once they are out you can always push them back
> in place so that they grip well again. If they are in bad shape replace
> them.
>
> Calspeed
>
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