59 front emblem location

[Mark Aye]

I have a 59 that had the front clip replaced with a one piece aftermarket front clip. When we restore this driver, I'll put back the correct stuff. The front emblem was not installed. I have an assembly manual but it does not state the location of the emblem.
Does anyone have those dimensions? If not can you tell me the book that lists the location?

[Brad K.]

Re: 59 front emblem location

Mark (with a vertical line) the center of the area between the headlights. Draw a horizontal line 5 1/8" below the top edge of this area (the hood parting line). Draw a 5" diameter circle with the top edge of the circle on the horizontal line and the center of the circle on the vertical line. Drill a 1/2" hole inside the circle and use a sabre saw to carefully cut out the hole. Be careful on the lower part of the hole so you don't accidently cut through the support bracing underneath. On the outer edges of the hole drill three small holes approximately 1/8" diameter at 12, 4 and 8 o'clock where the pins on the emblem's bezel go through. Be careful you don't cut these small holes too big or they will show through on the outside of the bezel.

Good luck!

[Mark Aye]

Re: 59 front emblem location

My little red vette thanks you very much. She will be very pleased to received her new emblem tonight!