"Van-T" vs. "byVan" Chevrolet Emblem

[Postsedan]

What is correct? I see a few cars that where purchased from Van T Chevrolet, wearing the Van Chevrolet "byVan"(Shawnee Mission, Kansas), Dealer Emblem. I know a few members have the "Van T" emblem, and say they are very difficult to find. I assume Van T and Van Chevrolet merged together at one point?

I assume placing a "byVan" (VAN Chevrolet) dealer emblem would be incorrect on a car that was purchased from Van T Chevrolet in Topeka, Kansas.

Dan

[Postsedan]

Anyone have any info?

Dan

[old5.0]

Both owned by Cecil VanTuyl, I believe. Van in Mission, Van-T in Topeka (Van-Topeka). They each had their own dealer badges.

[69 Post Sedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: old5.0</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Both owned by Cecil VanTuyl, I believe. Van in Mission, Van-T in Topeka (Van-Topeka). They each had their own dealer badges. </div></div>

Cool.....thanks for the reply.....now I have to find a Van T dealer emblem. #needleinahaystack

Kurt

[69 Post Sedan]

I found recent link to many dealerships. I'm assuming it's related.

Van Tuyl (http://www.vantuylgroup.com/dealerships/texas.htm)

[69 Post Sedan]

I found this today. It's missing the V and the T.

Kurt

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/05/full-4752-11602-van_t_emblem_1.jpg

[Rixls6]

Here's a slightly larger view.
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/05/full-3463-11603-van_t_emblem.jpg

[TAR6569]

I just looked at a 67 SS396 Impala with busted Van-T emblem just like that on the trunklid

[old5.0]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69 Post Sedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I found recent link to many dealerships. I'm assuming it's related.

Van Tuyl (http://www.vantuylgroup.com/dealerships/texas.htm)

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Yep, same folks, although I believe Cecil died not too long ago. I don't do much junkyard hopping anymore, but it's probably been 20 years since I've seen an intact Van-T badge in the wild. I seem to recall one popping up on ebay a year or so ago.

[Postsedan]

The Internet is a Great Place for gathering information and research <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Anyone out there have a Van - T Dealer Emblem for sale for Kurt <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif
It would be going to a good home....and be placed on his Chevelle.
I know this..... as Kurt has instructed me to properly place it on his Chevelle, once we obtain one <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif

Thanks sYc, Thanks Tony.
Dan

[69 Post Sedan]

Thanks for all the help guys.

The guy with the Impala sent me a close up of it. You can see the outline reading &quot;by Van-T&quot;.

Kurt

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/05/full-4752-11604-unnamed1_5.jpg

[PeteLeathersac]

Below pic is member KP's Van-T delivered L78 car w/ emblem on the tail panel.
There's another style VAN emblem at the beginning of this thread too...
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/569429/1

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif
~ Pete

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/lotsayenkopics/Members%20Rides/Kenny%20Pascoes%201969%20L78/tn_DSCF6210.jpg

[Postsedan]

Rats, I should have remembered that about Kenny's Camaro.....I spent hours looking it over when I first saw it.....still one of the best L78 Camaro's out there <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

Dan

[Xplantdad]

Geez, that pic looks familiar! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Xplantdad</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Geez, that pic looks familiar! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif
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Bruce,

I believe you and I were both standing there looking, gazing and taking pics of Kenny's L78 <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

Dan

[69 Post Sedan]

I just purchased a used but decent &quot;byVan-T&quot; emblem this morning.

I actually got it from Harold Herrick's nephew. For those of you who don't know, Harold worked at Van-T from the late 60's to the early 70's. He was well known and was actually part of this article in Super Chevy: http://www.superchevy.com/features/sucs-0666-1968-chevy-nova-ss-copo/

Unfortunately I'm at work so I can't post a picture yet.

Kurt

[Postsedan]

Here you go....Great Score!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2014/4165_zps531835c1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Postsedan/media/Postsedan2014/4165_zps531835c1.jpg.html)

Dan

[69 Post Sedan]

Thanks Dan.....I'm pretty happy finding this one. As I told you and Rick P., I have a line on a NOS one but I'm waiting to hear back from the guy.

Kurt

[69 Post Sedan]

I found a 1964 Van-T yardstick on eBay last week.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/01/full-4752-20445-dsc00832.jpg

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/01/full-4752-20446-dsc00834.jpg

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/01/full-4752-20447-dsc00835.jpg

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/01/full-4752-20448-dsc00836.jpg