I have resurected this thread because I have two C3RA-14225-A Cobra badges (sourced from Finish Line) that I want to mount on the nose and trunk. Finish Line directions indicate the front to mount at 11.5" forward of the edge of the hood and the rear to mount 18.5" from top edge of trunk.
The Finish Line directions do not indicate if the measurement is to the edge of the badge, to the top pin, or to the center of the badge.
Mickmate, I trust you measurements more. Were your measurements specifically for the FFR MkIV the OP wanted to fit, or were your measurements for placement per the 1960's CSX originals?
My replica is a '66 427 S/C body style....very original looking, according to the gentleman who worked for the Yates racing organization and who swore up and down it was original, said he knew so because he had worked on quite a few back in the mid-to-late 1960's...until I tapped on the body and it was clear that it is fiberglass
. Since it is such a convincing replica I would like to have the badge placement correct, too.
Additionally, should the back of the badge rest directly on the paint or should there be some sort of cushion between the badge and the paint?
Thanks for whatever info you can provide!
Cheers!
Dugly
