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Discussion in 'Collectables, Literature, & Models' started by SillyPuppy, Mar 30, 2014.

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  1. SillyPuppy

    SillyPuppy Formula 3

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    #1 SillyPuppy, Mar 30, 2014
    My wife and I were in the RV this week, and she went to an antique mall while I decided to go swimming. As she was about to leave, someone came in with this item, and she immediately expressed interest in it, on my behalf. It appears to be a grille badge, though I don't know if it has any kind of significance.

    http://imgur.com/VQ9vbbn

    Any input on if it has any kind on historical usage is greatly appreciated! I don't mind if it's nothing special, as it already has great meaning to me. :)

    Thanks!
    SP
     
  2. deeprivergarage

    deeprivergarage Formula Junior
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    #2 deeprivergarage, Mar 30, 2014
    It appears to be an after-market type grille badge to me.

    But, it is all good.

    If my wife brought me home something Ferrari just because she thought I would like it; it would mean a lot to me, too.

    Put it where you can see it and remind you of the good things in life, and enjoy!

    Have a great day,
    Jerry
    DRG
     
  3. SillyPuppy

    SillyPuppy Formula 3

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    #3 SillyPuppy, Mar 31, 2014
    Thank you! It's right here on my desk, where I can see it all the time and be reminded of the car and the wife, all in one item!

    Take care!
    SP
     
  4. the_stig

    the_stig F1 Rookie

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    #4 the_stig, Mar 31, 2014
    These were sold by all of the "stringback glove" accessory stores back in the 60s-80s. Car marques, countries, crests. Retailed for $3.95 in the 1966 Vilem B. Haan catalog.
     
  5. SillyPuppy

    SillyPuppy Formula 3

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    #5 SillyPuppy, Apr 1, 2014
    That's pretty neat info - I'll look further into that... In the meantime, while it sits on my desk (and my car approaches completion of its major and mini-restoration), I consider if there's any good-looking way to affix this to an F355 Spider... probably not, though, eh?
     
  6. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #6 BigTex, Apr 1, 2014
    There should be evidence of two studs on the back.

    The intent was to span thru some grill bars, and put a backing plate and two nylocks on the back.

    No real contact damage with the grill that way.

    I have one from the SCCA, old wheel logo...
    I didn't pay much for it but it's far too valuable and rare now to leave outside at night!

    it's lost in my Living Room here, somewhere.
     
  7. jmbarba76

    jmbarba76 Formula Junior

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    #7 jmbarba76, Apr 1, 2014
  8. SillyPuppy

    SillyPuppy Formula 3

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    #8 SillyPuppy, Apr 2, 2014
    That's approximately it, yes!

    You are correct, it has the two long studs (which make it stand up nicely on the desk!), with two nuts and the bracket plate on the back, but no nylon washers (I'm sure Home Depot has a couple thousand varieties of those that would fit this!). The studs are spaced about an inch and a quarter apart, so I've got to find a place on the car (front grille?) that would hold it in place, if I want to actually put it on the vehicle, which I'm still debating. It's not like an F355 doesn't have Cavallino logos everywhere, as-is...
     
  9. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #9 BigTex, Apr 2, 2014
    There you go.....yes it's meant to be in the grill.

    But you might put it on another car as in:

    "My OTHER car is a Ferrari!"
    :D :D:D
     

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