Grill and Valance middle supports

[Walter R.]

The support tabs on the upper and lower front fiberglass valance have broken off on my 1966. Additionally the upper tab on the grill is broken off. I need to form new support tabs on the valance and fabricate and weld a new tab to the grill. Could someone please send a picture of their grill/valance in that area so I have a visual to form new support tabs as accurately as possible.

[Richard M.]

Re: Grill and Valance middle supports

Walter Here are a few which may help.

The loose part is a cutoff tab from a 63+ GM surround I used as a guide on a '67 broken tab. I used a mixture of chopped mat and resin.
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Here's a '66-67 grille. Not a good close-up of the tabs but you may be better off fabricating some sheet steel and riveting to what's left.
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[Mike D.]

Re: Grill and Valance middle supports

Research the brackets that attach to the grill. We see repairs done on the judging field and most are not typical production and subject to a deduction.

[Richard M.]

Re: Grill and Valance middle supports

Research the brackets that attach to the grill. We see repairs done on the judging field and most are not typical production and subject to a deduction.

Mike, Yes I understand. I was thinking functionality. Welding those pot metal pieces can be a problem.

Rich