I'm having a tough time finding the small "F-100" chrome emblem that was installed in the larger chrome emblem on the side of 58 F-100 Custom Cab hoods. Pictures of the larger one with and without the F-100 are on-line at
http://www.swatek.com/mike/58truck/EmblemWithF-100.JPG and
http://www.swatek.com/mike/58truck/EmblemWithoutF-100.JPG .

If anyone out there knows where to find one (NOS, repro or used and restorable), it would be very much appreciated. This is about the only original part that didn't come with the truck.

Thanks,

Mike Swatek
Claremore, OK
mike@swatek.com
http://www.swatek.com/truck.htm

 

Hi Mike,
Unfortunately no one is reproducing these emblems at this time. The best places I can think of to find used, or NOS (which would probably be as rare as hen's teeth!) would be E-bay, or a salvage yard somewhere in the south west. You can also check in Hemming's motor news. If you do find a pair that are not too far "gone", they can be repaired and re-chromed by a pot metal restoration shop. I hope this helps you. Best of luck in your search.

 

Mike,
Just another idea that came to mind. If you know someone with a small foundry, You may be able to have them cast in brass. Brass is easy to chrome plate, and can be done in any decorative chrome plating shop. Sometimes the local high school metal shops are equipped with a small sand casting foundry.

 

i've been looking for the same emblem myself for my 58 and have also come up dry. Hemmings was no help. Like the others have said you might have to try swap meets or junk yards. I've got one lead on a set in ontario ca at a pick a part. If it pans out then i will get both of them and send ya one---if it's the correct side.

 

Hi,
I've been keeping my eyes peeled for you. There are currently two seperate sets of these for sale on e-bay (4/13/02) that look to be in nice shape. Unfortunately, both pairs are missing the "F100" pieces. I know that probably doesn't help you much, just thought I'd let you know.

 

Really appreciate the help looking for the F-100 emblem insert. I've got my fingers crossed that 58Ford will be successful at the swap meet this weekend.

Mike Swatek
Claremore, OK
http://www.swatek.com/truck.htm

 

hey no dice oon the emblems. so i guess we are both out of luck as of yet but i do have a good friend looking in junk yards in texas for me--if i hear anything i will let you know

 

Thanks, and I'll let you know if I happen across an extra one, or get some made.

Mike Swatek
Claremore, OK
http://www.swatek.com/truck.htm

 

MIke check ebay... search 1950 ford... a guy has a side emblem listed is a 1950, but it aint... later 50's yes... no one has bid on it and he is asking 9.95... ends tomorrow

good luck




And no it is not my auction

 

Mike,
hope you got my e-mail in time.

 

Thanks to FTE Members RogerF100, Kenny and Todd for alerting me to a couple of the emblems that were mis-labeled as 1959 on ebay. Got em for $9.99!!! Here's the ebay pic,
http://abacus.sj.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_4b751ebbed5ab3d833757ea720/i-3_B.JPG
And I only need one, so 58Ford, you're in luck too!!

Mike Swatek
Claremore, OK
http://www.swatek.com/truck.htm

 

Way to go! I love those mis-labled e-bay items. They can be picked up for a good price most of the time.

 

I need the same ones :-(

 

I'll keep my eyes peeled for you as well.

 

I could use a set too.... I have a good set from a 60 to trade...