Daniel (& listers),
You can find some help with your engine valances from this site of Victor
Michaels.
http://www.enteract.com/~vmichael/tech.html
However, his is a 77, and mine is a 76, so I am not sure where the carb. side
would attach. Mine has metal "L" brackets that attach it to the side of the
upright radiator.
Good Luck,
Howard
Daniel L Parrott wrote:
> Ladies and Gentlemen, I am nearing the completion of my 1980 Spit that I
> bought in 1999 from Paul Tiegler. It's been a great little car! However, I
> wanted to add some Engine Valance Panels to protect the engine from road
> wash and spray from the wheels and to finish out the appearance of the
> engine bay. I purchased a panel set from VB, and was sorely disappointed
> in the flimsy plastic panels with no instructions (for $130.00!!!). I
> returned the panels to VB for a full refund (but not before I had traced
> their pattern onto some Masonite).
>
> I have now two panels cut out of 3/16 inch aluminum, for which I will apply
> a "turned" finish this weekend. However, here's my question. How is the
> panel supposed to be attached to the front of the car on the right (carb)
> side? The VB kit included some black nylon ties, but I can't believe that
> this is all it takes. On the left side, I am missing a small piece of metal
> between the valance panel and the radiator for which I will fabricate a
> replacement.
>
> Remember, I have the forward leaning radiator, and have the two carbon
> canisters on the right side of the radiator. Any information or photos
> would be helpful.
>
> Dan Parrott
> Savannah, Georgia
> 1980 Triumph Spitfire "PJ"
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