To emblem or not to emblem

[Llewellyn56]

I’d be interested in thoughts regarding retiring emblems on the hood, trunk, fenders and grill. I have a 1970 SS Camaro project underway. Original emblems are classic of course, but finished bodywork without emblems provides a nice clean look.
Thoughts and opinions? Any prior threads on this topic?

 

[Llewellyn56]

I’d be interested in thoughts regarding retiring emblems on the hood, trunk, fenders and grill. I have a 1970 SS Camaro project underway. Original emblems are classic of course, but finished bodywork without emblems provides a nice clean look.
Thoughts and opinions? Any prior threads on this topic?

…’retiring’ should read ‘restoring’

 

[Gary S]

If you have to ask, just do what you like best.

 

[badazz81z28]

I like emblems personally.

 

[mallard]

If you're restoring your car "because it's an SS" and originality is your aim, then you're going to want all original emblems, IMHO. Admittedly though, I'm a fan of the "stealth" look of few or no exterior markings (stripes, etc) so it's going to depend on the type of project you're working on.

 

[PNW.Paul]

Similar situation. Just acquired a fairly nice '70 RS. Has everything but the "Camaro by Chev" badge on the trunk. Looks pretty good w/o. With the spoiler, I kinda think that badge looks out of place. Undecided

 

[Llewellyn56]

I’m going to go for the SS emblem on the grill, otherwise there isn’t much to indicate my car is an SS apart from the original build sheet. I have the trunk emblem you referred to above and probably won’t use, so check back when you decide.

 

[Coadster32]

The only emblem on my Camaro is the one on the gas door in back. Even then, I went with a different year because of the color. I think it looks cleaner that way, but that's just my opinion. You can always try it the way you like it, and add them later if desired.

 

[Zspoiler]

On mine 1979 Z-28 I use 1970 1/2-3 emblems because they "look" cleaner than the decals. Like the others say .Its your car you do what you want,

 

[Zstar]

The more original emblems, the better the car looks.