Re: IML: '55 & '56 front & rear emblem

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

I think that the metal clips are still being made and are available, 
but they are overkill for the flimsy plastic tabs that they attach to. 
Even a similar clip made out of plastic might hold the medallion in 
place just as well, but be breakable itself when removed instead of 
damaging the emblem.

If the emblems are good, they still might need to be removed in order 
to replate the cast ornament. As it is, if they have to be removed, 
they are always destroyed in the process. Maybe the tabs could be 
slotted so that a tapered pin could be used to fasten the emblem. The 
pin might have to be designed to hold the medallion tightly, but 
something could be done that would be effective and also servicable.

What ever is done, it would be better to ruin a replaceable clip than 
an expensive medallion.

Paul W.

-----Original Message-----
From: georgelaurie@xxxxxxxxxxx
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sat, 13 Jan 2007 4:19 PM
Subject: Re: IML: '55 front emblem

It looks like I had better look into making a better clip idea than the 
original ( are those clips even available any more? )  so that if you 
need to remove my Reproductions it will not be a drama, regards George.
----- Original Message -----
From: Roger Casagrande
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 2:28 AM
Subject: Re: IML: '55 front emblem


My experience with the tab breaking off is that it takes some of the 
emblem surface with it. I tried using a dremel tool with cut off wheel 
to cut the clip off, but gave up. The spring is strong and stiff. It 
does not cut easily.
 
Does anyone have suggestions that Roger can use to get the spring clip 
off safely?
 
Roger 2382
55 Newport, Canyon Tan and Desert Sand
----- Original Message -----
From: mopar48291@xxxxxxx
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:42 PM
Subject: IML: '55 front emblem


I have a really nice front emblem that I'll entrust to George to work 
his magic.  I'm sure it will help remind him that I had sent him the 
"ruby" crown bits for the '53/'54s a while back........ :)
One of the "posts" has broken off the back of the emblem , so wish me 
luck in getting the other free from its little metal clip.  Otherwise, 
there's a whole new world of adhesives out there today.............
Cheers,
Roger


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