The ventiports would be for me... I like Buicks a lot...
Engine call out for NYB’s
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Well, I completely understand that, and ultimately I think your ideas are excellent, and many will enjoy that subtle and tasteful mod.
A) The FACT that you took the time to search out an appropriate font style for the project says a good deal about your desire to enhance the artistic contribution to the vehicle. A commendation is in order for that.
B) Considering that when the cars came to market, we were in a fuel crisis and "big" was not "in". Engines included. But unless one was around during that time, that historical fact would be lost on whomever might see the new emblem. For those that have a bit of knowledge of that era and the cars from back then, your addition further cements in their database of how fuel hungry the car might be, in their minds. Another form of "conspicuous consumption" in an era when (as now) fuel economy can be important to many. "You're using up all of that gas I'm saving", might be a reaction of some, for example.
C) The 400-4bbl might have been standard in a few years of New Yorkers (440 optional), but to me "New Yorker" associates with either "Hemi" (of appropriate size and generations), 413, or 440. Not unlike a car ad stating "440 big block".
D) Weren't there some repro emblems that could have been converted to "stick-on" that might have "Kept it all in the family"?
Many thoughts, not judging, just contemplating.
Happy NEW YEAR!
CBODY67
B) Considering that when the cars came to market, we were in a fuel crisis and "big" was not "in". Engines included. But unless one was around during that time, that historical fact would be lost on whomever might see the new emblem. For those that have a bit of knowledge of that era and the cars from back then, your addition further cements in their database of how fuel hungry the car might be, in their minds. Another form of "conspicuous consumption" in an era when (as now) fuel economy can be important to many. "You're using up all of that gas I'm saving", might be a reaction of some, for example.
C) The 400-4bbl might have been standard in a few years of New Yorkers (440 optional), but to me "New Yorker" associates with either "Hemi" (of appropriate size and generations), 413, or 440. Not unlike a car ad stating "440 big block".
D) Weren't there some repro emblems that could have been converted to "stick-on" that might have "Kept it all in the family"?
Many thoughts, not judging, just contemplating.
Happy NEW YEAR!
CBODY67
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I think it looks pretty good. If you were to put it inside you could do it with a vinyl graphic that wouldn't take any room up could be easily removed if you get tired of it.
Newport 66
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I removed the tabs and used adhesive tape to install them. Easily removed by me or the next caretaker.
Thanks for the very thoughtful response.
I had forgotten about (B). Looking back, no one had engine call outs much after 1974 even on “high performance” vehicles
There were exceptions like trans ams etc. but full sized..... nothing. Even the eldorado dropped its 8.2 liter call out in 73.
Your right about the image of New Yorkers historically having the big boys under their hoods.... hemi, 413, 440. (No call outs at all)
Things got mixed up in the later 70’s formals with their optional engines down to a 360. (Still no call outs)
As to all in the family emblems.... there are a few that I looked at.... (coronet 440 emblem being the one I most looked into but crazy expensive.) And I may return to.... but for $14 bucks I just wanted to see how it would look.
It’s a process.
Looks to fit inside easily...
JJ300
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My former 300 had a call out added by the previous owner, front fender, behind wheel well. Gotta enlarge pic to see it. I thought it was a nice touch.
commando1
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Looks great with the painted roof!
brougham brummel
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High rise with dual 4 barrels.Beautiful.Does it need head and cam work or just larger dual exhaust.Just curious.B.B
commando1
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And where is this today?.....
JJ300
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Spain ...truly the one that got away. Buckets, console, no air.
I am with Commando1 on this. Imperials and New Yorkers are about dignified elegance (whitewalls every time for these cars).
It doesn't need call outs. Having said that, 73 T&C did a great job of it and didn't go crazy drilling holes.
The trunk lock cover is a definitely acceptable mod and very much in line with the Imperials from which the NYBs came.
Still an outstanding example that I'd be very proud to own. Much respect to Javier!
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