Rear Valance

[Chelby-Ann 47]

So I am getting ready to put my reproduction rear valance on. I have all of the mounting hardware. There is a space/gap at the ends of the valance where they meet up with the fender. I know that this common. I am thinking of welding the ends to the fender to give it a nice smooth look. Would there be any reason that I may have overlooked that may stop me from doing so. Has anyone done this? Any regrets? Happy with the results. Thanks

[BuckeyeDemon 211]

if you have several other mods like that on your car and it has a different feel than stock looking, then i would think it was intentional and a method of trying to go a little more seamless looking on the car. this i can appreciate.

 

if you are building a basically stock looking car, then as a spectator i would wonder if you were clueless in your bodywork, lazy or trying to hide a problem.

[70mstang 11]

I welded mine together because I'm like you. Hate that gap!! The only reason I can figure not to, is if some arse hits you in the rear you'll have to cut everything apart, but that's what Hagerty is for. :001_tongue:

 

Leaf springs can come out easily without having to remove the valance..

 

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[72Pstroke 10]

I added enough weld to the ends of my valance to close the gaps, and then ground it smooth. I didn't weld the valance to the quarters. It turned out very nice.

The new valances just take some work to make them fit.

Tim

[dzahm 10]

I too would weld the ends of the valance- grind, then paint/install. I wouldn't weld to the qtrs- you might end up warping something, blowing a hole in a qtr, but also would make a later repair signficantly more difficult. Remember even new the gap was there (and sometimes nappy looking NEW)

[PaleRider 12]

Did you replace your qtrs. If not I would try another valance - they are not all created equal. On my 1966 I ended up getting 2 of them. the 1st did not fit well - big gaps. The other was marketed by one of the mustang suppliers as a better quality (NPD?). Fit much better.

 

If you changed out your qtrs and did not line up with valance first - could possibily be off a ittle causing the gap. I'm glad I did not weld up. Backed up over a bush and dented it and had to order another one.

 

Another way I heard people have delt with this is split down middle and weld in a little section in between to spread out a little more.