Delorean DMC Grill emblem belt buckle help...

[dhennick99]

I picked up a Delorean's DMC grill emblem and would like to make it into a belt buckle. Any ideas about how I might go about tackling this project? It seems simple enough. There are 3 prongs that hold it in place on the car. I'm thinking about sawing them off so I have a flat surface to work with. Are there any kits available for custom buckles? I'd like to avoid any welding if possible.

 

[steveo3002]

simplest way would be jb weld (epoxy stuff) onto a cheap buckle

although isnt it a bit wide

 

[dhennick99]

although isnt it a bit wide

-It's not too wide to be practical. Here's an approximation of what I'm going for. I like your idea of using epoxy with a throw away buckle from another belt. I'd like to seat the buckle behind the "M". It should fit nicely between the front loops on most pants.

 

[richoli]

Thats an awesome Idea!:love

I think I might have a go at that also!

I'm gonna contact my laser cutter buddy and get a few of these made up! out of aluminium!

I gonna scale it down a tad tho!

rich

 

[jmaxwell522]

Tandy Leather has just the backing for buckles, so the d-ring and the hook.
Tandy Leather Factory - Buckle Back Ring & Hook 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) to 1-3/4" (4.4 cm)
As well as blank rectangle buckles you could potentially sculpt the details onto, and it would not be too long.
Tandy Leather Factory - Rectangle Buckle Blank 2" (5.1 cm)
Tandy Leather Factory - Rectangle Buckle Blank 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) to 1-3/4" (4.4 cm)

Peace,
JM

 

[dhennick99]

Thanks. That 1/2" (3.8 cm) to 1-3/4" (4.4 cm) blank is definitely a possibility. Hoping I can just epoxy it behind the "M".