I have an Olds 455 (468 after boring 60 over) in my 1964 Chevy C10. I would like to some how "advertise" or represent my Olds engine on my C10, but I'm not sure what to do. Is there some type of emblem you'd recommend to place under the C10 emblem? Or?

I'm not wanting something gaudy but maybe something that would pique one's interest.

Currently my pickup is white, but once I weld in the last couple of patch panels it will be painted matte gray/charcoal.

Thanks!

 

Well Olds never put engine size on their vehicles soo.....You could always try and incorporate a rocket logo somehow.

 

How about an Olds Rocket replacing a bowtie or...a very small graphic of an Olds Rocket dropping a bowtie like a rocket drops it's boosters?

 

You can always paint Rocket Powered on the tailgate, stencil something on the rear window, or something along those lines.

 

^---^ and an early tri-colored 442 emblem under the C10

 

If the 455 is built with any W30 components, then I would enthusiastically recommend W30 badges under the C10 (or even in place of them).

 

Drawing from Weezer's suggestion, it could be badged a W10. That should raise some questions.

 

some buick's used a 455 emblem.

 

Put a neon sign on the back window, that will advertise it.

 

I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm not a fan of putting an Olds motor in a Chevrolet, just like I'm not a fan of the reverse.

If it has to be done, I'd rebadge the truck as a GMC and put a Powered By Olds underneath it.

 

That's even more clever, and I like it better than my idea.

 

A functioning 69 cutlass marker light would be cool,but they are not flat on the bottom side.
Some omegas had smaller square rocket emblems.

 

W10 below a rocket emblem backlit in bowtie blue.

 

the big cars had the same emblem, but are flat. I used them as marker lamps on my trailer.

 

My 81 GMC was originally 350 Olds diesel powered, now it’s 455 Olds powered.

Unfortunately, GM started cross breeding in the late 70s. And engine swaps have been around since the hot rod hobby started. My problem is people who try to “fix” their Olds powered car by swapping in brand “X” engine because there cheaper. I remind them of all the money they will save once they buy a transmission, radiator, exhaust, wiring, accessory brackets, and all the other nickel and dime things that won’t interchange. Cheaper indeed!

 

It can be done very cheap, people came up with ideas to use existing parts with LS swaps. You don't need a transmission, although having a 4l80E is nice. To do it right it might not be cheaper but LS is far more reliable platform to build. If I had known what I know now, I would've done a LS swap years ago, add a single turbo and be in 700RWHP without worrying when will my block fall apart.

 

What about adding a mid to late 6o,s OAI system, and a pair of 69 W32 stickers to the front edge of the fenders, like the 69 442.

 

The Parts Place has these Pontiac 455 emblems for $69 a pair shipped. They use adhesive so no drilling required.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1959-75-All...r/352204183154

 

Thanks for the info,I'll remember that. Those marker lights are the all time best!

 

I found some Rocket emblems that I am going to use. They need cleaned up but I think they'll look good and make some ask questions.