Chevy | GMC 1988–1998 Custom Message Rivet-Style Billet Pillar Emblems
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Sold as a Pair | 1988–1998 Chevy/GMC OBS
Your message. Industrial attitude. Machined from solid billet. Our Custom Message Rivet-Style Billet Pillar Emblems combine customer-selected wording with exposed rivet accents for a distinctive, hardware-inspired finish on your OBS truck. Personalize the pair with a name, build theme, club reference or original short phrase.
Each emblem is CNC-machined from solid 6061-T6 billet aluminum and precision laser-marked with your approved design. Choose a Raw or Polished billet finish, then select Aluminum or Brass rivet detailing to suit your build. These emblems are made to order: OBS Billet will contact you after purchase to confirm the wording, send a digital layout for review, and obtain your approval before production.
Prefer the custom message design without rivet accents? Explore our Custom Message Machined Billet Pillar Emblems.
MACHINED FROM SOLID. BUILT FOR OBS.
Key Features
- Personalized wording tailored to your OBS build
- Decorative exposed-rivet industrial styling
- Choice of Aluminum or contrasting Brass rivet details
- Raw or Polished billet aluminum finish options
- CNC-machined from solid 6061-T6 billet aluminum
- Precision laser-marked custom graphics
- Digital artwork proof supplied for your approval before production
- Made-to-order, matching pair with optional precision-cut 3M™ VHB mounting tape
Specifications
- Base Material: 6061-T6 billet aluminum
- Finish Options: Raw or Polished billet
- Rivet Detailing: Aluminum or Brass
- Billet Base Dimensions: Approximately 77 × 38 × 5 mm per emblem (not including any rivet protrusion)
- Customization: Customer-selected wording, subject to digital proof approval
- Graphics: Precision laser-marked
- Quantity: 2 emblems (one matching pair)
- Production: Made to order; allow approximately one week before shipment after final artwork approval
- Mounting: Customer-supplied automotive-grade adhesive or optional pre-cut 3M™ VHB tape
Vehicle Fitment
Intended primarily for 1988–1998 Chevrolet and GMC OBS C/K 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups and compatible SUV applications. Confirm that your cab-pillar mounting area accommodates the 77 × 38 mm billet base, and consider the decorative rivet detailing when checking clearance on modified or replacement trim.
How Custom Ordering Works
- Choose your billet finish, rivet detail, and mounting option, then place your order.
- We contact you after checkout to collect and confirm the exact wording you'd like on the pair.
- Review your digital design proof, checking spelling, size, spacing and layout.
- Approve the final artwork before your made-to-order emblems enter production.
There is no custom-message text variant to fill out when ordering. OBS Billet will contact you after purchase to obtain the message and prepare your proof. Please watch for this communication to avoid production delays.
Artwork guidelines: Message length and character size are limited by the usable engraving area, particularly around the rivet details. Layout adjustments may be necessary to keep text legible. Trademarks, protected logos, brand marks and copyrighted graphics require the appropriate rights or permission. Check the proof carefully before approval.
Finish Options
- Raw Billet: Natural, unpolished aluminum for a machined, industrial look.
- Polished Billet: A brighter, more reflective aluminum surface that brings added contrast to the engraved design and rivets.
Both emblems in the pair are supplied in your selected finish. Natural machining character and minor surface variations are normal.
Rivet Options
- Aluminum Rivets: Coordinated silver-tone detailing for a restrained, monochrome look.
- Brass Rivets: Warm, contrasting metal accents that may develop a natural patina over time.
The rivets are a visible design detail. Mounting remains adhesive-based; select your adhesive option separately.
Mounting Options
- Install Yourself: No adhesive included. Raw finish is $65 per pair; Polished is $75 per pair.
- Pre-Cut 3M™ VHB Tape: Includes precision laser-cut adhesive tape for hidden coverage with no hand trimming. Raw finish is $72.50 per pair; Polished is $82.50 per pair.
Aluminum and Brass rivet options are available in both finish and mounting combinations at the listed prices.
What's Included
- Two made-to-order Custom Message Rivet-Style billet pillar emblems with your approved wording
- Your selected Raw or Polished finish and Aluminum or Brass rivet details on both emblems
- A digital layout proof for approval before production
- Precision laser-cut 3M™ VHB mounting tape only when the tape option is selected
Installation & Care
Remove any existing emblem and adhesive residue, then clean and completely dry the mounting surfaces. Test-position both pieces to confirm clearance, rivet placement and the overall appearance before attaching. Follow the adhesive manufacturer's instructions for preparation, application pressure and curing before washing the vehicle. Apply pressure evenly to the billet base rather than directly onto decorative rivet details.
Wash with mild automotive soap, water and a soft microfiber cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive materials around laser-marked areas. Raw aluminum and Brass rivet details may naturally develop oxidation or patina. If you wish to restore metal brightness, use only an appropriate material-specific cleaner or polish carefully away from the custom graphics; aggressive polishing can alter the artwork.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I provide my custom wording?
Choose your finish, rivet type and mounting option, then order. OBS Billet will contact you afterward to collect the exact message.
Will I approve the design before manufacturing?
Yes. You'll receive a digital artwork proof for review and approval before production begins.
What's the difference between Aluminum and Brass rivets?
Aluminum offers a coordinating silver-tone accent; Brass adds warm contrast and can develop a natural patina.
Are the rivets used to fasten these to the truck?
No. The rivets are decorative design details. The emblems mount using suitable automotive-grade adhesive.
Can I request a logo or trademark?
Only when you have appropriate rights or authorization to reproduce that artwork.
How long does production take?
Allow approximately one week before shipment after you approve the final proof. Timing may vary with the artwork and order requirements.
Are the emblems sold individually?
No. Each order includes a matching pair.
Is mounting tape included?
Only when the pre-cut 3M™ VHB mounting tape option is selected.
California Proposition 65: This product may expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
OBS Billet - "Mission Statement"
OBS Billet attempts to keep the look and feel of OEM parts, so when we design parts, we try to keep as close to the original as possible to keep you in the 'Spirit of the Era'
We also aim to create a consistent product line of 'Themes & Styles' to keep a consistent look to your aftermarket parts, rather than a disjointed collection of billet parts, that in some cases , may not suit the era or look of the truck.
We hope we achieved this.
Sean - OBS Billet
