 weight and fit of FG- stock front valance, Interested if anybody actually owns one |
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| brant |
 Oct 29 2003, 09:40 AM
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914 Wizard  Group: Members Posts: 11,626 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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For the Vintage car, I'm considering replacing the stock front lower valance with a fiberglass replacement.
Note: I am not allowed to use a spoiler so don't go there. Does anybody that has tried one of these know how the weight compares or what the fit is like? I'm concerned that since these are commonly made as cheap replacements for the stock metal, they could be thick or heavier than stock? I'm also interested in leads for good prices. thanks all for any help or input. brant |
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| URY914 |
Oct 29 2003, 09:56 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,813 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Years ago I bought one from AIR in LA. It was lighter than stock but not by much. And the fit was OK.
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| brant |
Oct 29 2003, 09:58 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,626 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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Thanks a ton paul.
brant |
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| thesey914 |
Oct 29 2003, 10:04 AM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,155 Joined: 1-January 03 From: Staffordshire -England Member No.: 66  |
I have a glass front valance, because my steel one was buggered. It fits pretty well and is way lighter than the steel original. The only problem is none of the hardware for fitting it to the body was included, so all the holes needed to be drilled and the brackets required making and riveting on. Not that hard but a bit fiddly. Think my valance came from AA originally but I got them from a friend.
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| brant |
Oct 29 2003, 10:08 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,626 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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Cool,
so it sounds like there is an agreement that they are lighter. The stock piece is not to heavy so thats great. Since I refuse to use AA, I'll search pelican and around. Anybody have any good leads, or seen any recent sales. Does Sheridan make this part (not likely since it looks stock) Off topic: Hey I was on sheridan's site and he has a picture of my buddies teener. Its the mustard one with the red and black splotches on it. That car is for sale again and it is Wicked FAST... 3.3 ltr electromotive race engine... VERY Cool car. brant |
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| Ferg |
Oct 29 2003, 10:09 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None
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I would love to see some pic's of the FG valence's can't say that i have ever seen one, unless I have and thought it was steel. Brant, I'm going to be going to a stock looking valence over the winter so let me know before you make a move. Ferg.
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| dakotaewing |
Oct 29 2003, 10:11 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,160 Joined: 8-July 03 From: DeSoto, Tx Member No.: 897 Region Association: Southwest Region
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I have a GT valence from AIR... No fittings or hardware -would take a little bit of time and fabrication.. It's decent FG...
Not currently installed or painted, and for sale to the right offer.... Thom |
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| brant |
Oct 29 2003, 10:15 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,626 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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Thom,
when you were shopping for the GT style... did you notice if AIR also sells a stock style? I won't have a cooler in that location so don't want a gt style. Can't run a Limited edition since they were not stock on the -6 cars. (I'm sneaking twin coolers into my headlight area, so I can leave the front trunk open for the larges cell) Ferg... what are you going to do about the condenser? brant |
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| Ferg |
Oct 29 2003, 10:17 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None
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Hmmm, Good point. I start another thread and ask. I was told it did not need direct air flow. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Ferg.
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| boxstr |
Oct 29 2003, 10:18 AM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Good morning , I have a couple of the stock fiberglass front valances, $85.00 each plus shipping and handling to your front door.I would post a pic but my camera is in Calif at the Sony repair facility.
I may be borrowing or buying a another one soon. Let me know. CCLINVALANCEVILLE |
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| dakotaewing |
Oct 29 2003, 10:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,160 Joined: 8-July 03 From: DeSoto, Tx Member No.: 897 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Brant,
I don't remenber - Call them, its the quickest way to get an answer.... Thom |
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| brant |
Oct 29 2003, 10:21 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,626 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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craig,
I'm interested, and I like buying from you and know that your good to work with. Question? can you confirm for me what the weights are for a metal versus Fiberglass? thanks brant |
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