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hnthomps
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MAR 19, 11:03 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Larryinkc:
My 88 has the GTS emblem and I have some pics of an 87 with 15,000 miles that is supposed to be all original and it has the GTS emblem also. |
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Two of my Meras were all original and did not have any GTS badging on them. I did see the 2.6 L V6 and stock Mera letters plus the original nose badge but no GTS. The other two Meras were "converted" to F208 vehicles and also did not display the GTS emblem. No surprise with the lack of GTS on the F car imitations. The GTS marking may have only been used on a few vehicles or possibly installed by the owner, but we are unlikely to ever know. Does anyone remember if the prototype vehicle had the GTS designation?
Nelson
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Rexgirl
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MAR 19, 04:04 PM
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RCR
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MAR 19, 07:08 PM
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The Ferrari 308 GTS has a targa top. Did the GTS badged Meras have t-tops? The GTB Berlinettas were hard tops.
Bob
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jensnorway
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MAR 20, 06:08 AM
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Thanks for all this interesting info :-)
My Mera 7039 have not T-top, but have the GTS badge.
Like many other Mera, my car also have the horse emblem at the rear end, and a Ferrari emblem at the nose. I want to replace all this with the originals. Where'd customers get these Ferrari emblems from ? , did Corporate Concepst help the customers ?
I bought my 2.8 V6 emblem from a 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity. 100% identical :-)
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hnthomps
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MAR 20, 09:17 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by jensnorway:
Thanks for all this interesting info :-)
My Mera 7039 have not T-top, but have the GTS badge.
Like many other Mera, my car also have the horse emblem at the rear end, and a Ferrari emblem at the nose. I want to replace all this with the originals. Where'd customers get these Ferrari emblems from ? , did Corporate Concepst help the customers ?
I bought my 2.8 V6 emblem from a 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity. 100% identical :-) |
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The F car badges are easily available over the internet or even from a Ferrari dealer but they can be pricey (depending on the quality). Original MERA front nose badges (different in 87 and 88) are almost impossible to find even at outrageous prices. Several people have had various reproduction nose badges made (including the person who started this thread). I have one original 87 nose badge that might look OK if the plastic was polished but had not planned to sell it. The MERA rear deck lid letters were cut from various GM cars and can be made using the appropriate SE and GRAND AM letter sets. These sets are not easy to find but if you need some I will see if I still have the information for them.
Nelson
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Rexgirl
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MAR 20, 03:00 PM
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Jen, I have one spare front badge foil that I will offer to a fellow Mera owner. It is only the foil, and would need mounting to a aluminum backing plate.
Jen, jeg har en ledig foran badge folie som jeg vil gi til en stipendiat Mera eier. Det er bare folien, og ville trenge montering til en aluminiumsstøtteplate .
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jensnorway
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MAR 21, 05:00 AM
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Nelson : I`m looking for GRAND AM SE letters at ebay, if you know about some, please let me know.
Thank you Rexgirl for offer me the front emblem foil.
I have already made an order on 8 "x 12" sheet (300dpi black at transparent sticker) with lots of Mera 87 and 88 emblem, hub caps, horn button etc in different sizes. I have working hard to make them autentic. I`m very excited to see the quality of the work, later I hope to offer this to other Mera owners.
Jens
Copy of the 8"x12" file :
[url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0njvJd-soYIM2JqOC1ZUG1CbW8/view?usp=sharing][/url]
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Sage
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MAR 21, 07:54 AM
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johnyrottin
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MAR 21, 07:56 AM
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A few years ago I went on a grand search and bought all the old stock from the dealerships and warehouses. I still have one full set of the words you will need if you are interested. Ill sell it for exactly my purchase price plus shipping to you.
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jensnorway
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MAR 21, 01:47 PM
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Nice :-)
I will contact you by E-mail.
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