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PalmerGA · 12-17-2012, 08:41 AM

Supposed to get my Heritage Grille installed tomorrow. I ordered the retro SS badge from Emblempros and will be replacing the front bowtie with it. Can't wait!

My question is: Has anyone replaced the rear bowtie with the retro SS badge? If so, did you have to use the mounting plate or can the badge just he adhered to the trunk lid - and what did you use to stick it on there? I sent an email to Emblempros but thought I'd check with y'all for "real life" experiences with this.

Thanks in advance.

midnighter · 12-17-2012, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Supposed to get my Heritage Grille installed tomorrow. I ordered the retro SS badge from Emblempros and will be replacing the front bowtie with it. Can't wait!

My question is: Has anyone replaced the rear bowtie with the retro SS badge? If so, did you have to use the mounting plate or can the badge just he adhered to the trunk lid - and what did you use to stick it on there? I sent an email to Emblempros but thought I'd check with y'all for "real life" experiences with this.

Thanks in advance.

They should be providing you with whatever you need to achieve a successful install.

dragonZ28 · 12-17-2012, 08:56 AM

The differnce between the front and rear applications are:
1) You will not need the bolts.
2) The bend angle is not the same on the rear as on the front.

All I need to know is if it is for the rear or the front, so I can make it the way you need to to be.

Thanks, Roger

PalmerGA · 12-17-2012, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragonZ28

The differnce between the front and rear applications are:
1) You will not need the bolts.
2) The bend angle is not the same on the rear as on the front.

All I need to know is if it is for the rear or the front, so I can make it the way you need to to be.

Thanks, Roger

Thanks Roger! You're the best.

Sapper12b · 12-17-2012, 09:13 AM

As newbie I had similar questions and thanks to this thread, those questions have been answered.

VR Baron · 12-18-2012, 10:09 PM

You can get metal/painted ones from a 68/69 as I did from Classic ind.I added double sided tape to mount the rear one and the front has a bracket with a little modding. Four of us in our group have done this.They are $25-27 each

olblue75 · 12-19-2012, 10:04 AM

@ VR i did the same with emblems from Ricks and just cut off the studs and used 2 sided tape on the back then same on front with a new mount looks alot better than the bubble sticker ones from SLP gives it depth

midnighter · 12-19-2012, 10:15 AM

I had the Heritage grill for a while with a 1969 Camaro emblem...

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PalmerGA · 12-19-2012, 06:04 PM

Got my front grille retro "SS" badge today from Roger @ Emblempros. Followed his simple install directions we discussed on the phone and it was a piece of cake - 15 minutes. I like it!

Just ordered another to replace the trunk bowtie. Thanks Roger... your the best!

Sickness91Z28 · 12-19-2012, 06:13 PM

Ordered an SS emblem from emblempro's as well. Going to see what it looks like on the back, sounds like I'll have to bend it a little which is no big deal

PalmerGA · 12-19-2012, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sickness91Z28

Ordered an SS emblem from emblempro's as well. Going to see what it looks like on the back, sounds like I'll have to bend it a little which is no big deal

If you tell Roger it is for the trunk, he will bend it correctly for you. I just ordered the individual letters - didn't want the black back plate on the trunk.

Sickness91Z28 · 12-19-2012, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

If you tell Roger it is for the trunk, he will bend it correctly for you. I just ordered the individual letters - didn't want the black back plate on the trunk.

cool deal, I'll send him an email to see if he can do that for me. My car being black, I'm not to concerned with the black on the outsides of the "SS". Will the individual letters cover your holes in the trunk lid?

PalmerGA · 12-19-2012, 06:37 PM

Well, I haven't removed the rear bowtie yet (tomorrow's project) but, as I understand it, there are no holes on the 2013. If there are... I'll adapt and modify.

VR Baron · 12-19-2012, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Well, I haven't removed the rear bowtie yet (tomorrow's project) but, as I understand it, there are no holes on the 2013. If there are... I'll adapt and modify.

No holes.

12-17-2012, 08:41 AM	#1
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Retro SS badge install Supposed to get my Heritage Grille installed tomorrow. I ordered the retro SS badge from Emblempros and will be replacing the front bowtie with it. Can't wait! My question is: Has anyone replaced the rear bowtie with the retro SS badge? If so, did you have to use the mounting plate or can the badge just he adhered to the trunk lid - and what did you use to stick it on there? I sent an email to Emblempros but thought I'd check with y'all for "real life" experiences with this. Thanks in advance. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

12-19-2012, 06:04 PM	#9
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Got my front grille retro "SS" badge today from Roger @ Emblempros. Followed his simple install directions we discussed on the phone and it was a piece of cake - 15 minutes. I like it! Just ordered another to replace the trunk bowtie. Thanks Roger... your the best! Attached Images __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

12-19-2012, 06:13 PM	#10
Sickness91Z28 Reaper Crew Drives: Blown 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 985	Ordered an SS emblem from emblempro's as well. Going to see what it looks like on the back, sounds like I'll have to bend it a little which is no big deal __________________ 2010 Camaro SS SLP TVS2300 Blower, Blower Cam, Lingenfelter Heads, Meth Injected, 5lbs of Boost@700 BHP Pedders XA Coilovers

12-19-2012, 06:37 PM	#13
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Well, I haven't removed the rear bowtie yet (tomorrow's project) but, as I understand it, there are no holes on the 2013. If there are... I'll adapt and modify. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

12-17-2012, 08:56 AM	#3
dragonZ28 Drives: 2001 T/A, 2010 2SS/RS, 2006 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 2,428	The differnce between the front and rear applications are: 1) You will not need the bolts. 2) The bend angle is not the same on the rear as on the front. All I need to know is if it is for the rear or the front, so I can make it the way you need to to be. Thanks, Roger

12-17-2012, 09:13 AM	#5
Sapper12b HTCC Member Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,868 View My Garage	As newbie I had similar questions and thanks to this thread, those questions have been answered.

12-18-2012, 10:09 PM	#6
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	You can get metal/painted ones from a 68/69 as I did from Classic ind.I added double sided tape to mount the rear one and the front has a bracket with a little modding. Four of us in our group have done this.They are $25-27 each

12-19-2012, 10:04 AM	#7
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,062	@ VR i did the same with emblems from Ricks and just cut off the studs and used 2 sided tape on the back then same on front with a new mount looks alot better than the bubble sticker ones from SLP gives it depth

12-19-2012, 10:15 AM	#8
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	I had the Heritage grill for a while with a 1969 Camaro emblem...