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> Snowplows - just ineterested, Who is still using one?
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post Feb 9 2011, 02:39 PM
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QUOTE(nathansnathan @ Feb 9 2011, 01:06 PM) *
I had no idea the early valance was so rare

I have a nice /6, but I think it would be worth more as parts given the rarity of many of them (gas burners, early valance and rear bumper, foot rest, tool kit, etc etc). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Feb 9 2011, 07:14 PM
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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.
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post Feb 15 2011, 07:41 PM
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I love the way mine looks. Just sayin.....and it isn't original.....but you knew that.
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post Apr 9 2012, 07:16 PM
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Good thread. I have a '70 914-6 with 57k original miles.

I need to repaint the original rear valance. What color black is it. I know it isn't gloss, flat etc.

Can anybody direct me to a source of the correct paint/color?

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post Apr 9 2012, 07:27 PM
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I have one on my '75. It's not in great shape, but I'd prefer to have a later style. Trades for a nice correct one?
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post Apr 10 2012, 10:28 AM
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QUOTE(degreeoff @ Feb 15 2011, 06:41 PM) *

I love the way mine looks. Just sayin.....and it isn't original.....but you knew that.
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any close ups of how you flared the rear valence?
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post Apr 10 2012, 03:27 PM
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Darn, just picked up an OEM that I thought was for my 1972, but now I see it is for a 1973+ car!
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post Apr 11 2012, 04:46 PM
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QUOTE(haasman @ Apr 9 2012, 07:16 PM) *

Good thread. I have a '70 914-6 with 57k original miles.

I need to repaint the original rear valance. What color black is it. I know it isn't gloss, flat etc.

Can anybody direct me to a source of the correct paint/color?

Thanks ind advance,

Haasman

I've posted this response several times, but here goes......

The "original" finish (both sides) was primer, Bodyshutz (3M), followed by satin black (Glasurit, or any satin black).
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post Apr 11 2012, 04:49 PM
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I have one on my '75. It's not in great shape, but I'd prefer to have a later style. Trades for a nice correct one?

Lennie,

Sorry to inform you....you don't have one!

The "snowplow" rear valence was available ONLY on 914's through 1972 MY. You can't have a "later style", because it doesn't exist! You have (without pictures) the same rear valence that all 914's had from MY 1973!
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post Apr 11 2012, 05:46 PM
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QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Apr 11 2012, 03:49 PM) *

QUOTE(Lennies914 @ Apr 9 2012, 07:27 PM) *

I have one on my '75. It's not in great shape, but I'd prefer to have a later style. Trades for a nice correct one?

Lennie,

Sorry to inform you....you don't have one!

The "snowplow" rear valence was available ONLY on 914's through 1972 MY. You can't have a "later style", because it doesn't exist! You have (without pictures) the same rear valence that all 914's had from MY 1973!


Pat,

Maybe I wasn't clear. I have an early "snow plow" (I think) rear valance on my '75 but would prefer a post '72 rear valance.
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post Apr 12 2012, 05:00 PM
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QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Apr 11 2012, 03:49 PM) *

QUOTE(Lennies914 @ Apr 9 2012, 07:27 PM) *

I have one on my '75. It's not in great shape, but I'd prefer to have a later style. Trades for a nice correct one?

Lennie,

Sorry to inform you....you don't have one!

The "snowplow" rear valence was available ONLY on 914's through 1972 MY. You can't have a "later style", because it doesn't exist! You have (without pictures) the same rear valence that all 914's had from MY 1973!


Pat,

Maybe I wasn't clear. I have an early "snow plow" (I think) rear valance on my '75 but would prefer a post '72 rear valance.
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Lennie,
Understand now.

If what you have on your goegeous 914 is an early snowplow, you have a goldmine! But it looks somewhat out of spec. Others chime in here please. Maybe it's the pic, but it looks to be too short from top to bottom.

Regardless, there are proper valences available for your '75. PM me about one that is coming off my '72 this spring. Others are available too, but may need refinishing.
Interesting!
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post Apr 12 2012, 07:33 PM
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Pat,

In talking with another long time member I am being told that there is a "larger" or "deeper" one that came on the sixes. The one on my car was on the early 1.7's.
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post Apr 12 2012, 07:46 PM
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I have one on mine but it's slightly molested to fit an aftermarket exhaust


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post Apr 14 2012, 06:56 PM
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QUOTE(Lennies914 @ Apr 12 2012, 07:33 PM) *

Pat,

In talking with another long time member I am being told that there is a "larger" or "deeper" one that came on the sixes. The one on my car was on the early 1.7's.
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Lennie,

They were both the same size. The only difference was the placement of the exhaust hole. Both measure, from top edge to bottom edge (using a tape measure) approc 6 3/4 inches. The six version will not work for a four & vice versa.
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post Jun 9 2012, 06:10 PM
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I have one of the snowplows that I had restored & painted to match the other valences on the car, since I've made the outside of the car look like a 70. I'm up in the air as to have the Bursch muffler pipe cut off & replaced with a pipe that will fit thru the hole, or sell the snowplow & go with the shorter version. What say you? What should I ask for the snowplow should I decide to sell it?
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post Jun 9 2012, 09:02 PM
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QUOTE(markb @ Jun 9 2012, 04:10 PM) *

I have one of the snowplows that I had restored & painted to match the other valences on the car, since I've made the outside of the car look like a 70. I'm up in the air as to have the Bursch muffler pipe cut off & replaced with a pipe that will fit thru the hole, or sell the snowplow & go with the shorter version. What say you? What should I ask for the snowplow should I decide to sell it?

Curious , what did you choose for paint?

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post Jun 9 2012, 10:27 PM
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I left it up to the painter (longtime 914 guy) but it came out a lot glossier than intended, so it's not even close to stock.
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post Jun 10 2012, 10:12 AM
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They did FG repops of these right?
MDG gave me one (FG) so I'm not going to feel bad about modding it with grills, etc. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Jun 10 2012, 07:33 PM
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Yes - repros are out there. Mod away. You'll find it will need a LOT of fitting anyway.
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post Jun 20 2012, 06:02 PM
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I happen to have an early deep valance for a 4 cylinder car that is ready to install in the classified section. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=188591

$650 will take it.
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