HOW DID FORD SECURE THEIR CAB-SIDE EMBLEMS to the BODY??

[satx78247]

Friends,

I've found a NOS "Lariat" emblem for the one on my cab that's missing on the 1986..

It has two pins on the back but no obvious (at least to me) method of securing it to the side of the Super-cab.
(I'm considering something like "liquid nails" but am not at all sure if that's a good idea.)

You advice is solicited.

yours, satx

 

[laserjock]

I use 3m double sided automotive mounting tape. Pins are for location only.

 

[satx78247]

laserjock,

THANKS, Partner. ======> ORDERED.
(I'm going to get the '86 returned to factory stock, yet.)

yours, satx

 

[Clb]

The old trucks used a little rectangle of tin with a small hole in the middle and 2 c shaped reliefs to grip the pin.

 

[satx78247]

Clb,

I suspected that that might be the case. - That technique however I won't even try, as I would have to remove about half of the Super-Cab's interior appointments to do it that way.

As I said above, I'm going to try the double-sided tape to hold the little emblem on.

THANKS, satx

 

[ironworker40]

The old teucks used a little rectangle of tin with a small hole in the middle and 2 c shaped reliefs to grip the pin.

They are called pal nuts or push nuts. 3m plastic and emblem adheasive works also. Use it like contact cement. Put it on bolth sides let it dry them stick it. Excess can be cleaned with prep sol or adheasive remover.
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[Clb]

Thanks... Been decades since I worked with the body shop.
I like the glue and pal nuts idea.

Stacx
What no take the whole truck cab off to get to the rear head bolts for you?
Another engineering crowning moment!

 

[Waystro]

On my 86 when I debadged it all emblems had a rubber glue on it I'm not so sure double sided tape is the best thing I haven't had very good luck with it in the past. Interested to see how it works for you guys.
If you go to AutoZone they have the emblem glue as they call it. I like the debadged look for myself so never really worried about it.

 

[catbird7]

X2 on the 3M double sided tape.

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[laserjock]

I haven't had one fall off yet.

 

[OLDBULL8]

Double sided tape. There is nothing like the tape used for laying carpet (joining the edges together). once you stick something together it's all Hell to get it off. It's expensive for a 25 ft roll. If you know a carpet installer, just get a small piece from them. It's 4" wide. That's what I use. I know a carpet installer uses a hot iron to melt the glue on it, but it's not necessary.

 

[crash-harris]

The parts stores sell what was basically used from the factory. Emblems were backed from the factory with a die-cut foam, double adhesive backing. Always remove the old dry foam adhesive before applying new stuff. Autozone sells a roll that's the perfect width for our trim badges (under the F-***). You'd just have to lay a few strips on the F badge and trace it with a hobby razor.

 

[satx78247]

To ALL,

THANKS for the advice, Gents.
(GREAT members, we have here.)

yours, satx