Hello guys,
Could someone please take a detailed photo of how the GMC emblem is secured onto the grill? I have a Feb 1942 truck which must have had it removed while the truck was in French service or when it went through one of it's rebuilds. I do have an original one to install, but was not sure if it was welded in the back, tacked on the sides etc.
Thanks for your time,
Brian
GMC Grill logo question
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GMC Grill logo question
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Re: GMC Grill logo question
Tacked on by the tabs at the sides. I have seen reproduction replacements that the metallurgy mad it difficult to weld to the grill bars.
If you want, I have two grills with intact originals that I can look in the AM for evidence spot welding.
If you want, I have two grills with intact originals that I can look in the AM for evidence spot welding.
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Re: GMC Grill logo question
If it is not too much of a bother a picture would be great. If not all is well kind sir.
Thanks
Brian
Thanks
Brian
1942 WC-52
Willys MB DOD 12-26-41
Ben Hur (steel)
Clark CA-1 (reconditioning)
CCKW 353 183970-2 Restored
Restored M20, M8
Willys MB DOD 12-26-41
Ben Hur (steel)
Clark CA-1 (reconditioning)
CCKW 353 183970-2 Restored
Restored M20, M8
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Re: GMC Grill logo question
I just post couple pictures of emblem to Facebook CCKW group.
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Re: GMC Grill logo question
I checked out the intact CCKWX and CCKW radiator guards I have and the emblems are attached by two spot welds either side. A pick will follow soon.
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Re: GMC Grill logo question
Here's photos from two different 1st Series CCKW radiator guards, they are not perfect, but the spot welds are visible.
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LIFE MEMBER AM LEGION-40/8-DAV
7 MIL SPEC MAINTAINED MV'S
COL. BRUNO BROOKS (ARMY MOTORS) IS MY HERO
HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
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