Atlas1
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As many of you know the preproduction Mach 1’s had black emblems. I was really disappointed to see the production emblems changed to a polished raised letter over the black base. I’ve spent the last couple months trying to find a company willing to make emblem overlays for the factory Mach emblem and I’m extremely pleased to say I think I’ve found someone. I lost count of how many companies I reached out to! Most did not respond. The few that did, unfortunately did not have the capability or desire to work with me.
The idea I have in mind is a 3D vinyl overlay with an adhesive backing. I have seen emblem overlays that are a sticker but I wanted something better than that. On my previous 4runner I had the type of overlays I’m talking about that were sold by Toyota and they are in my opinion, much superior to a simple sticker.
I have a phone call later this week with the owner of the company to discuss this project. What I’d like to know before that call is who else would be interested in this? I will have more details after speaking with him but it sounds like his capabilities include modeling the actual emblems on my car and creating a file in which they can produce a set of emblems, presumably in a variety of colors. I’m looking to match the preproduction car but if you guys have any input or questions I’d be happy to get more info.
I was fortunate to talk to someone that was involved with the Mach 1 program and he believes the emblems were satin black. From the pictures I’ve seen, I can’t quite determine if they were all one color black, or if the base was black with magnetic raised letters. Either way, I will be seeing this project through! I’d like to be able to help out anyone else that wants these emblem covers as well so if you are interested feel free to post in here, including any questions or requests that you would have. I’m posting some pictures of the preproduction car with black emblems as well as the Toyota emblems covers so you hopefully get a better idea of what I’m referring to.
thanks everyone!
The idea I have in mind is a 3D vinyl overlay with an adhesive backing. I have seen emblem overlays that are a sticker but I wanted something better than that. On my previous 4runner I had the type of overlays I’m talking about that were sold by Toyota and they are in my opinion, much superior to a simple sticker.
I have a phone call later this week with the owner of the company to discuss this project. What I’d like to know before that call is who else would be interested in this? I will have more details after speaking with him but it sounds like his capabilities include modeling the actual emblems on my car and creating a file in which they can produce a set of emblems, presumably in a variety of colors. I’m looking to match the preproduction car but if you guys have any input or questions I’d be happy to get more info.
I was fortunate to talk to someone that was involved with the Mach 1 program and he believes the emblems were satin black. From the pictures I’ve seen, I can’t quite determine if they were all one color black, or if the base was black with magnetic raised letters. Either way, I will be seeing this project through! I’d like to be able to help out anyone else that wants these emblem covers as well so if you are interested feel free to post in here, including any questions or requests that you would have. I’m posting some pictures of the preproduction car with black emblems as well as the Toyota emblems covers so you hopefully get a better idea of what I’m referring to.
thanks everyone!
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