1698 Malibu emblems

[usmcm1a]

I have a 68 malibu that i am getting ready to sent off to paint. My question is about the trunk and fender chevelle/malibu badges. i have brand new fenders w/o holes for the malibu badges, and the trunk lid also does not have holes to mount the chevelle badge. Do re-pop emblems come with the factory type studs or are they meant to be glued on. should i drill holes for the badges before paint or is there an effective way to glue them on? This is the first full restoration ive done so I am learning as i go. Thanks for the help.

[chevymaher]

They come with studs. Definately make the holes before paint. Trunk has no chevelle emblem. It is between the tail lights on the right side.

[usmcm1a]

Thanks for the info. Does anyone know if there is a pattern available online that shows the exact hole placement?

[chevymaher]

Mine is a factory malibu. Your lucky I never painted in the trunk yet because the holes are gone. But i can still see them inside.
They are measured from inside the trunk. 1 5/8 up all of them. From the right side tailight side. The metal is shaped as in the crude representation. Starting at the marked center of the curve over. 3 1/2 6 1/2 9 inches.