New rear emblem - access to rear black deck lid

[ecoboyboost]

The pony emblem has dropped off my 2016 ecoboost. I've bought a replica 65 filler cap to modify to a trunk emblem.
My question are: how thick is the black deck lid? and can I get access to the rear of it by taking off the trim in the trunk?
If it works I'll post pics.
Thanks in advance.

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[Bikeman315]

This might help.

 

[ecoboyboost]

This might help.

Yes that helps. I know now that I have sheet metal to drill through as well as the deck lid. Thanks
I just need to confirm I can get access to the body behind the deck lid by removing the trunk trim.

 

[ecoboyboost]

I adapted the filler cap with some bolts and used a painted aluminium disc to hide the old holes. I'm quite please with the look of it.

 

[Bikeman315]

I adapted the filler cap with some bolts and used a painted aluminium disc to hide the old holes. I'm quite please with the look of it.

That really looks sharp. The perfect marriage of new and old.

 

[2016S550]

Aren’t there new replacement panels with no holes available at a fairly inexpensive price?

 

[Bikeman315]

Aren’t there new replacement panels with no holes available at a fairly inexpensive price?

Yes there are but in this case was unnecessary. OP did a great job modifying his OEM panel.

 

[2016S550]

I agree they made it look nice, some may just want an easier way without the extra work of fitting a disc and may not have that kind of knowledge, skills, or experience.

 

[ecoboyboost]

I used a table leg bracket. Drilled it out to take two bolts (welded in). I screwed this assembly to the inside of the filler cap after removing the fuel cap innards.
the hardest thing was aligning the holes for the decklid and aluminium disc. I was lucky and got it right first time.
see pics

 

[ecoboyboost]

If someone wants to steal it they will have to disassemble the rear of the car!

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