Barry Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 We contracted a place to make these Theremodyne/Diesel Emblems from scratch using an original as a patteren and CNC waterjet machine to do the work! The mounting pins will be 100% on the money on these repros, but the waterjet can't seem to get the outside bevel just right. After several tries, they want to supply them as shown. They look damn good, but the letters are just a little square cut rather than thin and beveled. Take a look at the pics below and let me know what you think. Would you use these on your truck? (Did I mention that the pins line up perfect? )Our ReprosClose upAnother CloseupLaying downOurs vs. originalAnother of ours vs originalCurrent misaligned reprosCurrent upcloseOurs vs currentAll threeDiesel side viewAnother shot of our reprosArtsy sun glare shot! 1 Quote Barry - Watt's Truck Center Parts Manager and BMT Webmaster...1-888-304-MACK Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3973-thermodynediesel-emblemsneed-opinions/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 if the price is better than having stock ones repaired than this is a great option!Trent. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3973-thermodynediesel-emblemsneed-opinions/#findComment-20402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrem Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 They look good to me. I would definitely use them and most likely will get some because they are the only badges that my B-61 is lacking. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3973-thermodynediesel-emblemsneed-opinions/#findComment-20403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thermodynediesel Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I think they look fine. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3973-thermodynediesel-emblemsneed-opinions/#findComment-20413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thermodynediesel Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I think they look fine. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3973-thermodynediesel-emblemsneed-opinions/#findComment-20414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanscottbuilders Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 If somebody is showing for originality, these probably won't work.But for all of the rest of us - they look great.Got any pricing Barry, and are you thinking of the model numberbadges also? (B61, B67 etc.)Thanks,Paul Van Scott 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3973-thermodynediesel-emblemsneed-opinions/#findComment-20442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted July 10, 2008 Author Share Posted July 10, 2008 Working on pricing...If these are a go, number badges will be next! We should be able to make them in any combination! Quote Barry - Watt's Truck Center Parts Manager and BMT Webmaster...1-888-304-MACK Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3973-thermodynediesel-emblemsneed-opinions/#findComment-20443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DADDYSLILGURL Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 ARE THEY THAT REALLY SOFT ETAL MATERIAL?? MY PICKED UP 2 B73 EMBLEMS LIKE 2 YRS AGO AT MACUNGIE AND ONE BROKE IN HALF AND THE OTHES I BUOT TO FALL OUT!! SO ARE THEY STURDY CUZ IF THE ARE ID LIKE OOKIN AT A SET OF B-73S Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3973-thermodynediesel-emblemsneed-opinions/#findComment-20456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 looks good to me,I sure wouldn't hesitate to use them. And probably 99% of people would never notice they're not original equipment. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3973-thermodynediesel-emblemsneed-opinions/#findComment-20508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Kinda sad when modern technology can't reproduce something so simple.Most people probably wouldn't notice,but those going for 100% authentic won't like them.I see the price of originals going way up. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3973-thermodynediesel-emblemsneed-opinions/#findComment-20532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog man Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Looks like close enough fer goverment work fer me i would use them later Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3973-thermodynediesel-emblemsneed-opinions/#findComment-20781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr & Mrs Nobby Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 We need thermodyne badges. Is it possible to still get originals???Hubby wants to know if sandblasting the repro badges before chroming would soften the edges Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3973-thermodynediesel-emblemsneed-opinions/#findComment-20890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Barry, What is the composition of the base, or parent metal of these reproduction emblems? Are they aluminum, zinc, steel, etc?Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3973-thermodynediesel-emblemsneed-opinions/#findComment-20893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 Barry, What is the composition of the base, or parent metal of these reproduction emblems? Are they aluminum, zinc, steel, etc?RobI'll find out for sure, but I believe them to be steel. They are somewhat heavy in weight. Quote Barry - Watt's Truck Center Parts Manager and BMT Webmaster...1-888-304-MACK Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3973-thermodynediesel-emblemsneed-opinions/#findComment-20902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Pretty impressive looking. I'd use them, as like everyone else...NOS perfection my truck isn't.My originals are pretty fair condition, though pitted from sitting outside for a long time. I'm sure they were replaced when the truck was painted way back when. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3973-thermodynediesel-emblemsneed-opinions/#findComment-20905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
95k1500 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 They look good to me as well, and would also be interested in a set.Dave Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3973-thermodynediesel-emblemsneed-opinions/#findComment-20908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcticmack Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 They look good to me as well, and would also be interested in a set.DaveI would get a set for mine but I didnt see a price are these avail???? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3973-thermodynediesel-emblemsneed-opinions/#findComment-22563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcticmack Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 I would get a set for mine but I didnt see a price are these avail????BUMP Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3973-thermodynediesel-emblemsneed-opinions/#findComment-22902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 If they can be kept on the down low, I could use a couple also.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3973-thermodynediesel-emblemsneed-opinions/#findComment-22905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD 5020 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I have to agree with Superdog, I can’t believe that we cannot duplicate the originals. Maybe I am too particular but in the antique tractor world this would never fly. Personally, this would have to be a last resort. I just like certian things to look original. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3973-thermodynediesel-emblemsneed-opinions/#findComment-24474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Covert Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I have to agree with Superdog, I can’t believe that we cannot duplicate the originals. Maybe I am too particular but in the antique tractor world this would never fly. Personally, this would have to be a last resort. I just like certian things to look original.If you had to tell someone that they werent original how bad could it be? I saw the originals at the Mack Museum in Macungie Pa. If Iam not mistaken they were made of Walnut. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3973-thermodynediesel-emblemsneed-opinions/#findComment-24475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffbyrne Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I would use them. Are the later Thermodyne badges available? Like on F models, capital letters with a line under, I'd be interested in a couple of those also. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3973-thermodynediesel-emblemsneed-opinions/#findComment-37114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 If your out to win awards in truck shows, then yeah... go restored original emblems $$$$But I'd like my truck to look good and still be affordable and functionalthumbs up on the replica Can't please all the people all the timeBut you can please most of them with these emblems 1 Quote GLENNGRANDKIDS :Gods little gift to us for not killing our kids while they were growing upAll I want, is just to be luv'd and for my Check Engine light to go out on my Volvo. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3973-thermodynediesel-emblemsneed-opinions/#findComment-40923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaroslav Ficenec Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Hello,mam interest emblem thermodyne+disselPlease contact --jarda.ficenec@seznam.czthank you Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3973-thermodynediesel-emblemsneed-opinions/#findComment-292201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Hello,mam interest emblem thermodyne+disselPlease contact --jarda.ficenec@seznam.czthank youYou better go to Watt's online store page, find them there in the "Antique Mack parts" and make an order.There's a lot of other B model stuff you might be enjoyed to see.Vlad Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3973-thermodynediesel-emblemsneed-opinions/#findComment-292203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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