Bonnet badge size

Bazzateer

Bazzateer

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My 260Z came with a tacky after market bonnet badge which I want to replace with a proper one. The badge I have acquired is smaller than the one fitted (see pic).
If the Datsun badge in the pic is correct then I now have holes in the bonnet outside the circumference of the Datsun badge so basically I'm stuck with the nasty one.

So, my question: is the Datsun badge in the pic correct or is there a larger one available?
 

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Albrecht

Albrecht

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Original bonnet emblem on a UK market 260Z model would be about 715mm diameter at the widest part (give or take a mm or two).
 
Albrecht

Albrecht

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All I can suggest is making up some sort of 'plinth' type mount to cover the holes and accept the original emblem on top.
 
Albrecht

Albrecht

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SeanDezart said:
And I suggest filling them in and get a blow over on the bonnet.;)
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The person who fitted it - not to mention the person who commissioned the manufacturing of these spurious emblems - might be the one who needs 'filling in'...

Alternative suggestion: Would a 2+2 quarter panel 'vent' emblem be adaptable if all else fails?

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SeanDezart

SeanDezart

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How about a nice samuri figurine....might add some value if you paint it right :

https://www.amazon.fr/samuri-Warrior-Japanese-Figurine-Veronese/dp/B01N7SZEG8
 
Bazzateer

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Albrecht said:
Original bonnet emblem on a UK market 260Z model would be about 715mm diameter at the widest part (give or take a mm or two).
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I think you mean 71.5mm ;)
Mine's 71mm and the tacky one is 90mm. Wonder if there's anything out there that looks right but is 90mm?
 
Bazzateer

Bazzateer

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Albrecht said:
The person who fitted it - not to mention the person who commissioned the manufacturing of these spurious emblems - might be the one who needs 'filling in'...

Alternative suggestion: Would a 2+2 quarter panel 'vent' emblem be adaptable if all else fails?

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It's a pissabolity. Depends on the size and I'm not near the Z at the moment.
 
Mr.G

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I think the best solution is what Sean came up with, probably not what you wanted to hear but anything else just wont look right if you want the original stock look.
 
Bazzateer

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Mr.G said:
I think the best solution is what Sean came up with, probably not what you wanted to hear but anything else just wont look right if you want the original stock look.
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A figurine? I think not.
Fill the holes and a blow over? Not right now, only just got the car and I'm not going to do that. Just a shame the previous owner didn't realise it was the wrong badge before having the bodywork done.
 
chris frizzell

chris frizzell

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figurine that the hell are you talking about ,is there a 2 for 1 on wine Sean . just get him to glue a plastic gnome to cover the holes or put the correct badge on. in the big plan this is the only little job .new or used badge are not pricey but that samuria 214 euro . put the lot off and enjoy driving your new toy its a job for later .chris
 
Bazzateer

Bazzateer

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chris frizzell said:
figurine that the hell are you talking about ,is there a 2 for 1 on wine Sean . just get him to glue a plastic gnome to cover the holes or put the correct badge on. in the big plan this is the only little job .new or used badge are not pricey but that samuria 214 euro . put the lot off and enjoy driving your new toy its a job for later .chris
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Yep, it's staying as is for now. I do have one iron in the fire for a solution but it will take a week or two and may be a non-starter.
 
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