Whons Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 On my 70 Monte the front grille emblem is missing the top red piece. I see them on Ebay for about $80. then I see one for I think an 87 for about $40. They look the same. then I did some research and found some years had roman numbers, some had just little vertical lines. something the average person wouldn't even notice. They look the same size and color. Any comments on using one from a newer Monte? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 To each their own. It's your car and your decision. rob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 Like Rob said, its your car.......Can't comment on size or fitment, but since your not going for the original/stock/factory look why not save a few bucks. If anyone asks blame it on the PO 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 Won’t disagree with the others but since it’s not my money I would put the correct one on it. The car deserves it. Lol. P.S. I would put the correct one on it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 Each year Monte has a unique grill emblem, and with shipping costs what they are these days, I'd spend the extra few bucks and get the correct one. But that's just me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 You are correct on the Roman numerals for the 70 and 71 emblem only. The 72 has the vertical lines. Same for the trunk emblem around the lock also for the 71 and 72. You may be able to use another (newer) emblem in the area but it will not look right. Like others have said, it's your car but for me, original style 70-72 emblem or nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SS Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 The emblem will not properly attach to the grille unless it is correct for the year. The mounting posts on back of emblem conflict with bars on grille. Here's the link to the Roman numerals for proper year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 My 2 cents. Spend extra once and get it done right. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
714024SPEED Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 The newer model emblem I would think is much flatter than the one that came on the 70. The thing that I have learned over the years when I try thing's like this is I end up spending more money in the long run and end up with extra"in stock" parts. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whons Posted December 27, 2022 Author Share Posted December 27, 2022 thanks everyone for your input. Wayne 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 12 hours ago, Rare SS said: The emblem will not properly attach to the grille unless it is correct for the year. The mounting posts on back of emblem conflict with bars on grille. Here's the link to the Roman numerals for proper year. The '70-'72 models will interchange, as Montelishi arrived with a '71 emblem. (One of the first things I changed.) I've lost count of how many people actually mention and check to see if I've got the right one....... But I had to come here before anyone noticed the hood spear is a '72. LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 Since other years will not fit I guess my opinion was a moot point 🤣 That being said I have had people check to see if mine was correct and comment on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 As far as I am concerned, if you like an emblem from a different year and you can adapt it to fit I would say go for it. Please, whatever you do, Please, Please, Please do not put a Chevelle SS emblem on your grill. That I don't like. rob 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 13 minutes ago, Rob Peters said: Please, whatever you do, Please, Please, Please do not put a Chevelle SS emblem on your grill. That I don't like. rob Thanks for adding that Rob, I was thinking the same 🤣 I bought an SS license plate for the front of mine, HATED the look so now its hanging on the garage wall 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 3 hours ago, Rob Peters said: As far as I am concerned, if you like an emblem from a different year and you can adapt it to fit I would say go for it. Please, whatever you do, Please, Please, Please do not put a Chevelle SS emblem on your grill. That I don't like. rob I have several in the basement, it will be on my 71 for Carlisle. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 25 minutes ago, Dtret said: I have several in the basement, it will be on my 71 for Carlisle. Dennis, That is fine, we won't make fun of you for doing that because we are all aware of the challenges you face from too many whack's on the head rob 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarnette Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 8 hours ago, Rob Peters said: Dennis, That is fine, we won't make fun of you for doing that because we are all aware of the challenges you face from too many whack's on the head rob The 2x4, it’s the gift that keeps on giving! 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 9 hours ago, Rob Peters said: Dennis, That is fine, we won't make fun of you for doing that because we are all aware of the challenges you face from too many whack's on the head rob I don't know who "we" are. 🤣 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 4 hours ago, DragCat said: I don't know who "we" are. 🤣 I do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 18 hours ago, DragCat said: Since other years will not fit I guess my opinion was a moot point 🤣 That being said I have had people check to see if mine was correct and comment on it. It's impressive how many people are aware of that little bit of trivia.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whons Posted December 30, 2022 Author Share Posted December 30, 2022 Yes, it is. I found a new one for a 1970 on Ebay for $82.00, so I bought it. You can't find one that reasonable on any restoration web site. It is amazing the little different variant changes between years. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 True.... That was about the going rate from the resto shops a few years ago, but since covid, everything, including shipping, has just gotten stupid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whons Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 Put the new grille emblem on my 70 Monte yesterday. Looks great 👍 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 15 minutes ago, Whons said: Put the new grille emblem on my 70 Monte yesterday. Looks great 👍 Remember the rule no pictures didn't happen 😅 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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