Mangusta Ghia badge mistery

I can't explain why your car didn't get them. We have hundreds of unanswered questions regarding De Tomaso , this is why these cars are so interesting!

I would definitely install the badges. Your goose was designed by the greatest car designer of all time in my opinion - Giugiaro, so wear those badges with pride.

Johnny

Jonny:

I fully agree with you. To me this is Giugiaro´s masterpiece.

Now, on the other hand, this also makes 8MA-882 a bit different (as most Mangustas are, for sure), so I will probably just document the fact, cut the studs an screws on the badge, and glue them to the fender, so I leave the metal untouched, without perforations.

Here a progress photo of two weeks ago. Car is supposed to attend an important show on the 25th, lets see !

Thank you for the help !

Gonzalo

Please note aluminum engine mount, because thi photo was taken just one day before receiving Steve´s engine mounts (6 weeks on the mail to Mexico ), and the original valve covers were put aside, to prevent damaging the blue paint, as I am doing this wotk at my house.

It´s coming along.

Beautiful car.

Please post up pictures at the show. It looks like you are doing a GREAT job.

We are all jealous (except maybe Mark C.).

Rocky

I purchased correct Ghia badges, but now I am doubt, Shall I install them ?

Gonzalo[/QUOTE]
cut of the central stud and screws from the badges and place them whit glue on the fenders.
when you later chance your mind it's easy to remove them.
Simon

You can glue them on with silicone jell or thin foam tape. They then can be removed by cutting the glue or tape with dental floss, fishing line or thin wire to get them off by dragging it back and forth behind the emblem.

Being an odd shape the emblems will be very hard to put on straight, that is why they had the three holes in the fender. I would make one out of thin cardboard to create a location that keys off of the door cut. Put that on lightly with a little foam tape to check the alignment, adjust it if necessary, then put the real one on.

My car also did not have the GHIA emblems. Giugiaro was free-lancing there at the time while he was in process of starting is own business. I was told that he designed the Mangusta at home on his kitchen table.

DICK RUZZIN

quote:

Beautiful car.

We are all jealous (except maybe Mark C.).

INCLUDING Mark C.

The car looks fantastic Gonzalo. I wish mine was as far along as yours. The orange is fantastic and suits the car so well. Great work!

Mark (C)

Gonzalo,

I agree with Mark, the colour suits the car well. I dont think you will get your car finished for the 25th! Dont rush it.. I would love to see some more pictures.

As for the badges I would drill the holes if it was me because you will be able to get the badge closer to the paint. If you do, make sure you put a little silicone or similar on the back of the badge to seal the holes and prevent rust.

Johnny

My car, 8MA670 did not have badges either. I saw it when it arrived from the factory.

Dick Ruzzin

This one's been buried a while...thanks Dick.

Gonzalo...any updates...?

I think Gonzalo sold his car.

He may be ancient history...

Rocky

Sold and money spent! (College tuition!!!)