<VV> [SCG] Engine Size Emblem Removal on Rear Deck Lid

[J R Read]

You can also use a plastic knife - a sturdy one - like a high quality picnic 
knife.
Later, JR


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From: "Paul Steinberg" <noahsarkinc at earthlink.net>
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> Best way to remove the emblem is to gently pry it up using a very small 
> flat
> bladed screwdriver.  Put some painters tape on the surrounding paint so 
> you
> don't scratch it.  Gently work it up from both sides, so not to kink it to
> one side and bread off one of the pegs.  Once removed, you can remove the
> barrel clips by squeezing the two side and lifting it out.  You should see 
> a
> split in the barrel nut, and assuming that the split is at 12 o'clock, 
> then
> squeeze at 3 & 9 o'clock.  Most times the barrel clips are broken in the
> process, but they are still available from most old car vendors.
> Paul in CT
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>>
>>
>>
>> How does one remove the engine HP emblem on the rear deck lid? They are
>> held in place with barrel clips. The question then becomes how to remove
>> the barrel clips.
>>
>>
>>
>> Erich Meyer
>>
>> Bayshore Corvair
>>
>> Original Owner '66 Monza
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