Bowtie for a '74 Grille - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BigRed76 · 08-20-2010, 10:52 PM

Anyone know if/where i can get a bowtie emblem for a 73/74 grille?

79gmcclassic · 08-21-2010, 12:52 AM

id say just look for another grille cheap that has a decent bowtie and repaint it or something

Restrorob · 08-21-2010, 12:12 PM

Try a search on this, There was a board vendor (I don't remember who) that was checking into having some made. I had posted a few pics of my nos 74 grille/emblem for him....

Grande Rojo · 08-21-2010, 12:40 PM

I looked all over for one for my 73' grill. I ended up making one out of aluminum and painting it Chevy Orange.

*nbpro* · 08-21-2010, 01:08 PM

from $32.95 to $59.95 at LMC
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=61

S10Fan · 08-21-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by nbpro

from $32.95 to $59.95 at LMC
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=61

Not the same thing. I don't think the 73-74 emblems are in production.

BigRed76 · 08-22-2010, 10:35 AM

Does anyone know if a 77-79 bowtie will by any chance fit on the 73/74 grilles?

*nbpro* · 08-22-2010, 11:07 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevy...Q5fAccessories

S10Fan · 08-22-2010, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by nbpro

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevy...Q5fAccessories

That one isn't factory either. LOL.

*nbpro* · 08-22-2010, 11:51 AM

If they're not in production, as you say, I don't think you're going to find a factory produced one unless you go to a junkyard. All I was doing was offering an alternative,

S10Fan · 08-22-2010, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by nbpro

If they're not in production, as you say, I don't think you're going to find a factory produced one unless you go to a junkyard. All I was doing was offering an alternative,

I read your post before the edit. Wasn't trying to give you a hard time, just didn't want BigRed76 to jump on it and be disappointed. The 73-74 emblems are made of a foil type material and are not available from GM. It doesn't appear the aftermarket has stepped up to make any of them either. BigBlock73 would be the expert on this.

Honestly I don't know if the demand would warrant a supplier manufacturing any of them.

Again, I'm not a basher/attacker on this forum and have nearly 1000 posts to prove it. Sorry if i came across that way.

*nbpro* · 08-22-2010, 12:27 PM

its all good bad day lol

S10Fan · 08-22-2010, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by nbpro

its all good bad day lol

LOL. You and me both!

joe231 · 08-22-2010, 02:01 PM

I haven't had any luck finding a bowtie with the same dimensions as the 73-74.....

TheGreenCoyote · 08-22-2010, 03:14 PM

I have checked and do not believe these to be in production at all. At the end of my body work/ paint job, I will be attempting to create a new emblem to fit correctly. When I do, I will post photos.

bigblock73 · 08-22-2010, 03:22 PM

Nope, not reproduced, or avail from GM. As stated above, they are a foil/thin alum sticker basically, not an "emblem" per say.

S10Fan · 08-22-2010, 03:56 PM

I wonder if some very thin aluminum, (like used by trophy shops for engraving) could be cut on a water jet machine? The cuts would be very clean and the emblem could be glued to the grill opening.

BigRed76 · 08-22-2010, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Nope, not reproduced, or avail from GM. As stated above, they are a foil/thin alum sticker basically, not an "emblem" per say.

That's what i thought but wasn't sure. Aren't the 75 and up bowties the bolt on kind?

BigRed76 · 08-22-2010, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

I haven't had any luck finding a bowtie with the same dimensions as the 73-74.....

Are the demensions not the same for all 73-79 bowties?

TheGreenCoyote · 08-22-2010, 09:02 PM

Unfortunately, no, dimensions are not all the same for 73-79.

BTW, what is a water jet machine?

*nbpro* · 08-22-2010, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreenCoyote

Unfortunately, no, dimensions are not all the same for 73-79.

BTW, what is a water jet machine?

http://www.iwmwaterjet.com/

Outlaw87 · 08-22-2010, 09:24 PM

NOS grille, maybe an option for you or someone else.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOS-7...6#ht_500wt_975

Chionos GMs · 08-22-2010, 09:30 PM

Ummmmmmm please dont shoot me

I went to pick and pull on friday and blam a almost flawless 74 454 grille everything was there if I saw this sooner I would bought it for $30 there was also a 75 350 grille minus the bowtie and couple cracks

TheGreenCoyote · 08-22-2010, 09:59 PM

Wow, I just checked out that Ebay listing for the original grille. That's the real thing right there!! Very cool.

nbpro, thanks for the water jet link too.

slugish · 08-22-2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by S10Fan

I read your post before the edit. Wasn't trying to give you a hard time, just didn't want BigRed76 to jump on it and be disappointed. The 73-74 emblems are made of a foil type material and are not available from GM. It doesn't appear the aftermarket has stepped up to make any of them either. BigBlock73 would be the expert on this.

Honestly I don't know if the demand would warrant a supplier manufacturing any of them.

Again, I'm not a basher/attacker on this forum and have nearly 1000 posts to prove it. Sorry if i came across that way.

Come on Brian > Everyone knows you are the infamous RatRod Basher > Old Heap is just a cover up

08-20-2010, 10:52 PM	#1
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Bowtie for a '74 Grille Anyone know if/where i can get a bowtie emblem for a 73/74 grille? __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

08-21-2010, 12:52 AM	#2
79gmcclassic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Green bay, Wisconsin Posts: 593	Re: Bowtie for a '74 Grille id say just look for another grille cheap that has a decent bowtie and repaint it or something __________________ 1979 GMC Sierra Classic Freshly lowered 5 inches

08-21-2010, 12:12 PM	#3
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Bowtie for a '74 Grille Try a search on this, There was a board vendor (I don't remember who) that was checking into having some made. I had posted a few pics of my nos 74 grille/emblem for him.... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

08-21-2010, 12:40 PM	#4
Grande Rojo paper or plastic? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 671	Re: Bowtie for a '74 Grille I looked all over for one for my 73' grill. I ended up making one out of aluminum and painting it Chevy Orange. __________________ 1967 Chevy SWB 250 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442157 1977 Chevy SWB 454 No More 454 getting 5.3 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310518 1977 Stepside Truck of the month winner http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=135524 1965 Chevy C10 454 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731372 1975 Dodge Power Wagon http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7871388

08-21-2010, 01:08 PM	#5
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Bowtie for a '74 Grille from $32.95 to $59.95 at LMC http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=61 Last edited by nbpro; 08-21-2010 at 01:11 PM.

08-22-2010, 10:35 AM	#7
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: Bowtie for a '74 Grille Does anyone know if a 77-79 bowtie will by any chance fit on the 73/74 grilles? __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

08-22-2010, 11:07 AM	#8
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Bowtie for a '74 Grille http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevy...Q5fAccessories

08-22-2010, 11:51 AM	#10
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Bowtie for a '74 Grille If they're not in production, as you say, I don't think you're going to find a factory produced one unless you go to a junkyard. All I was doing was offering an alternative, Last edited by nbpro; 08-22-2010 at 12:06 PM.

08-22-2010, 12:27 PM	#12
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Bowtie for a '74 Grille its all good bad day lol Last edited by nbpro; 08-22-2010 at 12:27 PM.

08-22-2010, 02:01 PM	#14
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Bowtie for a '74 Grille I haven't had any luck finding a bowtie with the same dimensions as the 73-74..... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

08-22-2010, 03:14 PM	#15
TheGreenCoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Elgin/Austin, Texas Posts: 176	Re: Bowtie for a '74 Grille I have checked and do not believe these to be in production at all. At the end of my body work/ paint job, I will be attempting to create a new emblem to fit correctly. When I do, I will post photos.

08-22-2010, 03:22 PM	#16
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: Bowtie for a '74 Grille Nope, not reproduced, or avail from GM. As stated above, they are a foil/thin alum sticker basically, not an "emblem" per say. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

08-22-2010, 03:56 PM	#17
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: Bowtie for a '74 Grille I wonder if some very thin aluminum, (like used by trophy shops for engraving) could be cut on a water jet machine? The cuts would be very clean and the emblem could be glued to the grill opening. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

08-22-2010, 09:02 PM	#20
TheGreenCoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Elgin/Austin, Texas Posts: 176	Re: Bowtie for a '74 Grille Unfortunately, no, dimensions are not all the same for 73-79. BTW, what is a water jet machine? Last edited by TheGreenCoyote; 08-22-2010 at 09:03 PM.

08-22-2010, 09:24 PM	#22
Outlaw87 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 142	Re: Bowtie for a '74 Grille NOS grille, maybe an option for you or someone else. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOS-7...6#ht_500wt_975



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08-22-2010, 09:30 PM	#23
Chionos GMs Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Farmington,CA Posts: 345	Re: Bowtie for a '74 Grille Ummmmmmm please dont shoot me I went to pick and pull on friday and blam a almost flawless 74 454 grille everything was there if I saw this sooner I would bought it for $30 there was also a 75 350 grille minus the bowtie and couple cracks __________________ My last name is Chiono pronounced key-ono even if my grammar teacher told me Ch dont make a K sound 1995 Ext. cab 350 4wd dd 260,*** miles 1986 1/2 ton swb 305 2wd (melted bearings) SOLD!! 1982 3/4 lwb 6.2 diesel 2wd 1962 Chevy 283 4 speed long step 2wd 2 OWNER GONE!!

08-22-2010, 09:59 PM	#24
TheGreenCoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Elgin/Austin, Texas Posts: 176	Re: Bowtie for a '74 Grille Wow, I just checked out that Ebay listing for the original grille. That's the real thing right there!! Very cool. nbpro, thanks for the water jet link too.

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