911T Script
 

Just picked up a "911T" badge for the rear decklid. Has anyone ever installed one of these by removing the posts and using some sort of adhesive? If so, what adhesive, and how did it work?

PO had it removed and had the holes filled before the car was repainted. (I can see little beads of metal on the underside of the decklid - sorry, no digital cam so no pics.) In searching this board, I read advice saying don't try to punch-out or redrill these holes, as they're likely covered with bondo under the paint, and that could crack, causing more problems. One suggestion was to remove the posts on the script piece and use adhesive tape, but no response as to whether that worked or how well.

Thanks,
Chris

I don't see why this wouldn't work?? Use some double sided tape which is specified for use on automotive exterior trim. Alot of name plates on more modern cars are attached in this way. I'm sure your local part store would have something for you to use.

I'd leave the decklid alone. It could get expensive just to attach a script.

That's what I was thinking, that most manufacturers just use adhesive on modern cars. I hear what you're saying about the decklid, and the less drilling the better, even though it's all scratched to hell now because the PO added a whale tail without the rubber gasket, just set the fibreglass on the metal. Nice...

Anyway, I'll check the parts store tomorrow.

Chris

By the way, just out of curiousity, where'd you pick up the Crown Vic Police Interceptor? Just curious because my father in law is a manager at the Ford plant where they build them - he had a hand in yours. :-)

Chris

A nearby dealership had about 10 of them. I needed a car and it amused me. It had a very easy life as a Tomahawk, WI patrol car. Good body, no rattles, shakes, etc.

I beat the living snot out of it, and it still drives like a champ!

Yeah, that doesn't surprise me. From what I know of how they're built, they should be some of the toughest cars on the road, require the least maintenance. Compared to the standard crown vic's, they're practically bulletproof. In fact, I think they literally are. Does it still have the gun rack in the trunk? :-)