Hi Atwell,
Could you please describe this valence you mention. Until recently, I didn't
realize that Emma Peel (1980) was missing a spoiler at all - it's not so obvious
on the rubber bumper cars. I've been looking around for one here in BC with
no luck so far, but now wonder if I'm missing more parts (like a valence).
Below my current bumper is metal crossframe with three holes in it. This is
painted the original colour.
Thanks,
Neil
1980 Spitfire (Emma Peel - not spoiled, but definetly pampered)
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>Roger,
>
>You forgot to mention where you are located, so I'll just say that the best
>places to get one would be from a junkyard or breaker. There are several
>across the US.
>
>The spoilers were black plastic, not painted, so appearance should not be
>an issue. (I 'restored' mine with a Scotchbrite [TM] pad!)
>
>And at this time, I'd like to mention that the rubber-bumpered Spits used a
>spoiler that depended on the lower valence for structural support!
>Otherwise, only the two end screws hold the thing on, allowing it to
>vibrate, and maybe crack. Not only that, but the valence is instrumental in
>directing the proper amounts of cooling air past those big bumpers, toward
>the radiator.
>
>Moral: Everything on a Spitfire has its purpose.
>
>Cheers,
>
>Atwell Haines
>'79 Spitfire (with spiffy galvanized metal lower valence)
>Succasunna, NJ USA
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>>Listers,
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>>The spoiler for my 80 Spit is cracked and in pretty poor shape, so I am
>>looking for a new front spoiler. The ones that seem to be available are
>>for earlier Spits and I don't think they would look quite right.
>>
>>Does any one know where I might find the proper spoiler? Has any one
>>tried repairing the original after it has hit a few too many curbs?
>>
>>Thanks
>>
>>Roger Elliott
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