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Re: Replacing rear valance?

To: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
Subject: Re: Replacing rear valance?
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Mon, 03 Jul 2000 18:28:16 -0700
Nigel at Spitbits had them in stock!  On Huxley, I carefully removed a pair 
from a GT6+ that I parted out.  I couldn't find any at the
time, but apparently they are being produced again.

Joe

Peter Ficklin wrote:
> 
> Joe,
>   Where did you get these "tow seam strips" ??  I'm assuming that they
> cover the spot welded seam between the lower valence & fender?  Is that
> correct?  I've been trying to figure out how I was going to make some...
> 
> Jeff,
>   Replacing the lower valence isn't all that hard, especially if you
> proceed carfeully - just remember the old axiom "measure twice, cut
> once."  I also found it was easier to cut a little less off than I
> thought, and then carefully fit the panel with a touch of edge grinding
> here and there.  BTW, the panel comes with no holes in it.  Therefore,
> you need to drill/cut those yourself.  I would suggestlooking into some
> fiberglass repair from the inside if the area isn't too big...
> 
> good luck,
> Peter Ficklin
> '63 & '68 Spits
> Fresno, CA
> - - - - - -
> 
> Joe Curry wrote:
> >
> > Jeff,
> >
> > It is rather easy to replace, but when cutting away the old metal, be very 
>conservative.  It's easy to cut away too much and then you
> > are up a tree.
> >
> > Also, be sure when you are ordering parts, get the tow seam strips that go 
>down both sides below the bumper.
> >
> > Joe

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