Opinion on rear emblem - Page 2 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Bob Eyres · 10-02-2016

I'd go for the customs. But I wish the bowtie on the custom emblem was a twin to the one on the stock emblem. I think a classy custom emblem that can be mistaken for "stock" is very cool.
As a comparison, look at the emblems from the fifties, sixties and seventies. The "fuelie" emblems, the 427 "turbo jet" (1966), and the 454 hood emblems on the C3's. That's my benchmark. Classy, metal, almost like jewelry.
A major disappointment for me has always been the cheezy stock plastic emblems on our otherwise unique, legendary, iconic, car.
I'd like to see someone do replacement metal emblems for these, in either the original design, (without the sloppy rounded edges), or in a repro of the old "splash" design. Maybe just a hair larger than stock.
These emblems should have a much more "High End" character than the originals, but look like the Corvette designers should have done them in the first place.

JMHO.

We Gone · 10-02-2016

Custom, But with the ZR-1 done in black.

GOLDCYLON · 10-02-2016

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Originally Posted by We Gone

Custom, But with the ZR-1 done in black.

That's funny Steve my younger son said that or black anodized

Mystic ZR-1 · 10-02-2016

This is how Callaway did it on Big John's 96 Collector
Edition Aerobody
Perhaps the "Splash" in one
side and the bow tie on the other?

carter200 · 10-03-2016

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Originally Posted by Bob Eyres

I'd go for the customs. But I wish the bowtie on the custom emblem was a twin to the one on the stock emblem. I think a classy custom emblem that can be mistaken for "stock" is very cool.
As a comparison, look at the emblems from the fifties, sixties and seventies. The "fuelie" emblems, the 427 "turbo jet" (1966), and the 454 hood emblems on the C3's. That's my benchmark. Classy, metal, almost like jewelry.
A major disappointment for me has always been the cheezy stock plastic emblems on our otherwise unique, legendary, iconic, car.
I'd like to see someone do replacement metal emblems for these, in either the original design, (without the sloppy rounded edges), or in a repro of the old "splash" design. Maybe just a hair larger than stock.
These emblems should have a much more "High End" character than the originals, but look like the Corvette designers should have done them in the first place.

JMHO.

I have already done this on A1990's Atomic Z. Both front and rear emblems. I'm working on a few new items but if enough interest is raised I can make other front and rear custom emblems.

Mystic ZR-1 I hear ya and if no interest we can work together to make you a set. I'll try to remember but bug me later to see when I'm ready.

rush91 · 10-03-2016

Just replaced my front one this summer, I had no idea how heavy the original front emblem was....metal compared to the plastic used now. One question, where did you get that custom ZR-1 emblem??? I want, I need.......

GOLDCYLON · 10-03-2016

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Originally Posted by rush91

Just replaced my front one this summer, I had no idea how heavy the original front emblem was....metal compared to the plastic used now. One question, where did you get that custom ZR-1 emblem??? I want, I need.......

Ten years ago on Ebay. I planned on putting them on a Callaway aero body kit at the time. All I remember was at the time it was sold it was offered as a (1 of). You are correct you need the older 84-90 metal emblems to make this work correctly. The newer plastic repros are basically junk plastic IMHO.

I'm sure Carter could take this on but at what price point I don't know. This set was expensive but I thought it was pretty slick at the time and I had not seen it before.

GOLDCYLON · 10-03-2016

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Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

91-96 style, due to the newer body

There always one -=JEFF=- tell me your just being different

GOLDCYLON · 10-03-2016

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Originally Posted by carter200

I have already done this on A1990's Atomic Z. Both front and rear emblems. I'm working on a few new items but if enough interest is raised I can make other front and rear custom emblems.

Mystic ZR-1 I hear ya and if no interest we can work together to make you a set. I'll try to remember but bug me later to see when I'm ready.

My thoughts are Carter this is not just a ZR-1 Thing it could blow up for you as a C4 thing.

-=Jeff=- · 10-03-2016

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

There always one -=JEFF=- tell me your just being different

Personal preference I guess.. your emblem is cool, so it might 'fit' the car.. you know..

Kind of like the LT5 TB plate and LT5 CNC'ed coolant tubes, personal preference

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Bob Eyres Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jupiter, Fl. Posts: 815	Re: Opinion on rear emblem I'd go for the customs. But I wish the bowtie on the custom emblem was a twin to the one on the stock emblem. I think a classy custom emblem that can be mistaken for "stock" is very cool. As a comparison, look at the emblems from the fifties, sixties and seventies. The "fuelie" emblems, the 427 "turbo jet" (1966), and the 454 hood emblems on the C3's. That's my benchmark. Classy, metal, almost like jewelry. A major disappointment for me has always been the cheezy stock plastic emblems on our otherwise unique, legendary, iconic, car. I'd like to see someone do replacement metal emblems for these, in either the original design, (without the sloppy rounded edges), or in a repro of the old "splash" design. Maybe just a hair larger than stock. These emblems should have a much more "High End" character than the originals, but look like the Corvette designers should have done them in the first place. JMHO.

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We Gone Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: ATL. GA. Posts: 2,170	Re: Opinion on rear emblem Custom, But with the ZR-1 done in black. __________________ Steve 1990 Steel Blue/Black #2355 1990 Red/Red #1473 1991 Quasar /Black #118 Sold 1991 Turquoise/Black #766 Parted Out 1993 Yellow/White #179 Sold 1990 Black/Gray #1361 Headers/4:10s Sold

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rush91 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Carterville Illinois Posts: 852	Re: Opinion on rear emblem Just replaced my front one this summer, I had no idea how heavy the original front emblem was....metal compared to the plastic used now. One question, where did you get that custom ZR-1 emblem??? I want, I need.......