I am looking to remove the A C A D I A N letters that are press pinned onto the trunk panel, so that I can send it to be chromed. any suggestions on how to proceed, thanks.
kelico said
Jan 26, 2012
to do that safely.. I would drill them out with a smaller than hole size drill, and then use a pin punch to punch them through.. BUT.. you then need to re-fasten them. The Lizons had acadian letters repopped and they had the letters drilled and tapped for a small countersunk machine screw.. Just my opinion.. there may be a better way.. and then epoxy them on when you get the panel back? options I guess. let us know what you end up doing.. I'm sure your not the only one with that question..
jmont64 said
Jan 27, 2012
I have mine getting done now and the shop is taking care of the letters.
ryder said
Feb 9, 2012
Letters came off , I used a small grinding tool to remove back of the press pin, and then a punch to tap them out. All seven came out fine with balance of the pin intact. Taillights, fender spears, v8 badges, and three piece trunk panel off to be chromed, thanks for the advise.
65 SD L79 said
Feb 9, 2012
les, you will have to post pictures of how the crome turns out and the 3 rear peices. My brothers looked a world better after croming but not perfect. He paid $600 for the three peices 6 years ago
I am looking to remove the A C A D I A N letters that are press pinned onto the trunk panel, so that I can send it to be chromed. any suggestions on how to proceed, thanks.
The Lizons had acadian letters repopped and they had the letters drilled and tapped for a small countersunk machine screw..
Just my opinion.. there may be a better way.. and then epoxy them on when you get the panel back? options I guess.
let us know what you end up doing.. I'm sure your not the only one with that question..
Letters came off , I used a small grinding tool to remove back of the press pin, and then a punch to tap them out. All seven came out fine with balance of the pin intact. Taillights, fender spears, v8 badges, and three piece trunk panel off to be chromed, thanks for the advise.
les, you will have to post pictures of how the crome turns out and the 3 rear peices. My brothers looked a world better after croming but not perfect. He paid $600 for the three peices 6 years ago