Snowplows - just ineterested, Who is still using one? Options

[Pat Garvey]

I know that the "snowplow" rear valence is rare, but am wondering about those who have one.

Is it mounted?

Mine cannot be mounted until the car comes off from jackstands because the jack will destroy it.

Just wondering.
Pat

[nathansnathan]

I think I read that only the nla stock muffler will fit through the hole. The bursch exhaust, you are supposed to have to go to the notched rear valance I think.

I was excited to have found a stock 1.7 muffler so I can use the 'snow plow' that my car came with. - I had no idea the early valance was so rare

I think the muffler-out-the-hole looks really cool. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Pat Garvey]

I think I read that only the nla stock muffler will fit through the hole. The bursch exhaust, you are supposed to have to go to the notched rear valance I think.

I was excited to have found a stock 1.7 muffler so I can use the 'snow plow' that my car came with. - I had no idea the early valance was so rare

I think the muffler-out-the-hole looks really cool. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

You are correct! A Bursch will destroy the snowplow - yes, you can make it fit, but not without destroying the intergrity of the "plow" (ask me how I know!).

The early rear valence is not unobtainium for a four, but you'll have to put a lot of work into one that you'll pay dearly for to make it right. If you have a six, there are fewer options. The one I saw recently on AA was about $1200, and it needed work! From the pics, I'd expect a body shop to cost another 5-600 to make it right!

In both cases - ONLY the stock muffler will fit the openings.
Pat