Mustang badge

Roddy Rod · 15-09-2021, 10:07 AM

Hello all
having had my Marti report back for our 1967 coupe we have found that it was sold by Hansen Ford Grand Forks
I am now on the hunt for that dealer badge which i know may be impossible to find but i am trying my luck on here
any feed back is greatly appreciated
Rod

Citroënbender · 15-09-2021, 10:27 AM

I’ve just emailed a friend who has that sort of junk, will be a couple of days until I hear back (Fri at earliest).

Roddy Rod · 15-09-2021, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Citroënbender

I’ve just emailed a friend who has that sort of junk, will be a couple of days until I hear back (Fri at earliest).

thanks for your efforts
Rod

ford71V8 · 15-09-2021, 03:04 PM

In here maybe?

https://www.grafixunlimited.com.au/f...ership_decals/

https://stickthisdecals.com.au/dealership-decals/

There's another good site i cant recall right now, someone here will know im sure

Roddy Rod · 15-09-2021, 03:11 PM

thanks for your efforts will check it out
Rod

ozpacman · 15-09-2021, 04:03 PM

Hi Roddy Rod. Are you talking about the actual chromed metal dealer badges that were popular in the USA around that time?

Citroënbender · 15-09-2021, 04:09 PM

My friend has acknowledged the request, still got to hound them to sort through the collection!

Guessing it’s this type of badge, per Fleabay:

ozpacman · 15-09-2021, 11:42 PM

Isn't it funny how things change. Can you imagine rocking up to your local ford dealer in 2021 to take delivery of your new Mustang, to find the first year apprentice standing there with his Ryobi cordless in hand and admiring this little beauty that he's just drilled and screwed to your boot lid!

Roddy Rod · 16-09-2021, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Citroënbender

My friend has acknowledged the request, still got to hound them to sort through the collection!

Guessing it’s this type of badge, per Fleabay:

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Absolutely brilliant that is the badge i am after
thanks so much
Rod

Roddy Rod · 16-09-2021, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ozpacman

Isn't it funny how things change. Can you imagine rocking up to your local ford dealer in 2021 to take delivery of your new Mustang, to find the first year apprentice standing there with his Ryobi cordless in hand and admiring this little beauty that he's just drilled and screwed to your boot lid!

yes i do believe it wouldnt be a good look
i am still undecided to even put it on the mustang but its just part of the jigsaw puzzle
cheers Rod

Roddy Rod · 16-09-2021, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ozpacman

Hi Roddy Rod. Are you talking about the actual chromed metal dealer badges that were popular in the USA around that time?

yes that is correct
when i had the car stripped and re sprayed the painter noticed the 2 holes
beside the rear tail lights about 100mm apart
had to pursue this further
Rod

GTLEGEND · 16-09-2021, 09:59 PM

https://www.ebay.com/itm/184536478632

ozpacman · 17-09-2021, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Roddy Rod

yes i do believe it wouldnt be a good look
i am still undecided to even put it on the mustang but its just part of the jigsaw puzzle
cheers Rod

I reckon go for it Rod! I can fully understand why you'd like to track one of these badge down and even fit it to your '67. It's essentially a 60's era dealer accessory and they were very popular in the USA back then.

Okay, no doubt very few would choose to have a similar badge fitted to a contemporary Mustang now, but as we know the 60's were different! It would help to authenticate the car to those times.

Roddy Rod · 17-09-2021, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by GTLEGEND

https://www.ebay.com/itm/184536478632

Thanks GT that is the badge i am after but its out of stock
regards Rod

Roddy Rod · 17-09-2021, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ozpacman

I reckon go for it Rod! I can fully understand why you'd like to track one of these badge down and even fit it to your '67. It's essentially a 60's era dealer accessory and they were very popular in the USA back then.

Okay, no doubt very few would choose to have a similar badge fitted to a contemporary Mustang now, but as we know the 60's were different! It would help to authenticate the car to those times.

I hear you Ozpacman hence why ill keep on searching
every ones been great on here to help ouy
thanks Rod

Citroënbender · 23-09-2021, 03:08 PM

Bit of a dead-end, I’m sorry. This was the only thing my friend turned up after looking and asking around. Being third-hand info it could be gone by now.

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FOUND THE BADGE! But,there's a problem...it's attached to a Car.....buuuuut it IS A Mustang. A '68 Mustang Coupe with a 200-6 with a 3-Speed Stick. 117,xxx mile car owned by the same Gentleman who's owned it since 1978(it was 10 years old at the time..). It lives on a Farm in upstate New York. It's garaged. It's VERY original and un-****ed with. It's about "98%" rust free. Beautiful orig Black Interior,ect,ect. Price??:-$2500. AS IS/WHERE IS. Runs & drives and is currently registered/insured. It's driven once-in-awhile. Jack's known the Owner for many years.

I’d suggest two things, try to contact the seller of that badge on Fleabay and ask if you can get in touch with the buyer - maybe they’ll send a rubbing or even onsell it to you. Also, if you can confirm the spacing of fixings - preserve the holes for when a badge is sorted somehow.

MercuryT · 23-09-2021, 03:14 PM

Put a Chev gold bow-tie on it like all the Holden spankers

Roddy Rod · 27-09-2021, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Citroënbender

Bit of a dead-end, I’m sorry. This was the only thing my friend turned up after looking and asking around. Being third-hand info it could be gone by now.

I’d suggest two things, try to contact the seller of that badge on Fleabay and ask if you can get in touch with the buyer - maybe they’ll send a rubbing or even onsell it to you. Also, if you can confirm the spacing of fixings - preserve the holes for when a badge is sorted somehow.

thank you Citroenbender that is amazing the amount of effort you have gone too.I have saved the holes in rear and will get back to you on spacing
will endevour to contact seller
thanks again

Roddy Rod · 27-09-2021, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MercuryT

Put a Chev gold bow-tie on it like all the Holden spankers

HaHaHa you got that in one

slowsnake · 27-09-2021, 09:12 AM

Geez.......just get the bloody thing 3D printed......

Cheers BillyE

**thefargo** · 27-09-2021, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by slowsnake

Geez.......just get the bloody thing 3D printed......

Cheers BillyE

yeah, try that.
my XB has rectangular surrounds around the interior door handles, the lugs on the rear break very easily. The surrounds are hard to find and stupidly expensive when you do find them. I took one to a computer loving mate who drew it and then printed it on his 3d printer. it was then a question of
how many do you want
what colour
do you want your name/rego on it
do you want a copy of the file for future use.
As it is not structural (like your badge) there should be no worries about it being plastic instead of metal.
imo, worth a try

Citroënbender · 22-10-2021, 04:16 PM

There’s the scent of another maybe, I’m waiting for clarity.