Enough with all these little badges and logos!

[Rocketeer61]

Back in the 60s and 70s, dealers would put their logo "ad" on the back by drilling two holes and putting the (usually) chrome ad on with a couple of tinnerman nuts. My Dad would wait until the deal was ready to be signed and then he would ask how much they were going to take off for the "free" advertising. Since removing the nameplate would require body work (filling the holes, touch up paint, etc), the dealer would give him an additional amount off the price -- I remember on his '65 Impala he got $100 off, which was a reasonable amount in 1965! Of course, this won't work today since the ads are "stick on" and easily removed, as I found out when I bought my '99 Ranger -- the dealer just removed the sticker! No money off..

Yep. I also remember those little black rubber plugs for the holes and the streaks of rust coming down from behind the dealer logo if you left it on. The dealer had double coverage-either people saw the logo and theoretically went to that dealer or your car rusted out and you replaced it or both.

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[JimH]

 

[9zero1790]

i get annoyed with all the badges and labels also. but i did cover up some with stickers from companies i like so im not really one to talk . the winch brand and westin bumper logo had to go. im still thinking on how to cover them up and not look so trashy lol.

 

[9zero1790]

anyone remember when dealers had engraved or stamped pickup rear bumpers. that always reminds me of small town life lol

 

[pwrplay]

Are you still advertising for the dealership? First thing I took off it was the dealer badge on the tailgate, the 2nd thing was the branded license plate bracket when I got my plates

These are the first things I remove on all my vehicles. I figure if they want me to advertise their business, they can pay me a monthly advertisement fee.

 

[Canadian Ranger]

These are the first things I remove on all my vehicles. I figure if they want me to advertise their business, they can pay me a monthly advertisement fee.

That's my point of view too. I won't even wear Under Armor clothing....they don't make anything without their logo splashed across the front of it, and it's the most expensive polyester on the market, to top it all off.

 

[Murphie]

Back in the 60s and 70s, dealers would put their logo "ad" on the back by drilling two holes and putting the (usually) chrome ad on with a couple of tinnerman nuts. My Dad would wait until the deal was ready to be signed and then he would ask how much they were going to take off for the "free" advertising. Since removing the nameplate would require body work (filling the holes, touch up paint, etc), the dealer would give him an additional amount off the price -- I remember on his '65 Impala he got $100 off, which was a reasonable amount in 1965! Of course, this won't work today since the ads are "stick on" and easily removed, as I found out when I bought my '99 Ranger -- the dealer just removed the sticker! No money off..

My dad had a 1960 Ford Galaxie that had the emblem removed and repainted. The paint on that corner of the trunk didn't age the same, and really stood out.

 

[Stevedbvik1]

That's my point of view too. I won't even wear Under Armor clothing....they don't make anything without their logo splashed across the front of it, and it's the most expensive polyester on the market, to top it all off.

98.5% of my clothing comes from garage sales so I don’t really care what’s on it . Although it’s awkward sometimes when people call me Bob because of the name label on my shirt/coat

 

[Bob902]

anyone remember when dealers had engraved or stamped pickup rear bumpers. that always reminds me of small town life lol

Man, that brings back memories!

 

[Bob902]

98.5% of my clothing comes from garage sales so I don’t really care what’s on it . Although it’s awkward sometimes when people call me Bob because of the name label on my shirt/coat

Bob is the man!!!!

 

[Stevedbvik1]

Bob is the man!!!!

Lots of Bob stuff at garage sales. Although not many Dr. Bob things ?

 

[Grumpaw]

Here's a good one. A one year only.....who can remember/name this one ???

 

[IdahoRanger]

98.5% of my clothing comes from garage sales so I don’t really care what’s on it . Although it’s awkward sometimes when people call me Bob because of the name label on my shirt/coat

As long as I'm never called Nike it's all good.

 

[AzScorpion]

As long as I'm never called Nike it's all good.

Better than being called PINK!

 

[9zero1790]

Here's a good one. A one year only.....who can remember/name this one ???

man thats a stumper. i wanna guess Buick / Cadillac but a shot in the dark.

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