1947 Dodge 1/2 ton front badge

[dgrinnan]

I don't think I could bring myself to do this but wanted to see if anyone has.  Have you painted the iconic front badge of your 38-47 Dodge truck.  

 

Here is why I ask.  I have a project truck that I bought from an estate.  The sheet metal work was totally done including paint.  I do not like the color combo.  I had planned on getting it repainted.  The previous owner owned a powder coat factory.  It appears the truck sheet metal is powder coated, not painted.  Cost prohibitive for most people but he owned the company.  I assume after hours he paid of few of his guys to powder coat the truck.  Probably before assembly.  This would be great if I like the color.  I don't mind the maroon fenders and running boards but the cab and front end are silver.  The silver hides the beauty of the front badge.  It almost blends into the background.  If I can not paint the powder coated silver has anyone painted the badge.  The only reason I would consider that is to allow it to contrast against the silver.

 

If you have, please post pictures.

 

Edited January 18, 2022 by dgrinnan

[ggdad1951]

Painting the DODGE area might help, maybe add some pin stipes to set it off?

[Young Ed]

Maybe paint the dodge and the indents the fender color or a brighter red? Beyond that look up blackout trucks. They had a black front grill trim with cream highlights

[Veemoney]

Once you install the headlights and bumper that should add some color with the bumpers. Picture shows the red paint in the diamond and stripes of the stainless badge. You could also add some pinstripe around the badge also shown in pic. 

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[dgrinnan]

Nice looking truck.  If someone would have asked me about gold as a possible color I would have said no, but that looks good.

 

[47 dodge 1.5 ton]

I’m not sure of the condition of the one you have. If it’s good, I would no way paint it as those are hard to come by. Maybe keep, sell or trade for a paint grade one if that’s your decision. You may change your mind down the road.

[47Jim]

If it was mine and I was trying to save his paint job, I’d split the difference and paint the lower grill to match the fenders, that way you’re not repainting the whole truck, it’ll look more intentional, you’ll have some contrast, especially after you paint the orange/red inside the grill 

 

[Young Ed]

Another way that might liven it up is some pin stripes. The factory had a cream color but some maroon ones on the grill lovers would tie them out

[dgrinnan]

Young Ed, is that your truck in your user badge photo?  The red over black is the color I am hoping to go to.  Looks good. 

[Young Ed]

Yes I've got a 46 and a 47. Most of a 40 plymouth pickup too.