Posted March 13, 200817 yr comment_240466 Hello All, I am finally getting ready to start painting. The only thing I can think of that I need is a front Valance panel. Motorsports has a 73 listed but my car is a 72. Does anybody know if the 73 is the same as a 72? I didn't think there was any difference up to 74 but just wanted to check before purchasing.http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/SBC1A02/30-7046 Thanks for all the help. Jeff Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/27351-73-front-valance-the-same-as-72/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 13, 200817 yr comment_240499 From what I can see, some early cars (maybe up to early 72) have a wider upper lip on the center valance piece, compared to late 72 and 73 cars. Anyone else notice this? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/27351-73-front-valance-the-same-as-72/#findComment-240499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 31, 200817 yr comment_242466 I bought a valance from bad dog z parts and it did not fit my car. I have a 72 but the valance I received had mounting brackets that were too narrow. In addition the valance had the previously mentioned small lip. I have no idea what year it fits. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/27351-73-front-valance-the-same-as-72/#findComment-242466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 31, 200817 yr comment_242467 Did you return the valance and get your money back? If not please note we'd be happy to refund your money if it didn't fit right.I have seen three different 240 valance lip styles (from 3/8 to 1 1/4). I also have an un-used one that has BRE spoiler ready capture nuts. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/27351-73-front-valance-the-same-as-72/#findComment-242467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 31, 200817 yr comment_242564 I should have also stated that I did not attempt to return the valance to bad dog z parts. I had the valance for approximately a year before I attempted to fit it to my car. I do not fault bad dog at all. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/27351-73-front-valance-the-same-as-72/#findComment-242564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 10, 201311 yr comment_437704 Bump from the dead, There seems to be some variances with the center valance panel on the 240z'sI have a early 260z with the turn signals still located on the lower valance. Will any 240z center valance panels fit my car? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/27351-73-front-valance-the-same-as-72/#findComment-437704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 28, 201311 yr comment_438621 Just a little news..... I didn't find an answer, but new front valance panels are still available for the early 260z's! Got one from my local dealer. I love rust, dent, and bondo free panels! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/27351-73-front-valance-the-same-as-72/#findComment-438621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 20, 201411 yr comment_439954 I am pretty sure the 73 is all by itself. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/27351-73-front-valance-the-same-as-72/#findComment-439954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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