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pecje · 12-06-2006

Hello,
can anybody tell me if the GM"" logo which is situated behind the rear window on '69 GT's is also a standard feature on European GT's or that they are only mounted on US cars? Since I own an early 69 European GT without the logo I want to know if I have to look for such a logo to complete my car.

2 Fast 4 U · 12-06-2006

If you mean the light gray square decal that was used in the bottom center of the rear window, yes it was used on the European cars as well, not only on the GT's but on every other model as well. I don't know when Opel stoped using the decals

pecje · 12-06-2006

Thanks, the hunt for the logo is opened.

simplemind7 · 12-06-2006

Originally Posted by 2 Fast 4 U

If you mean the light gray square decal that was used in the bottom center of the rear window, yes it was used on the European cars as well, not only on the GT's but on every other model as well. I don't know when Opel stoped using the decals

i think he meant behind the rear window, on the "trunk" panel area. i've seen a few cars with the logo there, neither my '69 or '72 had it though, i'm not sure what cars the logo belongs on.

if i were you i wouldn't put it on either way, it looks terrible

BQS4 · 12-06-2006

Is this the decal/emblem y'all are referring to?

nhopel · 12-06-2006

send me an address and I'llsend you one

2 Fast 4 U · 12-06-2006

Maybe a photo would shed some light on what Pecje is asking for

pecje · 12-06-2006

The picture of the decal/emblem from BQS4 is the one I mean. Since 69 European GT's (according to 2 fast 4 u) originally come with the decal, I must have such a decal to complete the car (even if some of you think it looks terrible). I've seen one on Ebay and I've already placed a bid.

Jonzo · 12-06-2006

That GM emblem only belongs on '68, '69 & '70 model year U.S. market GT's.
I've never seen the emblem on a Euro market GT. I happen to own two '69's one a US market with GM emblem, the other an Italian market GT without the emblem. The book "Opel GT Projekt 1484" also confirms the GM emblem as peculiar to '69 & '70 GT's.
I would guess that Buick wanted to reassure us Americans that the Opel GT was backed by "the General". I believe I've also seen the GM "Mark of Excellence" on Kadetts in the U.S.A. In fact it has been a common fixture on many GM vehicles over the years.
-Jonzo

opelnut10 · 12-06-2006

There are two types of these logo badges. One is a stick on and one has pegs that insert in two holes below the rear window of the GT. The one with the pegs is the one that belongs on the GT, if you don't have the holes there then they have been filled in or the car never came with the badge. The stick on badges were on other models, not GT's.

BQS4 · 12-06-2006

The one I have pictured has the pins on the back and they are both intact.
PCEJE, why bid, I and a few others here are willing to send you one.

greenopelgt · 12-06-2006

In addition to the 2 pegged GM decal (on the rear panel below the window) is that my USA 1969 Opel GT has GM labeled seat belt buckles. I can not recall any other GM markings on my GT.

Tom Adkins
Cincinnati, Ohio
Ms. Opel GT
1969
1.1 Liter
Was bedded down for the bitter Ohio winter today but ready to rock and roll if we get a break in the weather.

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pecje GTer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Axel, Netherlands Posts: 220 Real Name: Patrick	Unanswered: GM logo Hello, can anybody tell me if the GM"" logo which is situated behind the rear window on '69 GT's is also a standard feature on European GT's or that they are only mounted on US cars? Since I own an early 69 European GT without the logo I want to know if I have to look for such a logo to complete my car.

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2 Fast 4 U Detroit,where my home was Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maria - Hoop, The Netherlands Posts: 2,216 Real Name: Erick Provided Answers: 5	If you mean the light gray square decal that was used in the bottom center of the rear window, yes it was used on the European cars as well, not only on the GT's but on every other model as well. I don't know when Opel stoped using the decals __________________ Opel Ascona; driving one is like living on the edge. Only built from 1970 - 1975

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nhopel Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Laconia NH 03246 Posts: 182 Real Name: Dennis	logo send me an address and I'llsend you one

12-06-2006	#7 (permalink)
2 Fast 4 U Detroit,where my home was Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maria - Hoop, The Netherlands Posts: 2,216 Real Name: Erick Provided Answers: 5	Maybe a photo would shed some light on what Pecje is asking for __________________ Opel Ascona; driving one is like living on the edge. Only built from 1970 - 1975

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Jonzo Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 229 Provided Answers: 1	That GM emblem only belongs on '68, '69 & '70 model year U.S. market GT's That GM emblem only belongs on '68, '69 & '70 model year U.S. market GT's. I've never seen the emblem on a Euro market GT. I happen to own two '69's one a US market with GM emblem, the other an Italian market GT without the emblem. The book "Opel GT Projekt 1484" also confirms the GM emblem as peculiar to '69 & '70 GT's. I would guess that Buick wanted to reassure us Americans that the Opel GT was backed by "the General". I believe I've also seen the GM "Mark of Excellence" on Kadetts in the U.S.A. In fact it has been a common fixture on many GM vehicles over the years. -Jonzo

12-06-2006	#3 (permalink)
pecje GTer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Axel, Netherlands Posts: 220 Real Name: Patrick	Thanks, the hunt for the logo is opened.

12-06-2006	#8 (permalink)
pecje GTer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Axel, Netherlands Posts: 220 Real Name: Patrick	The picture of the decal/emblem from BQS4 is the one I mean. Since 69 European GT's (according to 2 fast 4 u) originally come with the decal, I must have such a decal to complete the car (even if some of you think it looks terrible). I've seen one on Ebay and I've already placed a bid.

12-06-2006	#10 (permalink)
opelnut10 Living in the past Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 1,372 Real Name: Lloyd Provided Answers: 2	GM badge There are two types of these logo badges. One is a stick on and one has pegs that insert in two holes below the rear window of the GT. The one with the pegs is the one that belongs on the GT, if you don't have the holes there then they have been filled in or the car never came with the badge. The stick on badges were on other models, not GT's.

12-06-2006	#11 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,027 Real Name: Gene Provided Answers: 12	The one I have pictured has the pins on the back and they are both intact. PCEJE, why bid, I and a few others here are willing to send you one. __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

12-06-2006	#12 (permalink)
greenopelgt Greenopelgt Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 411	Another GM label on my USA 1969 Opel GT In addition to the 2 pegged GM decal (on the rear panel below the window) is that my USA 1969 Opel GT has GM labeled seat belt buckles. I can not recall any other GM markings on my GT. Tom Adkins Cincinnati, Ohio Ms. Opel GT 1969 1.1 Liter Was bedded down for the bitter Ohio winter today but ready to rock and roll if we get a break in the weather.

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