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#481
10-17-2007, 05:41 PM
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I'd go with that!
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#482
10-17-2007, 10:12 PM
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They obviously didnt try to bolt it up yet. The mounting bosses are totally wrong: they are about 1/2 inch too wide on either side to mount into the recesses in the lower part of the endura nose. So without modifications it will have a horrendous gap between the nose and the valance and will also break apart if they try to pull it into position with bolts. I bought the same valance and sold it on ebay after seeing how much work would be required to fix it a brand new part. I repaired my original valance. I was not that hard to weld it up: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...433662&page=12 |
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#483
10-18-2007, 07:46 AM
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Ive used a parts-place valance due to I wanted to save my original from a hit since I drive the car.
It did take some modifications but I didnt feel it was that bad. We even did it on another friends car and put his perfect original on the wall of his garage. Ive offered him a thousand dollars for that valance but it still hangs on his wall(collecting dust). Those originals in perfect shape are a really fine and expect to pay top dollar (but do it if you can cause there worth it). |
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#484
10-18-2007, 12:37 PM
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Hey Brew. Do I hear $2000.00?
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1970 Formula 400 RAIII 4spd. Lucerne Blue 12k mile survivor 1972 Trans Am Lucerne Blue /white 4spd 1973 Trans Am 455 4spd, White, POCI Gold 2012 1973 Trans Am SD455. Brewster Green, auto, 29k miles 1948 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet V12. Restored. 1951 Willys Jeepster 6 cyl. 1970 Olds Cutlass W31 4spd Rallye Red/White 1970 Challenger RT Convert,383 4spd. Hemi Orange 1971 Datsun 240Z 4spd. 1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl edition 5spd. 1983 Jeep CJ7 Renegade 5spd. |
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#485
10-18-2007, 01:40 PM
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I know your pulling my chain cause there is NO way you'd sell that item unless you turn the car.
If you want 2k for it I would have to say #@*/-^+~]$)(| AHhhhhhhhhhhhhh OK! |
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#486
10-18-2007, 02:05 PM
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I'll let you guys know how it turns out. They have my sheet metal one there for reference if they need it, and they are a talented crew, so I'm fairly certain they can pull it off.
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#487
10-18-2007, 02:31 PM
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Brew, yeah you're right. I just wanted to see what kind of reaction I could get from you. Ev, Larry and I went out last night for dinner. I really like Ev's Formula. It's a good car!
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1970 Formula 400 RAIII 4spd. Lucerne Blue 12k mile survivor 1972 Trans Am Lucerne Blue /white 4spd 1973 Trans Am 455 4spd, White, POCI Gold 2012 1973 Trans Am SD455. Brewster Green, auto, 29k miles 1948 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet V12. Restored. 1951 Willys Jeepster 6 cyl. 1970 Olds Cutlass W31 4spd Rallye Red/White 1970 Challenger RT Convert,383 4spd. Hemi Orange 1971 Datsun 240Z 4spd. 1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl edition 5spd. 1983 Jeep CJ7 Renegade 5spd. |
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#488
10-18-2007, 05:38 PM
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All this talk about valances and look what pops up. I'm not sure if this guy is claiming they're nos or nice repro's or what. Thoughts?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-...spagenameZWD1V |
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#489
10-18-2007, 05:47 PM
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Parts Place.
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#490
10-18-2007, 05:51 PM
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Parts Place has a seperate listing for 1/2 that price, different ID too. I'm pretty sure this is someone different.
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#491
10-18-2007, 07:58 PM
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You can see the fiberglass material in the conveniently blurry rear section photo. The factory polyethylene valance was smooth and thick in the main body of the valance and very thin on the outer edges. Feel free to refer to the photos in my posting for close up reference of how they look on the back side of the valance. This guy is trying to get a lot of money for a non-original part.
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#492
10-18-2007, 08:04 PM
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Do you have a pic njsteve? You are right, his pic's are blurry. I asked him about them. Let's see if he replies.
I just saw the pics's you posted above. I wish I could have seen my repro before it got work. I guess some things are better off not being known. Last edited by SD73; 10-18-2007 at 08:14 PM. |
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#493
10-19-2007, 12:16 AM
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did you notice the other things they have for sale in thier store?some interesting parts.but like you said,not cheap.
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#494
10-19-2007, 08:51 AM
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This is an early reproduction valance before Parts Place was on the map.
The originals never came in black first off and never had the rough inside finish. I've seen one of these on a guys Brewster SD at the Nationals from Penn and I think his name is Eric ? looked alright from the outside but once you looked down between the core support it was wow! thats not right. SD73, tell your paint guy not to clear the inside due to it suppose to have a dull plastic look compared to the outside. |
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#495
10-19-2007, 02:18 PM
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Good advice, thanks Brew! I made the call and they've taken note. The car will be ready (or so they say) next Thursday. Just in time for me to get it back then leave the country for a week and a half. Oh the agony!
Last edited by SD73; 10-19-2007 at 02:31 PM. |
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#496
10-19-2007, 02:43 PM
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OK, got a good idea who made the valance out of fiberglass, just don't remember this fiberglass version being for sale by Ames or PY.
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#497
10-25-2007, 09:46 PM
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I had a look at the valence the other day before it was installed. It looked like a quality ABS piece! It did not have the thick mounting bosses as posted above, but it looked very faithful to the original. It was definitely very straight and didn't need anything extraordinary for prep work. The body guys said he didn't think there would be any problems bolting it up. I'll be out of town for the next couple of weeks, but the car will definitely be ready when I return. I'll post some pics then and I'll be asking you guys for some opinions for insurance valuation.
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#498
10-25-2007, 10:22 PM
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I sure hope I bought the right damn ones for my 73.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=170159728720
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#499
10-25-2007, 11:17 PM
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Those parking lamp fillers look like the correct ones for all '70 through '73 metal valances.
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#500
10-26-2007, 04:17 AM
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