My "new" 1985 F250 6.9L IDI has a special grill badge that I can't identify. It is a chevron just above the ford logo. The original artwork on the chevron is gone, and a "diesel" sticker has been put on the ford logo. Any ideas what the chevron was for?

 

I have seen a lot of grill badges on euro cars. They are almost always round. However I have seen grill badges that are just a chevron. I bet it's maddening wondering but I suspect the simplest answer is the most likely. Probably a chevron badge from a previous owner/vet . I only offer this subjective question as logic. Have you ever seen a banks, atc, hypermax, or gear vendor grill badge ? They are among the most expensive mods one could make to their truck. Also most badges attach to the louvers in a way that they do not damage the car. It could be as simple as "hey this looks cool" . Just my opinion. Best of luck finding an answer. Now I'm interested!

 

that is an aftermarket add on. what it was for is anyone's guess though.

 

what was it for? they liked the appearance so they added it.
isn't that upside down and singular for it to be the chevron logo?


was probably something else.looks like a Philips screwdriver is all it takes to remove it.you can probably source a replacement ford emblem at a salvage yard/e-bay.

 

It's an arrow. Means "This End Up"

 

LOL.... is that like those Jeeps that have the upside down sticker saying "if you can read this, flip me over"

 

Not THE Chevron logo... A single "Chevron", showing ones military rank. One Chevon could indicate the previous ownew was a Private in the Army.

 

Open hood here

 

my guess is either army or marine vet.
they are the only bass ackwards ones who use a upside down chevron.