'64 65 inner door panel emblem repair

[Deanoko]

I will admit that I can dive into some pretty deep minutae with this car, so one of the things that was bugging me was looking over at the passenger door panel and seeing the 9 o'clock "spear" broken off the R emblem of the wood grain panel.   

I have checked around and these emblems are pretty much unobtanium. 

A couple days ago a fix occurred to me, so I will impart my solution here.

I found a common nail of the same diameter, then ground off about ¼, creating a flat back.  Trimmed it to a matching length and painted it with some terrific chrome paint pens I bought on line.

On a flat surface I glued it to the hoop circle (the emblem had been removed) and let it set up, carefully lifting it off intact.

I then used 3M trim adhesive glue and placed it back onto the wood panel, later  cleaning up the excess with a dental tool. 

I think you would have to look close to see the repair.

Edited April 3, 2023 by Deanoko
Added 65 application (see edit history)

[crowvet]

Nice job, Mine are glued on as well. Nobody will notice it.

[Riv Eng]

I have a parts car with these intact. I would have to make sure the ones going back in my restoration are in good condition, but otherwise willing to part out. Let me know.

[Deanoko]

Possibly interested.  They were originally held in with swedged posts so be careful removing them.  PM with terms please.

I only need the one and the one I repaired looks pretty good. Thanks. 

[lrlforfun]

I've done a 64 custom and 65 Standard. I did NOT choose to put the emblems back as my elbow was getting scraped from the contact.  The tape on a 65 Custom is a challenge.  Mitch

[Turbinator]

On 4/3/2023 at 9:00 PM, lrlforfun said:

The tape on a 65 Custom is a challenge.  Mitch

Mitch, you can make the emblems from epoxy. Of course you’ve got to be able and willing to make silicone molds.

Turbinator