Rear Valance question, deep 914/6 snow plow version vs shallow 914/4 version Options

[DRPHIL914]

i am getting a GT muffler from Ben and he is doing a GT3 twin center tip for me, so i want a non cutout valance. I am thinking about getting a 914/6 deep(snow plow) version

i was wondering if anyone else either with a 4 or 6 has done a custom center out and done this before, making their own custom valance for a tip like this.

any pictures of how the deeper valance looks would be cool too. '

Phil

[silverg]

Never liked the original rear valance on my 6 - felt like it held too much heat.

[Cairo94507]

@DRPHIL914 - I think you will love the look and sound of the GT muffler on your car. As pretty as Ben's mufflers are, I would use a shorty valance modified to remove the outlet on the left and then add the outlets for the 2 pipes. I did that on my 2nd Six, homemade GT muffler because this was almost 30 years ago, and it looked sweet with the bottom of the muffler exposed. The deep valances would cover that beautiful muffler up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[914werke]

@DRPHIL914 I would use a shorty valance modified to remove the outlet on the left and then add the outlets for the 2 pipes. I did that on my 2nd Six, homemade GT muffler because this was almost 30 years ago, and it looked sweet with the bottom of the muffler exposed.

Was working on this last night (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[DRPHIL914]

Never liked the original rear valance on my 6 - felt like it held too much heat.

@DRPHIL914 - I think you will love the look and sound of the GT muffler on your car. As pretty as Ben's mufflers are, I would use a shorty valance modified to remove the outlet on the left and then add the outlets for the 2 pipes. I did that on my 2nd Six, homemade GT muffler because this was almost 30 years ago, and it looked sweet with the bottom of the muffler exposed. The deep valances would cover that beautiful muffler up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

@DRPHIL914 I would use a shorty valance modified to remove the outlet on the left and then add the outlets for the 2 pipes. I did that on my 2nd Six, homemade GT muffler because this was almost 30 years ago, and it looked sweet with the bottom of the muffler exposed.

Was working on this last night (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

that is great input thanks guys! I had my current one modified like that for the outside outlet dual out Triad and fits perfect, is all metal, and you can see the bottom of the muffler like you are saying so that may be the way to go with this too.
I didnt think about the heat issue, i do think the deeper one would look cool but if you had an ugly muffler with cool tips, probably the way to go. i am leaning toward the shorter stock valance and modify. Maybe i can get Ben to do this, he is an excellent metal worker - Hey Ben!!!!

[DRPHIL914]

@DRPHIL914 I would use a shorty valance modified to remove the outlet on the left and then add the outlets for the 2 pipes. I did that on my 2nd Six, homemade GT muffler because this was almost 30 years ago, and it looked sweet with the bottom of the muffler exposed.

Was working on this last night (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) nice , is that going on your car? this is the idea, my muffler from Ben will have the tips closer together like GT3

[914werke]

No this is for a customers car. Still some (metal/finish) work to do.
This is to match one of Ben's mufflers as well.

[burton73]

There is a lot of work to fit the deep Valance. Not sure where Eric bought this one but it was cut and refitted to make it right. They all seem to need work to fit right. Note that we changed the rear bumper out to a fresh 70 bumper that Oscar the man fixed me up with. A new bumper top as well. I just do not have a good picture of it.


Bob B

[DRPHIL914]

There is a lot of work to fit the deep Valance. Not sure where Eric bought this one but it was cut and refitted to make it right. They all seem to need work to fit right. Note that we changed the rear bumper out to a fresh 70 bumper that Oscar the man fixed me up with. A new bumper top as well. I just do not have a good picture of it.


Bob B

nice,that looks great!

[gandalf_025]

Here is the WORST of both worlds..

A factory 6 rear valance cut down to look like later cars.
This was done around 1975, the same time the headlight
surrounds were painted black...

[echocanyons]

There’s no plow like a snow plow.

It cleans the lines up but my only complaint is that it hides things too much.

[Elvira]

[mepstein]

No valance. Show off what you got. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[CHIZ 914]

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[gereed75]

here is the center out rear valence I made from a fiberglass snowplow six valence. I built an exhaust with a dual center outlet very much like a GT3 look.

The ventilation grill is made from an engine decklid mesh grill. I made a tool to "joggle" the mesh so that it sits flush with the contour of the valence.

Cant find a picture of it mounted on the car. I have no data to compare the ventilated valence with a none ventilated one, but heating does not seem to be an issue.






I know some like the naked no valence look, I think the car looks totally unfinished without some type of rear valence. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

[DRPHIL914]

here is the center out rear valence I made from a fiberglass snowplow six valence. I built an exhaust with a dual center outlet very much like a GT3 look.

The ventilation grill is made from an engine decklid mesh grill. I made a tool to "joggle" the mesh so that it sits flush with the contour of the valence.

Cant find a picture of it mounted on the car. I have no data to compare the ventilated valence with a none ventilated one, but heating does not seem to be an issue.






I know some like the naked no valence look, I think the car looks totally unfinished without some type of rear valence. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

@gereed75
i agree that the lines are better and it seems unfinished without, but at same time you hat to hide it too. that vented version seems best of both worlds. how did you bond the metal mesh to the fiberglass valance?
is it on your car now?

[gereed75]

bonded the mesh in with epoxy.

it is on the car. Dont think I have a decent picture. Ill get one tomorrow if interested.

I will be real curious to see how you like Ben's GT3 dual out let exhaust. I played with the muffler I built through a variety of internal baffling configurations in an attempt to eliminate the drone. Not successful, but I just live with it now because I love the sound level and look.

If ben has been able to build a twin outlet without drone I would definitely buy one. Did I mention I love the look?

Just checked your build thread and realize that your car is a four, so the drone problem wont be an issue for you.

Your car is gorgeous and I think you will like the GT3 look too!!

[Mark Henry]

here is the center out rear valence I made from a fiberglass snowplow six valence. I built an exhaust with a dual center outlet very much like a GT3 look.

The ventilation grill is made from an engine decklid mesh grill. I made a tool to "joggle" the mesh so that it sits flush with the contour of the valence.

Cant find a picture of it mounted on the car. I have no data to compare the ventilated valence with a none ventilated one, but heating does not seem to be an issue.






I know some like the naked no valence look, I think the car looks totally unfinished without some type of rear valence. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Most excellent dude!

I have a crappy fiberglass /6 valance, lots of epoxy and I need a new muffler soon.

Installed pics please! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)

[DRPHIL914]

bonded the mesh in with epoxy.

it is on the car. Dont think I have a decent picture. Ill get one tomorrow if interested.

I will be real curious to see how you like Ben's GT3 dual out let exhaust. I played with the muffler I built through a variety of internal baffling configurations in an attempt to eliminate the drone. Not successful, but I just live with it now because I love the sound level and look.

If ben has been able to build a twin outlet without drone I would definitely buy one. Did I mention I love the look?

Just checked your build thread and realize that your car is a four, so the drone problem wont be an issue for you.

Your car is gorgeous and I think you will like the GT3 look too!!

thanks for all the input and compliments, i left it alone for a while but realized there were things that could be better, and bothered me, so everyonce and a while i work on a few more little things, it i have wanted to try one of Ben’s mufflers. i hope you are right i don’t want a bad drone. the Triad didn’t have drone, but was just louder at highway speed and RPM that could wear on you on a long trip. i think this will be the best of both worlds... it certainly is a work in progress.
Yes i would love to see a picture of it on the car if you have time, .

[trick-e]

Gereed75 I too am curious for a pic of it installed. I’d been thinking about a similar design for years, but would have merely cut horizontal slits into the valance. Yours looks much better. I also have an ivory so am eager. Cheers!