'56 F-100 side hood emblems, how to flatten?

I just found a set of original emblems for my '56 F-100. they r in great shape, but one of them is bent a little. in other words the hood is curved slightly, and the emblem bends the other way. I would like to make it form to the hood with out f#%!ing it up. I do beleive it is that old style of pot metal that could break easly. I have the old set, but don't want to break them trying to experament.[img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_confused.gif[/img] any ideas for me? thanx

Slick, since it's not useable in it's current condition you have nothing to lose by trying to straighten it. I would lay it upside down and support the ends on 2x4's. Apply slow pressure to the middle with a press or drill press. Go slowly and check your progess.
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Thanks, I took one of the old ones and bent it over my leg slowly and it worked fine. It didn't have far to go any how.


Thanks

Yeah, that's what I meant to say. Legg, not press. That's the ticket.
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