looking for repop LT5 bumper emblem.

[1989ZR1#74]

They made them years ago, but have long since gone away. I need one for #004 in any condition/color. I know #004 had a ZR-1 emblem on it last, but it would have left BG with the LT-5. Any leads would be appreciated. Eric

[vettebrett]

I have tried to search for one before and just did about a 30 min search on Corvette Forum, Digital Corvette and CAC. Ran a search thru Ebay and national search thru craigslist and nothing came up. Hope you find one.

[1989ZR1#74]

Yeah I did the same thing so I thought I would put it out to the brethren.

[1989ZR1#74]

Looks like Past & Present Automotive was aquired by Ecklers in 2002. Ecklers no longer sells the LT5 emblem.

[GOLDCYLON]

Almost unobtainium


http://members.cox.net/goldcylon/LT5.jpg

[vettebrett]

Can you make a fiberglass mold of it and do it that way?? Talk to Blue Flame, bet he could help out maybe if someone would let the emblem be used to make copies of it.

[RICKYRJ1]

Talk to Dave J. ZZZZR1 he might be able to help with the mold option.

[limey]

Getting them made is simple, it's the Trade Mark Logo that's the problem. That's probably why no-one else has made them, or why they stoppe din the 1st place.

[vettebrett]

Small private run and everything under the table and everyone is happy:-D

[1989ZR1#74]

Or someone could just sell me their white or blue one that the are storing under the pillow they sleep on! :wave:

[ZZZZZR1]

Small private run and everything under the table and everyone is happy:-D


Could this be done cheap? If not, I can get Eric one....

:cheers:


David

[bdw18_123]

Almost unobtainium


http://members.cox.net/goldcylon/LT5.jpg

Hey Goldcylon, wanna trade? You got the white one I need! :mrgreen: I have one of those in aqua blue, it was the very last one from ZR-1NetRegistry store.

I did open mine, but its still new condition. Otherwise, I'll have to repaint mine (it's opened in this pic, but I did it carefully without ruining the packaging, I just slit the top part & sides with a razor):

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/bdw18_123/IMG_0638.jpg

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Yeah, about 6 years ago when I contacted the folks that had them made and she had a few left, I wish I bought them all. I only bought two and they are on my hood so I guess I better enjoy them until they get stolen or deteriorated.

[1989ZR1#74]

Could this be done cheap? If not, I can get Eric one....

:cheers:


David

Well I wonder if it could be CnC'd out of aluminium. I have tried to mold parts in the past and they are hard to get the look right.

[vettebrett]

Let me talk to a friend that owns a machine shop, if it could be done, I would need very specific measurements to get it right without have it in our possession..

I will get with him this weekend and see what he says about the possibilities.

[Z51JEFF]

These could be re popped pretty easy and I dont see what G.M. would make a fuse about somebody making a few of these.Urethane could be used to make the part.I bet Brett could make these,all he needs is one.Would somebody loan one out providing they got it back in the shape it was received?Ive molded parts in the past and could make these but dont have enough experience with this using somebodys part that couldnt be replaced.I can see these showing up down the road.I made my own molds for redesigned mirror fairings and made my own part.Just need the weather to warm up so I can finish these.http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a136/FLYTYM/DSC00640.jpghttp://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a136/FLYTYM/DSC00645.jpg

[1990 415]

These could be re popped pretty easy and I dont see what G.M. would make a fuse about somebody making a few of these.Urethane could be used to make the part.I bet Brett could make these,all he needs is one.Would somebody loan one out providing they got it back in the shape it was received?Ive molded parts in the past and could make these but dont have enough experience with this using somebodys part that couldnt be replaced.I can see these showing up down the road.I made my own molds for redesigned mirror fairings and made my own part.Just need the weather to warm up so I can finish these.http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a136/FLYTYM/DSC00640.jpghttp://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a136/FLYTYM/DSC00645.jpg
If the repop includes the Chevy bowtie then GM will have a huge problem with them. They are very protective of their trademark emblems.

[1989ZR1#74]

These could be re popped pretty easy and I dont see what G.M. would make a fuse about somebody making a few of these.Urethane could be used to make the part.I bet Brett could make these,all he needs is one.Would somebody loan one out providing they got it back in the shape it was received?Ive molded parts in the past and could make these but dont have enough experience with this using somebodys part that couldnt be replaced.I can see these showing up down the road.I made my own molds for redesigned mirror fairings and made my own part.Just need the weather to warm up so I can finish these.


I know nothing about these, but they are up on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/C4-CORVETTE-SIDE-MIRROR-WIND-DEFLECTORS-AERODYNAMIC_W0QQitemZ130324411189QQcmdZViewItemQQp tZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item1e57 f0b335

Item number:130324411189

[1989ZR1#74]

Let me talk to a friend that owns a machine shop, if it could be done, I would need very specific measurements to get it right without have it in our possession..

I will get with him this weekend and see what he says about the possibilities.


Could probably also do it with a water jet or laser cut. It would be done in 5 sections. Base, bowtie, L, T, 5. then epoxied together.

[Z51JEFF]

I know nothing about these, but they are up on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/C4-CORVETTE-SIDE-MIRROR-WIND-DEFLECTORS-AERODYNAMIC_W0QQitemZ130324411189QQcmdZViewItemQQp tZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item1e57 f0b335

Item number:130324411189

Thats what I started with.The original deflectors fit poorly and and have an odd shape.

[GOLDCYLON]

Well I wonder if it could be CnC'd out of aluminium. I have tried to mold parts in the past and they are hard to get the look right.

Ask carter200 if anyone can do it out of CNC Aluminum Carter is the man

[1989ZR1#74]

Thats what I started with.The original deflectors fit poorly and and have an odd shape.

So these reproductions are not exact OEM fit/quality?

[1989ZR1#74]

Ask carter200 if anyone can do it out of CNC Aluminum Carter is the man


David J and I have been talking options off the board. I will update the board if we can "find" some..

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Why not just make a urethane mold and cast them with 2 part plastic. They would then need painted, is all. You could have paint "masks" made on the CNC for painting the different colors.

Is this one of the options?

[1989ZR1#74]

Why not just make a urethane mold and cast them with 2 part plastic. They would then need painted, is all. You could have paint "masks" made on the CNC for painting the different colors.

Is this one of the options?

Good ideas. I like the paint mask CNC idea. Thats new.

[A1990]

I would be willing to let mine be used as a template if needed.

[billybaloneey]

I will be a customer for the bumper emblem if the price is right....would be interested in black back ground with sliver lettering.

[1989ZR1#74]

The reproductions on Fleabay might be an exact copy of the OEM part but the OEM part was crap to begin with,at least in fit and the shape.If you havent seen what these look like on a car check it out next time you see a convertible parked somewhere.This is the reason I made my own set.

I have a 95 Pace Car with them, I have never looked that close at them. Now I am curious..

[Z51JEFF]

So these reproductions are not exact OEM fit/quality?

I dont know if you mean mine or the aftermarket fairings.The OEM fairings fit like crap,and look crappy as well,thats why I made my own.Mine fit better and are longer and close the gap between the fairing and windshield.Initially I was going to make these and sell them but then I found the mirror placement on each car isnt the same.I made these off the placement of the mirrors on my car,tried them on another car and they hit the WS trim.The stock fairings have a flip on the outside edge,mine flatten out as they meet the edge.

[carter200]

Ask carter200 if anyone can do it out of CNC Aluminum Carter is the man

I could do it but am swamped for another 45 days on a big project with a few small ones thrown inbetween :eusa_shhh Remind me later and we can address this again :mrgreen:

[Blue Flame Restorations]

I would be willing to take the emblem project on.

I just purchased an NOS emblem on ebay and will have a mold made for a rigid plastic cast part. It will probably take about a month or so to get a urethane mold made for casting parts.

I'll also get a mask made for painting the different colors offered. Once I get the mask made, I'll be able to reproduce any color needed.

Brett

[limey]

Hi Brett,

How about making the ZR-1 plate too? Much bigger need for these, esp the NLA colours, Red - Black - Blues etc. I have originals i can send if that helps.?

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Hi Brett,

How about making the ZR-1 plate too? Much bigger need for these, esp the NLA colours, Red - Black - Blues etc. I have originals i can send if that helps.?

Are you talking about the ZR1 front license plate cover? I like that too. I was asking someone about those last week. I think it could be done easily enough. I would need to have one for a pattern that I could return afterwards.

[A1990]

I would be willing to take the emblem project on.

I just purchased an NOS emblem on ebay and will have a mold made for a rigid plastic cast part. It will probably take about a month or so to get a urethane mold made for casting parts.

I'll also get a mask made for painting the different colors offered. Once I get the mask made, I'll be able to reproduce any color needed.

Brett

Brett are you talking about the ZR-1 emblem that Limey is referring to or the LT-5 emblem?

[Blue Flame Restorations]

I messed up. I wasn't thinking about the LT5 emblem. I was thinking ZR1 emblem. Sorry.

Well, at least I have an NOS red ZR1 emblem now.:redface: Anybody want o buy it for $35 plus a couple bucks shipping?

You can tell I'm new to the ZR1 group, huh?:rolleyes: I "would" like to make the front ZR1 license covers though.

[ScottZ95ZR1]

Anybody want o buy it for $35 plus a couple bucks shipping?

Brett - I'll take the emblem and you won't have to worry about shipping it! :handshak:

[limey]

This thread got wayyyyyy too confusing.

Can we start from scratch?

[vettebrett]

Brett - I'll take the emblem and you won't have to worry about shipping it! :handshak:

Gee, That was easy for you, bet you wish all your sales were that easy.:-D

[A1990]

This thread got wayyyyyy too confusing.

Can we start from scratch?
Went from LT-5 emblems to mirror moldings to ZR-1 emblems to front license plate fillers.

Cliff notes: Brett can make a mold of the ZR-1 emblem and mask for painting. Limey has a need for these. Sounds like a deal should be made.

I have LT-5 emblem, Brett should be able to make these too, if he can make the ZR-1 emblems. Eric has a need and others will want one too.

I believe member Bans25, who no longer owns a ZR-1, has the mold for the front license filler with ZR-1 logo. Brett could contact him to see if he will make more or if Brett can buy the mold? Sounds like another potential deal.

I have no idea about the mirror moldings.

[aafc]

Hi

first time posting. If you need an lt5 emblem right now you could make one from an LT1 by cutting the 1 off and adding a 5 . I'v done this before
they made an lt5 emblem.
In BG in 2000 i had one on the rear of my Z and a plant engineer
asked were did i get that emblem as they wer not released to any one.
I told him that i made from a LT1 and added a 5 after the LT,he looked a little closer then said yes i can see just the cut line.

John Becker
1990 #2546 white/black 4-speed eq auto trans since Aug. 2004
zr-1 registry #0115

[vettebrett]

Hi

first time posting. If you need an lt5 emblem right now you could make one from an LT1 by cutting the 1 off and adding a 5 . I'v done this before
they made an lt5 emblem.
In BG in 2000 i had one on the rear of my Z and a plant engineer
asked were did i get that emblem as they wer not released to any one.
I told him that i made from a LT1 and added a 5 after the LT,he looked a little closer then said yes i can see just the cut line.

John Becker
1990 #2546 white/black 4-speed eq auto trans since Aug. 2004
zr-1 registry #0115

Please post some pics of your emblem.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Went from LT-5 emblems to mirror moldings to ZR-1 emblems to front license plate fillers.

Cliff notes: Brett can make a mold of the ZR-1 emblem and mask for painting. Limey has a need for these. Sounds like a deal should be made.

I have LT-5 emblem, Brett should be able to make these too, if he can make the ZR-1 emblems. Eric has a need and others will want one too.

I believe member Bans25, who no longer owns a ZR-1, has the mold for the front license filler with ZR-1 logo. Brett could contact him to see if he will make more or if Brett can buy the mold? Sounds like another potential deal.

I have no idea about the mirror moldings.

I'm game to make just about anything, as long as there is a demand.
I have the resources and contacts to manufacture a wide aray of things.

[RICKYRJ1]

I'm game to make just about anything, as long as there is a demand.
I have the resources and contacts to manufacture a wide aray of things.


Great! I want a blonde(female) 5'6" tall 36-24-36 (top 36 doesn't have to be real)
If it will save me money She doen't need vocal cords :pray
Thanks for doing this :cheers:
PS. How much for shipping to NJ?

[bdw18_123]

Great! I want a blonde(female) 5'6" tall 36-24-36 (top 36 doesn't have to be real)
If it will save me money She doen't need vocal cords :pray
Thanks for doing this :cheers:
PS. How much for shipping to NJ?

:sign10: :mrgreen:

Actually, the funny thing is you can order one of those. I saw a program on tv once about something called "Real Doll" or some similar name. Costs around $6,000 though! :jawdrop:

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Great! I want a blonde(female) 5'6" tall 36-24-36 (top 36 doesn't have to be real)
If it will save me money She doen't need vocal cords :pray
Thanks for doing this :cheers:
PS. How much for shipping to NJ?

Shipping is dependent on "IF" she has a flat head or not. UPS charges by the inch.

[DaveK]

I'd take a couple of the LT5 badges if they become available.

[aafc]

Hi,
I do not have any photos of the zr-1 emblem i made back in 1995. But
if you have access to old copy of THE LEGEND dated march/april 1995.
Go to page 38 to see the emblem and european tails installed. also on
page 47 is a short article i wrote about installing the european lites.

John Becker
1990 #2546 white/black
4-speed auto eq.
zr-1 registry #0115

[Ccmano]

Where did you get the "5" from?
H
:cheers:

[aafc]

I got the #5 from a performance emblem L98 (bow tie)5.7. They are still avaible from ECKLERS (2009) catolog pg 46 part #49352 l98(bow tie)5.7 and LT1 part #26611.
these are unpainted per the catolog. 1-800-327-4868
hope this helps.
John Becker
1990 white/black #2546
4-speed auto eq.
zr-1 registry #0115

[1989ZR1#74]

David and I may have unearthed some NOS "Past Present" LT5 emblems. We will know more in the next few days if our source really has them or whether it just a dusty old box of L83 emblems...:dancing More soon.