petelempert Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Noticed in the recent Review that CARS now has the 63 only flat dime sized tri-shield hood ornament. This has been unavailable for a long time. Just ordered one today. Not cheap, but where else you going to get one? I have high hopes. Figured some of you guys like me had almost given up hope and would want to know. PRL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrP Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 (edited) PO did a cutout on the hood spear and attempted to put on a Lincoln Continental hood emblem - now go figure!!! Now the original spear is useless but the dime sized tri-shield hood ornament is still good. Found a 1963 hood spear replacement but someone has removed the tri-shield emblem.My dilemma is; 1) how do I remove the original tri-shield emblem without damaging it? and 2) what is best way to attach it to the replacement hood spear ....i.e. adhesive- what kind..glue, double back tape, etc? Thanks for any ideas/help. Anyone need a Continental hood emblem??? Edited November 12, 2015 by DrP (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petelempert Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 Sounds like you created a Rivicoln or a Contiriv. The lengths we go to fill the void at the front of the hood are crazy. In my case, I took a tri-shield graphic off the web, printed it on heavy stock, trimmed it to size, laminated it and glued it into the spear. It looks damn good and better than an empty hole but rather flat. I'm hoping the CARS version is brighter and has some dimension to it. As far as getting the old one out, no idea how to do it without wrecking it. I plan on using 3M trim adhesive to put the new one in. 3M also makes a double sided outdoor tape that might work too. PRL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LostBoy Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I would love to have one. Is this a cars exclusive they had made up or does anybody know of anyone else selling it. I have looked around but haven't seen it anywhere else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kaber Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I thought i saw one in the OPGI catalog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Probably both CARS and OPGI are sourcing them from the same place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petelempert Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 It came in over the weekend. It's a nice piece. PRL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanZverina Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Hi Pete,What kind of adhesive did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petelempert Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 3M Super weatherstrip and gasket adhesive #08001 black. Careful, it's some really gooey monkey snot. Have a rag with some 3M adhesive remover in hand when you apply and watch out for the stringy whiskers that come off the tip of the tube. Otherwise, it can wreak havoc on your paint. That said, this stuff holds forever. PRL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanZverina Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Thanks, Pete, I'm familiar with that brand of monkey snot, as you say. I had heard that some adhesives may discolor the emblem from the back, so that's why I asked. -Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petelempert Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 J-I was worried about the same thing. I expected the emblem to be clear plastic on the back side, but when it arrived I noticed it has a moulded black plastic back, almost like a cup. I figured the black adhesive wouldn't hurt the black back piece. So far, no discoloration or bleed thru. PRL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanZverina Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 I received mine this week from CARS Inc. and installed it with no problem, but I have a question for owners out there with original '63s when it comes to this: The repro emblem is nice. It has a flat face but my question is, was the original emblem flat or was it slightly domed? I'm just curious as to what came from the factory way back in '63.Kind regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafoam65 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 I'm glad Pete's project turned out great.......Generally speaking when attaching this type of part the recommendedadhesive would be clear silicone. It bonds like crazy when it dries and you don't have to worry about it attacking the back of the emblem and bleeding through to the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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