I need a valance!

[Nutz]

Hey all,

I am trying to locate a center valance for a 72. I have been watching e bay for a month or so with no luck. Also i have trolled most of the usual retailers of z parts but no luck. Does anyone out there have one they want to sell?

thanks

matt

[Nomake Wan]

Hey all,

I am trying to locate a center valance for a 72. I have been watching e bay for a month or so with no luck. Also i have trolled most of the usual retailers of z parts but no luck. Does anyone out there have one they want to sell?

thanks

matt

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-240Z-front-valance-rust-free-/180636983912?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a0ecda268 This isn't what you were looking for?

[ZCurves]

I have one off of a 280z, would that work??

[esmit208]

Funny...I need the same part. Some conehead towed the car long before I got it and used the old sling type wrecker and its wasted. The valance off the 280Z might work if all the connecting point are the same. The width is definitely the same. My rig is still a few years from completion so its a part that is just over the horizon for me.

[Nutz]

thanks for the replies,

Nomake

The valance on e-bay is the part I need but it is a little bent up. The valance can be seen from the outside of the z as well as from the inside when the hood is open so you would have to apply bondo to both side of the valance.

280z valance

A 280 z valance would fit on a 240z but it has a slightly different shape, it has a cut out portion in the center that is not on 240z's. see attached pic.

There is even a difference between a 260 and a 240 valance. The 260z valance has a much thinner lip on the front than a 240z.

[steve91tt]

I had the same issue and decided to purchase the PU replica from Classic Datsun rather than trying to bang my old one back into shape.

http://classicdatsun.com/

It turned out great. Hard to tell it from stock. Take a look at my "garage" for a photo.

It's hard to find the part on Classic Datsun's site but give them a call and they will hook you up.

[Nutz]

steve,

That's just the kind of info i was looking for. Do you have the fiberglass one they sell or do they also have a steel one?

[steve91tt]

steve,

That's just the kind of info i was looking for. Do you have the fiberglass one they sell or do they also have a steel one?

I have the fiberglass one but the gel coat quality was excellent. Very little prep needed.

Some information on the installation in the following thread...

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38413&page=2

[ZCurves]

Funny...I need the same part. Some conehead towed the car long before I got it and used the old sling type wrecker and its wasted. The valance off the 280Z might work if all the connecting point are the same. The width is definitely the same. My rig is still a few years from completion so its a part that is just over the horizon for me.

Well in the spirit of "Paying It Forward", you pay for shipping and its yours. I will not be using it and it is gathering dust and taking up space. PM me if you are interested.

[Richard Oben]

Nutz I have one I will need to find it. It is green but who cares.

Email me, richard AT northracecars.com HTH, Richard.