1957 Buick Century Trunk Emblem

[Yohdda]

Hello, I am new to this forum. I have just acquired a 1957 Buick Century 4dr hardtop, and it is an amazing car. It was restored in 1990, and is in excellent shape. I have had to do only minor work on it (water pump "thanks Russ!!", torque ball leak, brakes, speedo, belts, etc.) What I am having issues with is the trunk emblem. The four knobs on the back of the emblem that hold it onto the trunk lid are broken off. I have contacted a couple of local body shops, and they say that they cannot weld those "knobs" back on.

So I am either looking to buy a "new/used" one or ideas on how to attach it to the trunk lid.

I have attached a photo of the emblem in question.

Thanks!

Jason

[Bhigdog]

Drill and tap where the "knobs" were and thread studs into those holes. Insert into car's body and use nuts to hold it in place. I've done it a number of times. It's a good idea to use a bit of epoxy on the studs since there are usually only a couple of threads able to be tapped into the emblem....................Bob

[Yohdda]

Never thought of that! I am going to give that a try. And maybe even use a little two way automotive tape to eliminate any potential rattling.

Thanks!