New Tail Panel

[GTX.JCW]

Weell, I finally broke down and bought a new (repop) tail panel for the GTX.

It looks great, and I was all set to install it yesterday, BUT.... The GTX emblem I purchased is not even close to being correct. The original one is contoured to fit around the "V" that runs across at the centerline of the panel. The aftermarket one is flat on the back and the fittings are totally wrong. The original emblem has 2 posts that are symmetrical and the attachment to the back of the panel is a clamp appearing device and not a nut similar to the ones that hold the panel to the trunk lid.

The new emblem has a center post and an offset nub that appears to be a stabilizing pin. The center post is threaded similar to the posts that attach the panel.

The original emblem is in marginal shape and I am not sure how to get it off without damaging it, nor how to reattach it to the new panel once it is ready to go back in place !


Any help or ideas will most certainly be appreciated.


Jeff

 

[dave5237]

Weell, I finally broke down and bought a new (repop) tail panel for the GTX.

It looks great, and I was all set to install it yesterday, BUT.... The GTX emblem I purchased is not even close to being correct. The original one is contoured to fit around the "V" that runs across at the centerline of the panel. The aftermarket one is flat on the back and the fittings are totally wrong. The original emblem has 2 posts that are symmetrical and the attachment to the back of the panel is a clamp appearing device and not a nut similar to the ones that hold the panel to the trunk lid.

The new emblem has a center post and an offset nub that appears to be a stabilizing pin. The center post is threaded similar to the posts that attach the panel.

The original emblem is in marginal shape and I am not sure how to get it off without damaging it, nor how to reattach it to the new panel once it is ready to go back in place !


Any help or ideas will most certainly be appreciated.


Jeff

Hello. I know exactly what you mean. The old gtx emblem I believe is pushed throgh the holes and peined on the back side. I was going to grind them down and see what I have for pins( dont know if I can thread them down the middle or not since they are not very tall but that is a option ).

 

[Pistol Pete]

Where did you get the re-pop one from ?


This is where I bought mine from, but in all honesty, I've not fitted it to the panel as of yet.


http://krusinmoons.homestead.com/reproductionproducts.html

Scroll down about 3/4 of the way.

 

[GTX.JCW]

Emblem

The emblem came from aaemblems.com.

Check the back of your emblem and see if it has a bit of a curve to it. If so, it is most likely going to fit properly. Also if it does, let me know so I can order one form those folks.

I need to remeasure the hole spacing on the panel to make sure I get the right fit.


Jeff

Where did you get the re-pop one from ?

This is where I bought mine from, but in all honesty, I've not fitted it to the panel as of yet.

http://krusinmoons.homestead.com/reproductionproducts.html

Scroll down about 3/4 of the way.

 

[Pistol Pete]

Hey Jeff,
I just checked the one from KM against the tail panel and yes :

The pins line up with the holes
The emblem conforms to the angle in the panel and is definitely not flat.

 

[GTX.JCW]

Yep!

Thanks.. I contacted KM and ultimately ordered one today..
The owner even gave me hints on how to get it installed correctly

Many thanks for checking!

Jeff

Hey Jeff,
I just checked the one from KM against the tail panel and yes :

The pins line up with the holes
The emblem conforms to the angle in the panel and is definitely not flat.

 

[Pistol Pete]

:tiphat: