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maxprime
01/15/2012, 01:25 PM
After looking at the VX emblems that are for sale on the net. I decided to make some VX emblems to replace the Isuzu one in the grill.
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n18/maxprime57/vehicross/DSCF1031.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n18/maxprime57/vehicross/DSCF1029.jpg
They are 1/8 th polished aluminium. I wanted a different font that had a alittle asian brush stroke style and this is what I came up with. I also beveled the edges at different angles. I haven't decided. But, I'm thinking about making a backing to mount them on that fits into the grill insert rather than just mounting them in there direct. :confused: After that, i'll be ready to powder coat them.

bigblock8396375
01/15/2012, 01:46 PM
Looks great! Nice design.

VCrossfan
01/15/2012, 01:56 PM
Very Nice Design :thumbup::thumbup:

Vendetta
01/15/2012, 02:21 PM
Are you looking to produce these for sale? I'm in the market for a replacement for the ISUZU grill badge.

maxprime
01/15/2012, 03:19 PM
Thanks everyone, I too thought they looked nice,hehe.

Well, I could make them if anyone wants them. Let me figure out the mounting and get some pictures up of what i'm thinking of and we can go from there. I want it to look like it would be factory.

After thinking about it . The first one I'm going to do will be backlit with white leds. Hopefully it will be done tomarrow.

Jonnie
01/15/2012, 05:26 PM
Like!

bluzvr4
01/15/2012, 05:35 PM
in for pics and price

Gussie2000
01/15/2012, 11:57 PM
Looking good !!!!

maxprime
01/16/2012, 12:53 PM
Ok, I'm in the final stretch now.
I refinished the grill and gave the fangs a polish. Now since the grill isn't totally dry I just placed the VX emblem in so you can see what it looks like.
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n18/maxprime57/vehicross/DSCF1034.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n18/maxprime57/vehicross/DSCF1035.jpg

I have figured out how to back light the emblem. But it will take me alittle longer to finish that part. So bare with me.

Ok, after looking at this grill I decided not going to back light these. I'll do that on the 99 VX.
So, if you want any emblems, let me know.
They are $20.00 + shipping and will be backed with 3M trim tape.

Vendetta
01/16/2012, 12:58 PM
I'm in.

No backlights for me though. (Nothing personal...) ;)

maxprime
01/16/2012, 11:21 PM
Well. after thinking about it I decided to make the grill for my 01 back lit.
So, finished the emblem backing so the light will shine thru, wet sanded the grill on last coat of black and now as soon as I get the leds it can all go together.

If anyone wants to do this.
I'll put detailed instructions on how to make it back lit and don't worry, it is easy and still looks like it was factory.
So, as it's finished. I'll post the pictures. :bwgy:

maxprime
01/17/2012, 02:31 AM
Ok, pictures are up !

Night with flash
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n18/maxprime57/vehicross/DSCF1040.jpg
Close up with flash
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n18/maxprime57/vehicross/DSCF1047.jpg
Parking lights
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n18/maxprime57/vehicross/Plights.jpg
All lights
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n18/maxprime57/vehicross/alllights.jpg

johnnyapollo
01/17/2012, 04:04 AM
I'll take a set.

-- John

Riff Raff
01/17/2012, 04:33 AM
Parking lights
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n18/maxprime57/vehicross/Plights.jpg


Max-- A different question of sorts........I see you have Yellow Fog Lights, and the Lens is Clear (OEM lens perhaps???). Are you using OEM Fog Light housings with a replacement Yellow Bulb??? If so, what is the Brand Name & Wattage (model number) of the replacement Yellow Bulbs that you have in your OEM Fog Light housings??? Me likey a lot!!!

:wtfo:

maxprime
01/17/2012, 08:04 AM
Those, are the OEM housings with high powerd amber leds (200 lumens)
I got them from ebay.
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED-Bulbs/Parking-Light-LED/Amber-LED/AMBER-75W-15-LED-BULBS-p9768520-1-2.html#ReviewsTabAnchor
They are bright the 200 lumens is around 200,000 candlepower give or take.

Hope that answers your questions.

Cris
01/17/2012, 09:01 AM
Ilike the back lite

RandyMWest
08/15/2012, 05:22 PM
Are they still for sale?

If so, contact me at rmwestiii@aol.com so I can order one for my 1999 VX

don moore
08/15/2012, 10:31 PM
i did the same on mine .the yellow driving lights..they look very nice

ALC1717
08/16/2012, 06:32 AM
This is the VX Emblem you made for me that is Highly Polished !http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/DSCN0487.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22678)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/DSCN0487.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=22678)

HubEZ
08/16/2012, 12:46 PM
I'll take one too!

RandyMWest
08/16/2012, 07:36 PM
Please send me info so I can buy one. Send it to my e-mail address please.

RandyMWest rmwestiii@aol.com

imfraeglasgow
10/02/2012, 06:18 PM
Thanks everyone, I too thought they looked nice,hehe.

Well, I could make them if anyone wants them. Let me figure out the mounting and get some pictures up of what i'm thinking of and we can go from there. I want it to look like it would be factory.

After thinking about it . The first one I'm going to do will be backlit with white leds. Hopefully it will be done tomarrow.

Hey man I was wondering if you could make me a different sort of emblem. I want to put on the new batman logo from the Nolan films, pretty much like the batarangs he uses. Matte or machined black with a chrome outline so it pops. If you can do this please let me know. Cheers

This one
http://www.vectortemplates.com/raster/batman-logo.gif

VX KAT
10/02/2012, 06:30 PM
Please send me info so I can buy one. Send it to my e-mail address please.

RandyMWest rmwestiii@aol.com


Hey man I was wondering if you could make me a different sort of emblem. I want to put on the new batman logo from the Nolan films, pretty much like the batarangs he uses. Matte or machined black with a chrome outline so it pops. If you can do this please let me know. Cheers

This one
http://www.vectortemplates.com/raster/batman-logo.gif


If you look at Maxprime's profile, you'll see he hasn't logged onto this forum since 5/2/12.....chances are hasn't and won't see your PMs. Might try his email he has listed on his profile..might still be an active one.