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wildcat · 04-25-2008, 08:09 AM

I debadged my 2007 truck a while back, and have been trying to come up with something to replace the Dodge emblem on the front grille. I decided to put the Cummins “C’ on the grille.
This is what I came up with, and how I did it..

First, I had to cut of the “Turbo Diesel” part. I used a cut off wheel, starting from the back of the emblem low enough not to get into the actual “C”. It helps to put the “Turbo Diesel part in a vise to hold it.

This is what it looked like after cutting. Can’t stress enough to be sure you are low on the “C”, if you use this method, because the plastic gets hot and melts a little.

Next, I did some sanding and then some trimming with a sharp knife.

\

This is what it looks like.

I used some goo gone to clean up the back side of the “C”

Here it is cleaned up

Next, I removed the Ram emblem using fishing line. (10 Pound test)
It's actually held to the Grille with double sided tape, but there are 2 "Locator" pins on it, so the easiest way to remove it is work some fishing line between it and the grille in a sawing motion. You have walk the line around the locator pins, but that's no biggie. After that, you pry gently with a slender screwdriver or knife.

Just remember, you can't just start on one side and cut through to the other side.

Once you get the emblem off the grille, you will be able to release the latches that hold the chrome Ram's head to the black background. No double sided tape on that part.
I used the knife to trim away the snap sockets so I’d have a flat surface to mount the “C”.

I cleaned the glue and sticker residue off the grille.

I masked off the emblem area, and began to paint it black. This will help blend the black background piece into the grille.

After a couple coats of Gloss Black

The “C” is flat, and the black background piece is curved a little, so I used a dark gray RTV to glue it to the black background piece.
I let the RTV dry overnight.

This is how it looks so far.

After letting it dry overnight (It’s not completely dry, but good enough to work with). I used the same RTV to glue it to the truck.
Here’s the finished piece.

Daylight pics

As always, feel free to comment or ask questions!

__________________
Bill Mish
2007 Dodge 3500 4X4/5.9L/48RE, SRT-10 hood, Recon, Isspro, ICEBOX/Amsoil, Walbro, SMARTY, FBD CFM+, FBD HGD, FBD 5" exhaust. 418hp/800tq

Last edited by wildcat : 05-08-2008 at 03:58 PM. Reason: Clarification on emblem removal.

***elephantrider*** · 04-25-2008, 08:24 AM

damn nice piece there. looks good.

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BEERPLAY · 04-25-2008, 08:29 AM

Would Love To See It From A Little Farther Away

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CLINTD · 04-25-2008, 08:34 AM

Nice job. I did kinda the same thing last night. I have a ranch hand replacement bumper. I took off the ranch hand plate in the front and put my cummins emblem in its place.

MOPAR MAN · 04-25-2008, 08:36 AM

looks good!

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wildcat · 04-25-2008, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elephantrider

damn nice piece there. looks good.

Thanks!

__________________
Bill Mish
2007 Dodge 3500 4X4/5.9L/48RE, SRT-10 hood, Recon, Isspro, ICEBOX/Amsoil, Walbro, SMARTY, FBD CFM+, FBD HGD, FBD 5" exhaust. 418hp/800tq

wildcat · 04-25-2008, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BEERPLAY

Would Love To See It From A Little Farther Away

Yeah, the front of the truck is parked about 3 feet from the front wall of the house, I'll take it out later and get some full grille shots for you.

__________________
Bill Mish
2007 Dodge 3500 4X4/5.9L/48RE, SRT-10 hood, Recon, Isspro, ICEBOX/Amsoil, Walbro, SMARTY, FBD CFM+, FBD HGD, FBD 5" exhaust. 418hp/800tq

BEERPLAY · 04-25-2008, 08:38 AM

Thanks You Need To Patent That And Sell Them

__________________
ITS A 12VER ENOUGH SAID
HANK HILL
STRICKLAND PROANE
WE SELL PROPANE AND PROPANE ACCESSORIES

DAMMIT, BOBBY!

***Talon4u2nv*** · 04-25-2008, 08:39 AM

looks good...dont think it'll work on a 2nd gen tho

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K&N Intake with Amsoil filter, 5" soot pipe, Autometer boost/egt/fuel/trans temp, Coaltrain 100s, Airdog150, Boost Elbow and Edge Drag COMP with BD Stealth Plate, 3G wheels with 285/70R17 BFG AT KO tires.
In Need of a Goerend with all the goodies

kevin95695 · 04-25-2008, 08:42 AM

Nice. Reminds me of what I say all the time: I bought a Cummins, they threw in a Dodge pickup.

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wildcat · 04-25-2008, 05:29 PM

Added the full grille shots. They didn't come out so good, maybe I'll take some in the sunlight...

__________________
Bill Mish
2007 Dodge 3500 4X4/5.9L/48RE, SRT-10 hood, Recon, Isspro, ICEBOX/Amsoil, Walbro, SMARTY, FBD CFM+, FBD HGD, FBD 5" exhaust. 418hp/800tq

***Tuffguy707*** · 04-25-2008, 05:35 PM

looks good man. i need to do that to my truck

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mine 2007 laramie 4x4 black with 5.9 and strait 6 inch exhaust by bullydog. quad cab 8' bed 3500 srw, nav, sunroof and bucket seats, bullydog rfi ,silencer ring MIA, bullydog pmt ,hornblaster train horns

my work trucks:
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 98 24V C&C...01 C&C....07 6.7 C&C

04-25-2008, 08:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
wildcat Super Moderator/TECH SPECIALIST Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,149 wildcat's Truck Pics	Cummins Grill logo I debadged my 2007 truck a while back, and have been trying to come up with something to replace the Dodge emblem on the front grille. I decided to put the Cummins “C’ on the grille. This is what I came up with, and how I did it.. First, I had to cut of the “Turbo Diesel” part. I used a cut off wheel, starting from the back of the emblem low enough not to get into the actual “C”. It helps to put the “Turbo Diesel part in a vise to hold it. This is what it looked like after cutting. Can’t stress enough to be sure you are low on the “C”, if you use this method, because the plastic gets hot and melts a little. Next, I did some sanding and then some trimming with a sharp knife. \ This is what it looks like. I used some goo gone to clean up the back side of the “C” Here it is cleaned up Next, I removed the Ram emblem using fishing line. (10 Pound test) It's actually held to the Grille with double sided tape, but there are 2 "Locator" pins on it, so the easiest way to remove it is work some fishing line between it and the grille in a sawing motion. You have walk the line around the locator pins, but that's no biggie. After that, you pry gently with a slender screwdriver or knife. Just remember, you can't just start on one side and cut through to the other side. Once you get the emblem off the grille, you will be able to release the latches that hold the chrome Ram's head to the black background. No double sided tape on that part. I used the knife to trim away the snap sockets so I’d have a flat surface to mount the “C”. I cleaned the glue and sticker residue off the grille. I masked off the emblem area, and began to paint it black. This will help blend the black background piece into the grille. After a couple coats of Gloss Black The “C” is flat, and the black background piece is curved a little, so I used a dark gray RTV to glue it to the black background piece. I let the RTV dry overnight. This is how it looks so far. After letting it dry overnight (It’s not completely dry, but good enough to work with). I used the same RTV to glue it to the truck. Here’s the finished piece. Daylight pics As always, feel free to comment or ask questions! __________________ Bill Mish 2007 Dodge 3500 4X4/5.9L/48RE, SRT-10 hood, Recon, Isspro, ICEBOX/Amsoil, Walbro, SMARTY, FBD CFM+, FBD HGD, FBD 5" exhaust. 418hp/800tq Last edited by wildcat : 05-08-2008 at 03:58 PM. Reason: Clarification on emblem removal.

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04-25-2008, 08:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
*elephantrider* Diesel Head Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: double r tx Posts: 1,443 elephantrider's Truck Pics	damn nice piece there. looks good. __________________ 04.5 325 hp 6sp qclb - cipa mirrors - b&w tob - airbags - edge ez EZD1000D - cat with pipe ( for hot stuff ) - isspros - http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/n...antrider_2008/

04-25-2008, 08:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
BEERPLAY BANNED SOON Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS Posts: 616 BEERPLAY's Truck Pics	Would Love To See It From A Little Farther Away __________________ ITS A 12VER ENOUGH SAID HANK HILL STRICKLAND PROANE WE SELL PROPANE AND PROPANE ACCESSORIES DAMMIT, BOBBY!

04-25-2008, 08:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
CLINTD Cummins Fan Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 88 CLINTD's Truck Pics	Nice job. I did kinda the same thing last night. I have a ranch hand replacement bumper. I took off the ranch hand plate in the front and put my cummins emblem in its place.

04-25-2008, 08:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
MOPAR MAN Diesel Head Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan beach,CA Posts: 1,764 MOPAR MAN's Truck Pics	looks good! __________________ 00 Ram 2500 4x4 5-SPD, S&B CAI, AF1 Intake Horn, 5" TB Exhaust, Edge Juce W/Atitude (HOT), Custom GT3788R Dual B.B. turbo, 120HP EDM Injectors, FASS 150/150, H.O. VP44, 7" Lift, ValAir DD Clutch, Fluidamper, & more to come

04-25-2008, 08:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
BEERPLAY BANNED SOON Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS Posts: 616 BEERPLAY's Truck Pics	Thanks You Need To Patent That And Sell Them __________________ ITS A 12VER ENOUGH SAID HANK HILL STRICKLAND PROANE WE SELL PROPANE AND PROPANE ACCESSORIES DAMMIT, BOBBY!

04-25-2008, 08:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
*Talon4u2nv* Need more money 4 habit! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 377 Talon4u2nv's Truck Pics	looks good...dont think it'll work on a 2nd gen tho __________________ 2000 Ram 2500 QC Sport K&N Intake with Amsoil filter, 5" soot pipe, Autometer boost/egt/fuel/trans temp, Coaltrain 100s, Airdog150, Boost Elbow and Edge Drag COMP with BD Stealth Plate, 3G wheels with 285/70R17 BFG AT KO tires. In Need of a Goerend with all the goodies

04-25-2008, 08:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
kevin95695 Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Woodland CA USA Posts: 239 kevin95695's Truck Pics	Nice. Reminds me of what I say all the time: I bought a Cummins, they threw in a Dodge pickup. __________________ '05HO3500qc/sb4xauto4.10icebox/EAAU4091filter/toob/ silencer:MIA 5"pipe w/dynaflex+6"tip edgejuiceattitude+gauges/striker2: Now go put on the helmet.

04-25-2008, 05:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
wildcat Super Moderator/TECH SPECIALIST Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,149 wildcat's Truck Pics	Added the full grille shots. They didn't come out so good, maybe I'll take some in the sunlight... __________________ Bill Mish 2007 Dodge 3500 4X4/5.9L/48RE, SRT-10 hood, Recon, Isspro, ICEBOX/Amsoil, Walbro, SMARTY, FBD CFM+, FBD HGD, FBD 5" exhaust. 418hp/800tq

04-25-2008, 05:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
*Tuffguy707* mmmmm beer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canton,Ohio Posts: 1,569 Tuffguy707's Truck Pics	looks good man. i need to do that to my truck __________________ mine 2007 laramie 4x4 black with 5.9 and strait 6 inch exhaust by bullydog. quad cab 8' bed 3500 srw, nav, sunroof and bucket seats, bullydog rfi ,silencer ring MIA, bullydog pmt ,hornblaster train horns my work trucks: GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 98 24V C&C...01 C&C....07 6.7 C&C