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Offline unclejam

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Front grille emblem replacement
« on: September 07, 2022, 11:44:34 AM »
Just a quick question: I have a new grille badge for my Spyder but wanted to see if there was any specific issues to watch out for when swapping it over?  Is it straightforward?
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Re: Front grille emblem replacement
« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2022, 05:13:06 PM »
Hi

It is normally held on with two nuts, which do rust, so steady with the socket and plenty of easing oil if they are.

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Re: Front grille emblem replacement
« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2022, 09:18:00 PM »
Thanks Peter - is it easier to take off the grille to do the swap, or do it in situ?
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Re: Front grille emblem replacement
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2022, 10:28:25 PM »
Personally I would take off the grill if you can get it off without having to loosen the bonnet.

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Re: Front grille emblem replacement
« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2022, 10:53:27 PM »
I'd take off the grille for easy access to the back. If the nuts look at all corroded I'd be tempted to cut the nuts off as close to the threads as you can get away with using a Dremel. If you do both sides then the nut will fall off and you can run tap down what's left to clean it up.

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Re: Front grille emblem replacement
« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2022, 10:50:35 AM »
Thanks chaps - another job to add to the list!
1980 Lancia Beta Spyder 2000
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Ducati Monster 1200s