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Ken, As Bill Vander Werf noted in an email I got with this one, OPG now has "383" badges in their catalog and notes there are three different styles. The last one I have from them is 2000 so I'm not aware of the new ones. To answer your specific question, I'd go with whatever style they have designed for 64-67 Chevelles; be it the 283/327 flag type (appropriate since it's a small block) or just the numbers themselves. Guess I'll have to order a new OPG catalog and get caught up :) Not to begin a diatribe, but as for the rest, maybe I've been misunderstood, maybe not but it's where I disagree with many. I see absolutely nothing wrong with SS hood, moulding trim, suspension upgrades, even 396 or 427 Turbo Jet flags if it has a big block. It's the *SS* and *Super Sport* badging that I find objectionable. It projects Super Sport to everyone who sees it when, in fact, it is not; identically equipped or no. And, as you said, having to say it's not a Super Sport every time someone asks would seem to be a PITA as well as a bit embarrassing - at least to me. Why some people get downright pi$$ed when you ask or point out their car is not a SS is beyond me. Wonder why that is? I also have a 67 Elky that, like many 66/67 Elky owners, I'll probably use the SS hood of my coupe and maybe even an extra set of rocker panel trim I have. Like many, I like the SS "scoops" and the look of the lower trim as opposed to the Malibu flat hood and style trim. I've always built my cars to suit my taste and that usually means "customizing" them to some extent and I enjoy the heck out of 'em! If anyone has a scan of the 383 emblems, I'd be interested in seeing what they look like. Appreciate it. Dale McIntosh ACES #1709/TC #92 Gold 67 SS/67 Elky http://www.dalesplace.com > > Dale: > > I know your the 67 Chevelle guy. I also own a 67 SS > plus a 67 Malibu. I don't want to start a clone vs. > not to clone thread here. And I know that I build the > car the way I want. But, based on what you have seen > out there here is my question. > > If I decide not to clone the 67 Malibu what would be > appropriate engine badging on front fenders if I am > placing a 383 stroker in the Malibu, re: 350 Badging ? > My thought is if I do not go with a complete clone, > just make a few changes, re: > engine badging, SS hood, and maybe the lower edge > moldings on rocker panels. > > Note: I have no problems with anyone clone-ing. > However, if I decide to sell the Malibu in a couple > of years I do not want to go through the hassle of > explaining "it is a clone...blah, blah, blah..." > > I am merely asking for a few ideas. I am not passing > judgment on whether to clone or not. Both are > acceptable to me if your honest. > > Thoughts, > > Thanks, > > Ken McD... ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
