Shift knob emblem
 

I'm not sure which catagory this question goes under so I'll put it here. I'm making a shift knob for my truck and I was wondering if anyone knows if I can get a round GMC emblem to fit on the top of it? I'm making a wooden knob on the lathe and I thought it would look nice if I had something to top off the knob.

Here are a couple I've done as tests.

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They're not supposed to be upside down, but hopefully you can get the idea.

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If you can find a lapel style pin with a original early 1900's GMC logo could be used, I've seen them around.

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Its wood so you could burn the flying GMC emblem into the end of it, then carve around it.
Or you could go with a glued on decal. Vinyl places will make those for you for a couple of dollars.

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Just use a small cutting bit in your router and replicate the old 1940's GMC emblem logo - its basically like doing cursive so you can't mess up but it will still have that old school look and historic significance - see image

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There are a couple of round shaped lapel pins right now on ebay, one is the early 1900's and the other is the late 60's style.

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Ok here is one of the logos that's 1 inch in diameter.

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This one is the late 60's style.

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Both of those lapel pins look good. I never thought of those. All of the ideas are pretty good, thanks.

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I made this sticker for my '55 GMC when a guy gave me a tissue holder that needed to be de-bowtied. 2 layers of vinyl. Probably would work if the knob was finished glossy before the decal application then clearcoated afterward.

I think that embebbing one of those lapel pins in there is the coolest idea though!

DAC

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I bought the pin in the first picture. It's supposed to come sometime next week. I hope it works, it could look good. (unless I mess it up)

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I just bought the late 60's pin, you may want to check some more out because there's another one similar to the one you got but with finer details.