rkas3882 randy kassed (84 posts) Registered: 05/30/2010 09:14AM Main British Car: 1973 mgb gt rover 3.5 |
sebring front valance fitting?
Hey guys, some of you have sebring front valances, I just bought the frontline costello valance. To install it flush with the front fenders and run with no bumper it looks like it needs spacers, what have you guys done to fit the sebring valances? Do you have any pictures of installation? thanks,
Randy |
DC Townsend David Townsend Vermont (406 posts) Registered: 11/21/2007 12:22PM Main British Car: '78 B (almost done) 30-over SBF, dry sump |
Re: sebring front valance fitting?
Might help to know whether RB or CB car, roadster or GT.
While I can't speak specifically to the Costello piece, I think you will find that the majority of folks will say that the fit of most of the "Sebring" valances with the exception of Dave Craddock's PreForm part, fit from poorly to abysmally. To the best of my knowledge, none of these are true "bolt on" and require some type of finessing or massaging to fit correctly. |
rkas3882 randy kassed (84 posts) Registered: 05/30/2010 09:14AM Main British Car: 1973 mgb gt rover 3.5 |
Re: sebring front valance fitting?
The car is a 72 chrome bumpered gt. I know I'm going to have to do some fitting to make it work, I was just wondering what's been done as far as spacers to bring it flush with the fenders and grill. I don't want to just use washers behind it as spacers. Thanks,
Randy |
DC Townsend David Townsend Vermont (406 posts) Registered: 11/21/2007 12:22PM Main British Car: '78 B (almost done) 30-over SBF, dry sump |
Re: sebring front valance fitting?
Maybe a pic or two of the mounting points would be helpful?
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MGB-FV8 Jacques Mathieu Alexandria, VA (299 posts) Registered: 09/11/2009 08:55PM Main British Car: 1977 MGB Small Block Ford, 331 Stroker |
Re: sebring front valance fitting?
Randy I'm curious; where did you buy the Costello valance from? I'm also interested.
Jac |
DC Townsend David Townsend Vermont (406 posts) Registered: 11/21/2007 12:22PM Main British Car: '78 B (almost done) 30-over SBF, dry sump |
Re: sebring front valance fitting?
Not 100% positive but this one is from Moss (matches the Costello part in their European catalog): [www.mossmotors.com]
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Preform Resources Dave Craddock Redford,Michigan (359 posts) Registered: 12/20/2008 05:46PM Main British Car: 72 MGB V6 3.4 |
Re: sebring front valance fitting?
Wow, nice work Geof !!
Dave Craddock |
rkas3882 randy kassed (84 posts) Registered: 05/30/2010 09:14AM Main British Car: 1973 mgb gt rover 3.5 |
Re: sebring front valance fitting?
Hey guys, yes its the moss motors sebring valence which they call "sebring valence with anti lift lip" but it is indeed the costello piece. I picked it up on the moss sale a few weeks ago since buying it straight from england would have been way more expensive due to shipping just that one piece. Moss can do it much cheaper because they ship huge crates of parts. Ill try to get a pic later.
thanks, Randy |
rkas3882 randy kassed (84 posts) Registered: 05/30/2010 09:14AM Main British Car: 1973 mgb gt rover 3.5 |
Re: sebring front valance fitting?
Hey Tim, I havent even done anything to the valence! I have been busy with other projects to get the car going but im thinking Ill start on it this weekend.
Randy |
flitner John Fenner Miami Fl (168 posts) Registered: 03/11/2010 10:58AM Main British Car: 1972 MGB 350 CHEVY |
Re: sebring front valance fitting?
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roverman Art Gertz Winchester, CA. (3188 posts) Registered: 04/24/2009 11:02AM Main British Car: 74' Jensen Healy, 79 Huff. GT 1, 74 MGB Lotus 907,2L |
Re: sebring front valance fitting?
That is some mighty-fine skills you have there, John. Cheers, roverman.
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