Lower Valence

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Lower Valence

Post by bmouthboyo »

Hi Guys,

My lower valence is in need of repair:
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I have chopped this from a donor van last week with the hope to use it either to chop and replace or if not too much of a job remove my whole lower valence and pop this good nick one on?

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Is this as easy as drilling out these spot welds that run the length and the valence skin will come off the stronger frame behind it?

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Re: Lower Valence

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thats one rather odd way of doing it , why didnt you chop it of at tailgate level bas its esy to spot along there, i un pick the chassis legs and refix new as per boriginal , tis the quickest nicest way.
but as youve already got what you got then id frun with drilling the spots out and try find a way to join that is hidden maybe behind the bumper or wherever is easiest for you,
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Re: Lower Valence

Post by bmouthboyo »

Unfortunatly a lot had already been chopped off so thats all there was left, only £30 so not too bad.
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Re: Lower Valence

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i can work with £30 :ok

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Re: Lower Valence

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The original doesn't look too bad to me. Mine was just like that, so i had a marathon session with the wet and dry an orbital sander and prepped it ready for painting.

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Re: Lower Valence

Post by bmouthboyo »

It has some holes though if you look closely. Figured might be easier replacing lot than the lil sections?
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Re: Lower Valence

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try page 8 and 9 i yhink,
https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.p ... &start=120" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
i cut the usual rotten corners off, oh and this was a complete rear i grafted on so have a look hot it goes together , it may give you a better idea of the best way to tackle it in your case
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