Chevy emblem ID

[scuncio]

Hi folks,

Can any of you ID this emblem? I was told it was some sort of prototype. It has been 'mounted' so I cannot check the rear face for a part number. Thanks!

http://tonyn.smugmug.com/Other/Parts/i-TTxW6wz/0/X3/image-X3.jpg

[nova7579]

I am guessing late 50's early 60's pickup truck?
Brian

[marxjunk]

wow...i want it..lol

i saw an add on craigslist or ebay about a truck last night at about 2 am...and there was a truck listed as a SUPER....maybe just a coincidence..

[scuncio]

I couldn't find anything that looked like this from 50s-60s trucks but I appreciate the guesses...any other thoughts?

[Fast67VelleN2O]

My guess is Chevrolet Impala SS prototype emblem from late 1950's. Looks the part and the cross flags were just coming into favor.

[scuncio]

That is exactly what I was thinking Matt. Thanks for your input!

[scuncio]

Looks like it was 'inspired' by the 50s Alfa Romeo emblems....

http://tonyn.smugmug.com/Other/Parts/i-XNnQKQb/0/O/alfa-romeo_1900-super_emblem_58.jpg

[Verne_Frantz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Fast67VelleN2O</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My guess is Chevrolet Impala SS prototype emblem from late 1950's. Looks the part and the cross flags were just coming into favor. </div></div>

Too early for the &quot;SS&quot; designation. The first &quot;super&quot; nomenclature I know of from Chevy began with a '58 Chevy and a &quot;Super Turbo Thrust&quot; 348 motor. Perhaps they were thinking of designating that on the fender? Chevy always liked to have something unique on the fender or the hood badge to designate a 6 from a 283 or a W motor.

Verne <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif