Peter,
I've never seen seam strips as being available from any supplier -- I'm not
sure what Joe was referring to. I'd like to cover those lower seams though
and will achieve that in one of two ways -- with the cheap door moulding
stuff that looks bright and shiny like the other fender strips but are made
of plastic (who cares because they're practically under the car to begin
with), or I may try cutting down a spare fender strip from up top to fit.
Not sure if it would "curve" correctly with that bottom seam, though...
Best wishes,
Jeff in San Diego
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----- Original Message -----
From: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
To: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Cc: Jeff McNeal <jmcneal@ohms.com>; <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, July 03, 2000 5:38 PM
Subject: Re: Replacing rear valance?
>
> Joe,
> Where did you get these "tow seam strips" ?? I'm assuming that they
> cover the spot welded seam between the lower valence & fender? Is that
> correct? I've been trying to figure out how I was going to make some...
>
> Jeff,
> Replacing the lower valence isn't all that hard, especially if you
> proceed carfeully - just remember the old axiom "measure twice, cut
> once." I also found it was easier to cut a little less off than I
> thought, and then carefully fit the panel with a touch of edge grinding
> here and there. BTW, the panel comes with no holes in it. Therefore,
> you need to drill/cut those yourself. I would suggestlooking into some
> fiberglass repair from the inside if the area isn't too big...
>
> good luck,
> Peter Ficklin
> '63 & '68 Spits
> Fresno, CA
> - - - - - -
>
> Joe Curry wrote:
> >
> > Jeff,
> >
> > It is rather easy to replace, but when cutting away the old metal, be
very conservative. It's easy to cut away too much and then you
> > are up a tree.
> >
> > Also, be sure when you are ordering parts, get the tow seam strips that
go down both sides below the bumper.
> >
> > Joe
>
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