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Macfolk · 04-09-2012, 07:48 PM

Hey all,

I have been making my '11 SS/RS "mine" and removed the gold bowties, but I feel like it needs some Chevy love.

I am thinking of putting these '67 flag emblems under the CAMARO lettering on each side.

http://www.camarocentral.com/1967_VE...r_p/emb-41.htm

I never was fortunate enough to own an old school musclecar. Is this a correct emblem to put on an SS of the period? I think it would look sharp on the fifth gen lines and the IBM color of my ride.

Haters, if you're going to hate, please just go to another thread. Everyone's ride is their own.

Thanks,

Jason

iHasCamaro · 04-09-2012, 07:52 PM

Half the point of the C5 is styling. If you find unique ways to set it off and make it yours, go for it!

suplex · 04-09-2012, 07:53 PM

Just clarify whether or not those emblems are for Corvettes or not, they look like Vette emblems. Other than that, they do look great!

SSBlack · 04-09-2012, 07:56 PM

I like 'em. No idea about their relevance. Before my time.

axis · 04-09-2012, 07:59 PM

Shouldn't be too hard to google for pics of period correct camaro's. Ebay is also a good place to look for period correct emblems. Not saying you should by originals but you can at least see what they look like.

ss409cid · 04-09-2012, 08:06 PM

I think Chevrolet missed the boat by not putting SS emblems on the side. Its an easy fix and looks like it belongs there. I used the slightly larger Trailblazer emblems, and I think it gives the SS a finished touch...

kjkjr27 · 04-09-2012, 08:10 PM

No those are the flags they put on the older camaros only for a couple of years. Some members have added them to their cars in the same spot you are looking to and they look really good. I am too in the process of doing that. If i believe correctly they have pins attached on the opposite side that just need to be cut off.

Macfolk · 04-09-2012, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ss409cid

I think Chevrolet missed the boat by not putting SS emblems on the side. Its an easy fix and looks like it belongs there. I used the slightly larger Trailblazer emblems, and I think it gives the SS a finished touch...

I kept the red SS front and rear and added a red, silver, and black "6.2L L99" badge on the left trunklid, so I wanted to focus more on brand at that point, but I do think a little more on the side works.

Thanks!

Jason

Macfolk · 04-09-2012, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjkjr27

No those are the flags they put on the older camaros only for a couple of years. Some members have added them to their cars in the same spot you are looking to and they look really good. I am too in the process of doing that. If i believe correctly they have pins attached on the opposite side that just need to be cut off.

Thanks. Any idea on whose thread? The search ends up being very wide for this.

Jason

M Miller69 · 04-09-2012, 08:13 PM

Yep those are 67-68 Camaro fenders flags. They look nice on the 5 gen because they are not real big and overpowering. Go for it, will be a nice touch.

Macfolk · 04-09-2012, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axis

Shouldn't be too hard to google for pics of period correct camaro's. Ebay is also a good place to look for period correct emblems. Not saying you should by originals but you can at least see what they look like.

Thanks. I tried that but couldn't tell enough from the pics. I was hoping some old school die hards could share their Yoda wisdom.

Jason

ss409cid · 04-09-2012, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ss409cid

I think Chevrolet missed the boat by not putting SS emblems on the side. Its an easy fix and looks like it belongs there. I used the slightly larger Trailblazer emblems, and I think it gives the SS a finished touch...

Better shot of side...

Macfolk · 04-09-2012, 08:17 PM

Looks good. Thanks.

If I can ever figure out how to post a pic from Tapatalk on my iPad, I'll post how they come out. Appreciate all ths kind words, folks.

Jason

VR Baron · 04-09-2012, 09:59 PM

I kept mine to 69 , the year the 5 th gen was modeled after.I just added the stock SS emblems below the fendor name to tie it back to then.But the flags look good also.

dianeokie · 04-09-2012, 10:13 PM

I'm doing some old school stuff to my car too. Got the Hurst shifter with the white "pool ball" shifter knob. Exploring options for houndstooth interior. It's red with white rally stripes..........fun to do this for sure!

StentS · 04-09-2012, 10:24 PM

here are a couple of pics of how they looked in 1967

Vince (lol I was there for the "new" Camaro)....

Witchdoctor92 · 04-09-2012, 11:53 PM

Heres mine. I love the look.

Camarodriver · 04-10-2012, 12:06 AM

I was thinking of doing the same but the old school GM period cars had the v-flag emblem and the cubic displacement right above as shown in an earlier post. Like 283, 327, 350, 396 BUT not 376 as our 6.2's are currently cubed.

So I found these and was thinking of going that route:

http://www.thirdshiftstudios.com/heritage-flags.html

I really like the modern take on the v-flag and the actual displacement. I like the red, white and blue filler as well. Has anyone done this one yet? Any pictures?

eB

5cents · 04-10-2012, 12:20 AM

Yes, those are the correct emblems. As shown in the pictures below. If you really want to go nostalgic, put a SS emblem in the middle of a Heritage grille.

hotrodsally · 04-10-2012, 01:48 AM

Macfolk, go for it. 67 V badges are a nice, affordable addition that add just right touch. I don't have any closeups of mine (got 'em from Ricks Camaro) but they sure add to the over-all look.

Good luck!

mdrobtx · 04-10-2012, 03:21 AM

Neither my 67 vert or 68 coupe had the emblems. But neither were an SS model.

pincoin · 04-10-2012, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M Miller69

Yep those are 67-68 Camaro fenders flags. They look nice on the 5 gen because they are not real big and overpowering. Go for it, will be a nice touch.

Those emblems were only on 1967 V8 Camaros with small blocks. 396 engine cars had different ones.

Stealth6 · 04-10-2012, 05:45 AM

The link that "Camarodriver" has provided is a really good choice. The cross-flags with "376" coincides with 6.2L engine displacement. Old school meets new school. These are not cheap, however, they do look sharp.

SSBlack · 04-10-2012, 05:49 AM

Because the 376 flags aren't cheap, I doubt a lot of people will buy them. And that is a good thing.

Macfolk · 04-10-2012, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camarodriver

I was thinking of doing the same but the old school GM period cars had the v-flag emblem and the cubic displacement right above as shown in an earlier post. Like 283, 327, 350, 396 BUT not 376 as our 6.2's are currently cubed.

So I found these and was thinking of going that route:

http://www.thirdshiftstudios.com/heritage-flags.html

I really like the modern take on the v-flag and the actual displacement. I like the red, white and blue filler as well. Has anyone done this one yet? Any pictures?

eB

Those look perfect, but I can't go $150 when I could just go $30. Too bad.

Thanks to everyone for all the suggestions, pics, and kind comments. I will order the '67 ones today.

Jason

04-09-2012, 07:48 PM	#1
Macfolk J.T. Drives: Camaro 2SS w/RS package, Imp. Blue Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 278 View My Garage	Old school help requested Hey all, I have been making my '11 SS/RS "mine" and removed the gold bowties, but I feel like it needs some Chevy love. I am thinking of putting these '67 flag emblems under the CAMARO lettering on each side. http://www.camarocentral.com/1967_VE...r_p/emb-41.htm I never was fortunate enough to own an old school musclecar. Is this a correct emblem to put on an SS of the period? I think it would look sharp on the fifth gen lines and the IBM color of my ride. Haters, if you're going to hate, please just go to another thread. Everyone's ride is their own. Thanks, Jason __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Mods done: black tail light bezels, LED driving lights (spliced to running lights), VMax CNC ported TB, No tune Vararam, and Rx catch can Mods planned: wheels, tune, and possibly LT Headers Love this car!

04-09-2012, 07:53 PM	#3
suplex Drives: 2011 Coupe, 1LT, A6, No RS Package. Join Date: May 2011 Location: Freehold, NJ. 07728 Posts: 905	Just clarify whether or not those emblems are for Corvettes or not, they look like Vette emblems. Other than that, they do look great! __________________ Never Underestimate The Power of Forums

04-09-2012, 07:59 PM	#5
axis Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 4,514	Shouldn't be too hard to google for pics of period correct camaro's. Ebay is also a good place to look for period correct emblems. Not saying you should by originals but you can at least see what they look like. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech Yellowjacket fed Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) JRE tuned Aint nobody got time for that

04-09-2012, 08:06 PM	#6
ss409cid Drives: 2011 SS RS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SE NC Posts: 1,065 View My Garage	I think Chevrolet missed the boat by not putting SS emblems on the side. Its an easy fix and looks like it belongs there. I used the slightly larger Trailblazer emblems, and I think it gives the SS a finished touch... __________________

04-09-2012, 08:10 PM	#7
kjkjr27 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro IOM Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Syracuse Posts: 2,953	No those are the flags they put on the older camaros only for a couple of years. Some members have added them to their cars in the same spot you are looking to and they look really good. I am too in the process of doing that. If i believe correctly they have pins attached on the opposite side that just need to be cut off. __________________ Roto-fab CAI \| Apex Scoop & Washer Relocator\| Vmax Ported Throttle Body\|Rx Black Ice-olator \|Trifecta Tuned \| MRT V2 with LS3 mid-pipe \| Rx Catch can and Breather \| Mace Stage 3 Ported IM \| Plenum Spacer\|TSW Nurburgring 20x10\|Matte Black NS-1\|R1 Concept Slotted/Drilled Rotors\| My Build Thread:

04-09-2012, 07:52 PM	#2
iHasCamaro Drives: Silver 2012 1SS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 366	Half the point of the C5 is styling. If you find unique ways to set it off and make it yours, go for it!

04-09-2012, 07:56 PM	#4
SSBlack Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS JFB Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 807	I like 'em. No idea about their relevance. Before my time.

04-09-2012, 08:13 PM	#10
M Miller69 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Iola,Wisconsin Posts: 424 View My Garage	Yep those are 67-68 Camaro fenders flags. They look nice on the 5 gen because they are not real big and overpowering. Go for it, will be a nice touch.

04-09-2012, 08:17 PM	#13
Macfolk J.T. Drives: Camaro 2SS w/RS package, Imp. Blue Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 278 View My Garage	Looks good. Thanks. If I can ever figure out how to post a pic from Tapatalk on my iPad, I'll post how they come out. Appreciate all ths kind words, folks. Jason __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Mods done: black tail light bezels, LED driving lights (spliced to running lights), VMax CNC ported TB, No tune Vararam, and Rx catch can Mods planned: wheels, tune, and possibly LT Headers Love this car!

04-09-2012, 09:59 PM	#14
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2012 VR 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 9,744	I kept mine to 69 , the year the 5 th gen was modeled after.I just added the stock SS emblems below the fendor name to tie it back to then.But the flags look good also. __________________ #1 car 2010 Black 2LTRS 1/28/10-10/15/11, 17900 miles #2 car 2012 Red 2SSRS 10/15/11- way in the future Mods: Outlaw Axelback & J Pipes/Heritage&Stillen Grill/SLP Fade Gills/Rear Blackout Panel/Halltech CAI/Apex Scoop,Washer Bottle/OEM Strut Tower Brace/VMax T/B/ G.M. Blade Spoiler/Retro 69 SS emblems/Pfadt ZL1 Sways & End links/Hotchkis springs/SLP Splitter/TSW Nurburgring wheels

04-09-2012, 10:13 PM	#15
dianeokie Going places Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Victory Red Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 3,883 View My Garage	I'm doing some old school stuff to my car too. Got the Hurst shifter with the white "pool ball" shifter knob. Exploring options for houndstooth interior. It's red with white rally stripes..........fun to do this for sure! __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=240 "just stay with traffic, you'll be fine". = famous last words

04-09-2012, 10:24 PM	#16
StentS Drives: 2012 2SS 45th Anniversary LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dayton Nevada Posts: 661 View My Garage	here are a couple of pics of how they looked in 1967 Vince (lol I was there for the "new" Camaro).... Attached Images __________________

04-09-2012, 11:53 PM	#17
Witchdoctor92 Drives: 2012 1SS Black with white rally str Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 402	Heres mine. I love the look. Attached Images

04-10-2012, 12:06 AM	#18
Camarodriver Drives: 1975 Camaro, 2010 2LT, 2011/2SSrs Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 589 View My Garage	I was thinking of doing the same but the old school GM period cars had the v-flag emblem and the cubic displacement right above as shown in an earlier post. Like 283, 327, 350, 396 BUT not 376 as our 6.2's are currently cubed. So I found these and was thinking of going that route: http://www.thirdshiftstudios.com/heritage-flags.html I really like the modern take on the v-flag and the actual displacement. I like the red, white and blue filler as well. Has anyone done this one yet? Any pictures? eB __________________ Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition by the mediocre mind.... Al E 2010 Summit White 2LT Camaro <-(GONE)*New 2011 2SS/RS SW M6 OEM Hurst shifter ordered Oct 7th, 2010 The perma-grin effect pictured above by a good buddy giving me a ride in my Camaro! Used 75 Camaro = $3500 Rolling restoration over 10 years = $5000 $5 of gas burned in 10 seconds = Priceless!

04-10-2012, 12:20 AM	#19
5cents Dave Drives: 2011 Camaro SS - Black/CGM Stripes Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 435	Yes, those are the correct emblems. As shown in the pictures below. If you really want to go nostalgic, put a SS emblem in the middle of a Heritage grille. Attached Images

04-10-2012, 01:48 AM	#20
hotrodsally The Legend Lives On Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS SIM Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,589	Macfolk, go for it. 67 V badges are a nice, affordable addition that add just right touch. I don't have any closeups of mine (got 'em from Ricks Camaro) but they sure add to the over-all look. Good luck! __________________ *Viva Las Vegas!*

04-10-2012, 03:21 AM	#21
mdrobtx Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 213	Neither my 67 vert or 68 coupe had the emblems. But neither were an SS model. __________________ 21 years of owning Camaros. Finally got a 5th Generation. 1968 Coupe and 1967 Vert

04-10-2012, 05:45 AM	#23
Stealth6 IN OMNIA PARATVS Drives: 2011 BLK 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Burnout Box Posts: 225	The link that "Camarodriver" has provided is a really good choice. The cross-flags with "376" coincides with 6.2L engine displacement. Old school meets new school. These are not cheap, however, they do look sharp.

04-10-2012, 05:49 AM	#24
SSBlack Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS JFB Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 807	Because the 376 flags aren't cheap, I doubt a lot of people will buy them. And that is a good thing.

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