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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