"correct craft" emblems
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Printed Date: November-21-2024 at 2:56pm
Topic: "correct craft" emblems
Posted By: elton
Subject: "correct craft" emblems
Date Posted: September-24-2007 at 3:26pm
hi, I need chrome correct craft side emblem for my 66 stang. We had it painted a few years ago, and upon launching it fell off in the lake. Can anybody help? ------------- elwood |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: September-24-2007 at 8:33pm
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Elton, Those are so rare and in such demand, I think you had better go get some SCUBA gear. If you find one, be prepared to pay several 100 bucks!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: nautique frk
Date Posted: September-25-2007 at 12:40am
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Someone should just recast them and sell them for 100 bucks. A lot of people do this for Chris Craft and Century parts and emblems.
I would buy a set and get them chromed. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: September-25-2007 at 9:45am
We need a die guy to make us a die to have them zinc die cast. The problem right now is we would have to go to China to find one!!! I have looked into it here at work but the zinc die casting is out of our manufacturing expierience. I need to find a friend in die casting. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
nautique frk wrote:Posted By: elton
Date Posted: September-25-2007 at 3:56pm
 I have started two avenues to get some emblems made. The machinist here at work might be able to make them out of aluminum, or stainless. Which is better for polishing, or chromeing?------------- elwood |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: September-25-2007 at 4:21pm
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Stainless can be electro polished to a near chrome look and the buffed by hand. It will also hold it's shine better. A bright anodize on aliminum will not look like chrome. To get the bevel on the letters, you will need at least a 4 axis lazer or wire EDM. Does your machinist have the equipment? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: September-25-2007 at 7:39pm
I can make you a pair in plastic, just spray paint them silver. $25 a pair plus shipping.
 ------------- Tim D |
Posted By: elton
Date Posted: September-25-2007 at 7:57pm
 well Tim that sounds great. It would get me through until I get a replacement made. I work at a Nuke Plant and do not know what exact machine they have. the 4 axis cutter sounds right, but I do not know. My email is eljen@yahoo.com. Please email me when you can for information. Thanks------------- elwood |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: September-25-2007 at 8:30pm
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Elton, With a 4 axis machining center you will get rounded inside corners the radius of the cutter. Even if you used a very small dia. cutter for a clean up, you won't get the corners. This is why I mentioned the lazer or the wire EDM.
You could take the plastic and have them chrome plated too. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: 70ccstang
Date Posted: September-25-2007 at 9:26pm
| hey tim ill take a pair of those and ill have them vapor chromed they will last forever |
Posted By: elton
Date Posted: September-27-2007 at 10:40am
------------- elwood |
Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: September-27-2007 at 2:19pm
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What is vapor chrome? Is it expensive? ------------- Tim D |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: September-27-2007 at 2:48pm
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Vapor chrome is not a good choice. It is not true chrome. Take a look at the second paragraph. This is copied from a metalizer company:
............................................... Custom Chrome Plastic, Quote: Many People think it’s impossible to chrome plastic, it is not. While it is possible to electroplate/chrome plate on plastic it is a difficult and expensive process. Vacuum metalizing is the most common process used for a chrome look on plastic. Vacuum Metallizing is process used to make, toys, flash light reflectors and automotive trim, shine like chrome. Vacuum Metalizing DOES NOT have the same durability or corrosive resistance that chrome plating does. Before parts are metalized they are washed and basecoated to ensure a smooth finish to coat over During the Vacuum Metallizing process aluminum is evaporated in a vacuum chamber, which than condenses back on and bonds to the parts to form a uniform layer, which shines like chrome. After the metalizing takes place there is a protective topcoat applied similar to the ones used in the automotive industry. You can also add dyes to the topcoat to achieve bright chrome colors gold’s, bronze’s, copper’s, and gunmetal’s. Chrome vacuum metalizing should not be cleaned with abrasive materials; you should only clean it with a damp soft rag. The chemicals in household cleaners can affect the clear coat casing it to become hazy/milky. Vacuum Metallizing conforms to the base material that is being coated. If there is texture, scratches, blister, etc it will show through the coating. It is much more environmentally friendly and cost effective than chrome plating or chrome painting. You can vacuum metalize many materials including plastic, metal, glass, fiberglass, and more. There are many different applications for Vacuum Metallizing including; automotive and motor sport accessories, automotive interior trim, sporting goods, toys, models, novelty items, display items, decorative fixtures, cosmetic closures, etc. If you want the look of custom chrome on anything plastic, glass, metal, etc. Mueller Corporation can do the job. Please Read Terms for Custom Jobs. ............................................... Edit: Plastic can be chrome plated. All it takes is a conductive coating be sprayed on it first. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: September-27-2007 at 2:58pm
I wouldnt rule it out- it sounds better than spraypaint. What reasonable alternatives do you have for plastic? Obviously, a reproduction in al or SS would be better, but this sounds like a decent solution in the meantime. ------------- |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: September-27-2007 at 3:25pm
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Tim, Sorry my post script looked like part of the statements from the metalizer!
Edit: Plastic can be chrome plated. All it takes is a conductive coating be sprayed on it first. Lots of plastic parts are chromed. Look at automotive! It is more expensive because of the extra steps. All it takes is a plater who is set up for it. Reflective Mylar film (space blanket) is a good example of vapor deposition/metalizing. It will not hold up. The plating is a better option. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: October-04-2007 at 2:00am
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Tim, I'm interested in a set also.Please email me thru my profile.Thanks Gary ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: 70ccstang
Date Posted: October-04-2007 at 2:09pm
| tim post you email if you want to sell those thanks |
Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: October-05-2007 at 1:15am
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70ccstang, those emblems are 15" long and the holes are 6 5/8" apart. Is that the size you're looking for? ------------- Tim D |
Posted By: MartyMabe
Date Posted: October-07-2007 at 11:02pm
| Tim D I'll take 2 pair. I've got a guy that says he can make me a mold if I can get him one to use. I have a 1966 Skylark with the 2 "CHROME" ones in near perfect condition and don't want him to use one of mine. Shoot me an e-mail.Thanks,Marty Mabe mtmabe@northstate.net here in High Point,NC |
Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: October-08-2007 at 9:17pm
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Marty, what kind is he going to make? Why would you want 2 pair to make one mold? ------------- Tim D |
Posted By: MartyMabe
Date Posted: October-12-2007 at 3:06am
| I was gonna use one pair to bolt on to the back of my seats, or put on the pockets that go on the back off the seats. The other pair, one would go to the mold maker, the other just to hang up in the shop. |
Posted By: Ralph
Date Posted: January-18-2008 at 6:51pm
| Just checking to see how the emblems hunt was going I need a set myself, thanks topcoprr2@hotmail.com |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: January-18-2008 at 9:49pm
Ralph, You need to be more specific as to what type of emblems you need. I don't remember seeing if you posted the year of your boat. CC made 3 types. The early chrome plated zinc die casting, the plastic with black letters and white edges and the plastic with chrome letters and black edges. The plastic is available but the zinc die castings are hard to come by. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: MartyMabe
Date Posted: January-18-2008 at 11:57pm
| I'm still waiting to hear back from TimD. It seems like people post something and then forget about their posts. |
Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: January-19-2008 at 1:14am
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I sent emails to you and elton, no response. I sold that pair on ebay. I can make some more if you want them. ------------- Tim D |
Posted By: Ralph
Date Posted: January-23-2008 at 6:53pm
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Hey Tim sorry about not giving the info. I really do not know what I am looking for but I am restoring a 77 Natique and I don't have anything on the outside,need advise.
thanks Ralph |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: January-23-2008 at 7:49pm
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Ralph, He's a picture of a 77 Nautique from our ref. section. I hope it helps. The tags you need are available and I'll get a link for you. The originals are the black letters with white edges. The replacements come as black plastic but you paint them white with one of the spray paints for plastic and then wet sand the tops exposing the black. Just like the original!!!
http://www.shopwhitelake.com/cocrnaem.html - tags at white lake marine 
How about some pictures of your project?? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: MartyMabe
Date Posted: January-23-2008 at 10:46pm
| TimD sorry but I never received an email.Tell me where to send the money order and it's out to you. Thanks again,Marty Mabe |