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  1. junkyarddog

    junkyarddog Formula Junior

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    #1 junkyarddog, May 22, 2006
    I've been looking at my beautiful engine bay and I think I'm going to put a 3" prancing horse emblem on my carburated air box...what do you guys think? Tacky or nice touch?
     
  2. Mike C

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    #2 Mike C, May 22, 2006
  3. junkyarddog

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    #3 junkyarddog, May 22, 2006
    I just ordered one of those so I'll see how it looks on there. I'll send pics of what I end up doing; later this week or next.
     
  4. Perfusion

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    #4 Perfusion, May 22, 2006
    How does that affix? Hopefully not with double-sided tape. I can't imagine it will withstand the heat of the engine.
     
  5. junkyarddog

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    #5 junkyarddog, May 22, 2006
    As far as attachment that is one of the reasons I was going to use a 3" horse. If I do that I can shorten the stems, tap them, put two small holes in the airbox screw them in with red loc-tite and seal them with either a small o ring or RTV. But...no I definetly agree that double sided tape won't work, maybe an appoxy if I use the smaller emblem. Anybody else have ideas? I think that the air box on the carb models is a little boring.
     
  6. Perfusion

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    #6 Perfusion, May 22, 2006
    Plus, if you can rig something up where the attachment isn't 100% *permanent*, you can remove it if you ever need to re-spray the cover to get a nice, new, black wrinkle-finish. Then just reattach the horsie, and voila - good as new!
     
  7. junkyarddog

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    #7 junkyarddog, May 22, 2006
    Actually thinking about respraying the box...i'm not so sure a black horse wouldn't be the way to go...a little less...loud. Then again why have a Ferrari if you aren't going to scream it.
     
  8. jmillard308

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    #8 jmillard308, May 22, 2006
    Tacky :(
     
  9. don_xvi

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    #9 don_xvi, May 22, 2006
    Not liking my mental picture. Tacky.
     
  10. racespecferrari

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    #10 racespecferrari, May 22, 2006

    Go for it, its your car no-one elses, don't worry what others think, and remember its always reversible
     
  11. junkyarddog

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    #11 junkyarddog, May 22, 2006
    I just ordered the 3" to see what it looks like mocked up. If it doesn't look good then i'll start remodeling my house using horses for cabinet handles
     
  12. Meister

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    #12 Meister, May 22, 2006
    It's your car and you can do whatever you like, as long as you think it looks good.

    That being said I'm not a big fan of "overdoing it" (Ferrari or any other car).

    The over use of logo'd..... mats, headrests, valve stem caps, sheilds, stickers, sun shield, etc.... IMO it's just too much. The car says Ferrari on the back and has an emblem on the nose, that's more than enough.

    Again, it's your car... make it your own in any way you feel like it. Just enjoy it!
     
  13. JimboMondial

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    #13 JimboMondial, May 22, 2006
    What about a white stenciled "ferrari" like on fuel injected cars air box cover?
     
  14. junkyarddog

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    #14 junkyarddog, May 22, 2006
    I thought about that too but i don't think I'd like that. It looks good on the injected cars because it is off to the side and not the center piece unlike the carb cars. All in all I think the emblem will be just enough since there isn't any other markings under the hood other than the valve cover which is easily overlooked. Another thought...Maybe I should just highlight the valve cover lettering. Just thinking out loud. Completely open for suggestions and thank you for you opinions, but don't worry I will ultimatley do what I want to do...then post pictures :)
     
  15. don_xvi

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    #15 don_xvi, May 22, 2006
    If you feel the need to highlight to those looking at the engine that it's a Ferrari, I feel that highlighting the lettering on the valve covers would be much more appropriate (read that as "subtle"). Paint the valve covers red (if your car's red, otherwise go with black) with the raised lettering & ribs natural; there are pics of that look around here somewhere. Don't know if you've seen any of those.
     
  16. junkyarddog

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    #16 junkyarddog, May 22, 2006
    I can't find pics with that look so if someone comes across it let me know...thanks
     
  17. Bullfighter

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    #17 Bullfighter, May 22, 2006
    what he said
     
  18. Mongo

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    #18 Mongo, May 22, 2006
    I say it's your car and do whatever you think looks good. But, that is limited on a Ferrari since it looks gorgeous already :D
     
  19. Shark49

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    #19 Shark49, May 22, 2006
    lay it on the box and then take a photo and show us....
     
  20. junkyarddog

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    #20 junkyarddog, May 22, 2006
    will do...as soon as I get the emblem.
     
  21. junkyarddog

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    #21 junkyarddog, May 22, 2006
    GRRRRRRRRRRRR.... I just checked my email and it is backordered for 10 days...
     
  22. ItaliaF1

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    #22 ItaliaF1, May 22, 2006
    ...then we will want some pics in 10 days.
     
  23. marankie

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    #23 marankie, May 22, 2006
    IMHO it will be a bit tacky. The problem is that is Chrome, and that stands out too much. What doe look nice is a yellow prancing horse glued onto the oil filler cap. You can buys thoes on ebay.
     
  24. junkyarddog

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    #24 junkyarddog, May 22, 2006
    We'll see when I get it all together. I think powdercoating in a dark red might look pretty good if the chrome is too much.
     
  25. doug328

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    #25 doug328, May 24, 2006
    My first thought is, go for it. It's your car do what makes you happy. Would be nice to see a picture before making a final decision.
     
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