Edge184 Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I was just surfing around to find some ideas on other mods on my Edge. I found a website that sells different colored ovals. Seems pretty cool if you want to tone down that blue oval. http://planetauto.homestead.com/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 these guys have been around for a while, have seen them talked about here & tried before with them, but is has been a while. the issue is he will not be doing the larger 9" ovals we need from what I understood long ago as I watched the site and even emailed. and in the last year, that has not changed. I gave up long ago on this guy, but just sent another email to see if anything has changed since you brought it up either way, it wouldn't be cheap even if he does, but I do not hold out much hope since it seems not much has changed on the site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge184 Posted April 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Yeah I sent him an email since our emblems were nnot listed. He has not responded back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze u Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 I ordered and received a silver emblem from them to use on a chrome mesh grille I had installed. I used the smaller 7in size, which came out nice. Posts some pics as soon as I find out how. And I agree the emblem was kind of pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge184 Posted April 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 I recieved an email back from them. They said that they have never sold an emblem for an Edge or had any requests. He did not even have the exact size. I sent him the sizes for the front and rear. He woould make them if I wanted them but it appears to be a pain to remove them, especially the rear one. So I found a site that makes vinyl decals that cover the logo. I ordered front and back, will let you know how they fir and what they loook like when I recieve them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 I recieved an email back from them. They said that they have never sold an emblem for an Edge or had any requests. He did not even have the exact size. I sent him the sizes for the front and rear. He woould make them if I wanted them but it appears to be a pain to remove them, especially the rear one. So I found a site that makes vinyl decals that cover the logo. I ordered front and back, will let you know how they fir and what they loook like when I recieve them. I got same email I also sent him sizes rear can be removed IIRC when I was installing my camera I am sure I saw threaded bolts.. the front, never looked but think it 'might' be part of the grill itself. you can see some of the decals here, I cant recall whom exactly, but one kat with the all murdered edge has them in black and a black vinyl covered grill and fogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge184 Posted April 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 yeah I removed the rear panel and there are six nuts that can be removed but they hold on the plastic molding that has the license plate light in it. It appears that there is some type of post that holds on the emblem, no nut or bolt, so I couldn't figure it out or get my fingers in there. So I gave up and order the vinyl decals. FOr the front you would have to remove the whole grille. There are three bolts that can be removed but without removing the grille forget it. I live my Edge buut what a pain to remove parts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorporateEdge Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 I would bet the logo is held in place by a system of one way clips. Pins in the back of the logo slide in to holes which have angled metal flanges that tighten up when the pin tries to back out (like a slip knot). Some of these work on smooth pins, others call for a pin with small ridges that function like the teeth on a set of handcuffs. This type of set up would greatly speed assembly of the parts. The other option is they use an adhesive. (contact cement or urethane). I'm surprised no one has had an emblem "removed" by vandals and gotten a look at the backing for the logo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 I'm surprised no one has had an emblem "removed" by vandals and gotten a look at the backing for the logo. anyone dumb enough to take a 'Ford" emblem should be on Worlds Dumbest Criminals... ha ha ha, it is not like a Mercedes emblem "yo yo yo.. watch me steal that Ford emblem kid.. that Ford emblem is TIGHT" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgtia Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 I recieved an email back from them. They said that they have never sold an emblem for an Edge or had any requests. He did not even have the exact size. I sent him the sizes for the front and rear. He woould make them if I wanted them but it appears to be a pain to remove them, especially the rear one. So I found a site that makes vinyl decals that cover the logo. I ordered front and back, will let you know how they fir and what they loook like when I recieve them. What is the website you ordered the vinyl decals from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorporateEdge Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 But a huge blue oval would look great hanging around some tough 15 year old from the suburbs neck! Wouldn't it ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 What is the website you ordered the vinyl decals from? I would guess it is here as this is the one talked about long ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge184 Posted April 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Yup that is the site. Still have not got them yet. FOr twenty bucks if they suck no big deal. If you are gonna wear the blue oval you have to have a silver chain...gold won't cut it......BUt that 9 inch front oval would look kewl... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Yup that is the site. Still have not got them yet. FOr twenty bucks if they suck no big deal. If you are gonna wear the blue oval you have to have a silver chain...gold won't cut it......BUt that 9 inch front oval would look kewl... not just silver... but chrome clad!!!! BOO YA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadrett Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 (edited) I would bet the logo is held in place by a system of one way clips. Pins in the back of the logo slide in to holes which have angled metal flanges that tighten up when the pin tries to back out (like a slip knot). Some of these work on smooth pins, others call for a pin with small ridges that function like the teeth on a set of handcuffs. This type of set up would greatly speed assembly of the parts.The other option is they use an adhesive. (contact cement or urethane). U'r very close to correct. The two pins are shaped like a + sign if looked at straight on & during assembly they push aside plastic tabs/flanges, much as U describe. I would characterize the "locking" action as like a Chinese finger puzzle. As stated, the Ford badge is further held in place with an oval piece of two sided "tape." The tail gate molding consists of two parts: (1) the black plastic piece that holds license lamps & lift gate "unlock" switch & (2) the "paint-to-match" piece that holds the Ford badge. These two are held together with a series of tabs & notches around the periphery. Six 2-ended studs screw thru black piece & into painted piece. Threads put me in mind of course wood screw. On other end is machine thread for nuts mentioned by Edge184 in post#7. If U really want to remove badge, U have to dissemble black & painted parts. Then (all at same time) pull 4 tabs away from 2 pins & carefully pry badge to separate it from tape or maybe tape from molding. I'm too embarrassed :blush: to tell how I came to have such intimate knowledge of this area. Suffice to say it was an act of extreme carelessness. However, I was more lucky than anyone could hope for in such a situation & it cost very little to put right. Edited April 17, 2009 by dadrett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge184 Posted April 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 GOt the overlays for the emblems. Here are a few pics. It also came with one for the little blue oval on the steering wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorporateEdge Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Ar there matey,there be pirates driving that crossover thingy behind us ! The edge looks nice and clean and polished ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge184 Posted April 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Has to be polished before picture taking day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igcitng Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 How have they held up for you? GOt the overlays for the emblems. Here are a few pics. It also came with one for the little blue oval on the steering wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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