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: Coach Badges-Deluxe Buckles


JKP
Jun 4th, 04, 11:23 AM
I need new "Coach Badges" to replace the faded ones on my 65 deluxe buckles.

Any good sources out there?

Rich-L79
Jun 4th, 04, 2:11 PM
None. Some company tooled them up some years back but didn't secure GM or Fisher Body rights and they were shut down in a hurry. It's a shame too, because they were a perfect reproduction. I don't mean pretty close but PERFECT reproduction.

Your best bet is to either find a set of buckles with good badges or if your originals are decent but faded you can paint the red, blue and gold areas with thinned out paint to restore the color.

JKP
Jun 9th, 04, 3:28 PM
Thanks, Rich. I spoke with Snake-Oyl, and they charge $20 per badge. A little pricey, but they are available.

Rich-L79
Jun 9th, 04, 4:05 PM
Snake-Oyl's prices are on the high side but they do excellent work and use excellent materials. And who else restores seat belts and buckles? Let us know how yours turn out.

JKP
Jun 9th, 04, 11:14 PM
I agree. Will let you know.

JKP
Jun 30th, 04, 11:40 PM
Got the badges the other day and they look great. A little pricey, but I am happy with them. Took about 10 minutes to remove old badges, clean the surface, and apply the new ones.