zKars Posted January 4, 2016 Share #1 Posted January 4, 2016 Rarely do I get to beg for assistance with parts, but I need help finding something. I'm working on a nice early 71, and need a nice stock front center front valance panel. This is the trim body panel that spans across the front under the bumper between the left and right valance panels that hold the turn/marker light assemblies on the 70-74 240/260. Straightness trumps rust condition or color, although minimal rust is best of course. Show me what you have and what you'd like for it. Sorry the 75-78 center valance panel does not work in this application. I have infinite fun things to trade, just let me know what you'd like. Remember I'm in the land of the 70 cent / US dollar up here in Canadia, so be kind with your asking price. Surely many of you have replaced the stock pieces with one of the lovely eurathane air dams. Please don't tell me you "just tossed mine", I'll cry. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/53062-70-74-center-stock-front-valance-panel-needed/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diseazd Posted January 4, 2016 Share #2 Posted January 4, 2016 Jim......Zcarsource.com has those if you can't find one from a member here. Being from Arizona, the items I've purchased from them have been very rust free. Good luck. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/53062-70-74-center-stock-front-valance-panel-needed/#findComment-483955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted January 4, 2016 Share #3 Posted January 4, 2016 Well, when I replaced the valance and corners on my 74, I tossed the old ones because they were beaten up. On the other hand, before I did that, I bought valance and corners for a 74, but I don't know if it would fit a 71 properly. On http://www.carpartsmanual.com, the corners are the same, but there are at least 3 center pieces. I don't know if you could adapt the one I have easily. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/53062-70-74-center-stock-front-valance-panel-needed/#findComment-483961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zKars Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted January 4, 2016 I'll keep zcarsource in mind. I have to make a little heat escape this winter that neck of the woods so I'll bring one back if I don't find one by then. Steve, if the panel you have is for the early 260 with the 240 like skinny chrome bumper, it may be ok. THe late 260 has the 280 valence components. Definite no-fit. Can you measure the width distance between the pair of mount holes on each end? and the overall width of the panel? Maybe post a picture. Or just send all that to z240@shaw.ca. Thanks! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/53062-70-74-center-stock-front-valance-panel-needed/#findComment-483964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zup Posted January 4, 2016 Share #5 Posted January 4, 2016 PM sent Jim. Jim D. "Zup" Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/53062-70-74-center-stock-front-valance-panel-needed/#findComment-483967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zKars Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share #6 Posted January 4, 2016 PM's replied. Thanks gang! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/53062-70-74-center-stock-front-valance-panel-needed/#findComment-483984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zKars Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share #7 Posted January 12, 2016 (edited) Many thanks to Zup for the valance panel. Now the 71 gets it's smile back! Edited January 12, 2016 by zKars 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/53062-70-74-center-stock-front-valance-panel-needed/#findComment-484472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zKars Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share #8 Posted January 13, 2016 Thought I'd fill this thread out a bit. Discovered this item on ebay. Fibreglass one piece valance. From a Canuck no less! http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-1975-Front-Valance-fits-Nissan-Datsun-240z-and-260z-/111788128159?hash=item1a0717779f:g:LEwAAOSw7ThUmOph&vxp=mtr Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/53062-70-74-center-stock-front-valance-panel-needed/#findComment-484489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zKars Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share #9 Posted July 19, 2016 And to conclude this thread, here is @Zup 's center valence all done up real purdy and on the car. Thanks dude! That's my grand-dogger Ruby expressing her approval. 2 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/53062-70-74-center-stock-front-valance-panel-needed/#findComment-499120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siteunseen Posted July 19, 2016 Share #10 Posted July 19, 2016 Beautiful dog! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/53062-70-74-center-stock-front-valance-panel-needed/#findComment-499122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zKars Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share #11 Posted July 19, 2016 3 minutes ago, siteunseen said: Beautiful dog! I know,she's stunning ain't she? And the Z behind her ain't so shabby either! 2 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/53062-70-74-center-stock-front-valance-panel-needed/#findComment-499123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siteunseen Posted July 19, 2016 Share #12 Posted July 19, 2016 Nothing better than a Grandoggie! My parents like them better than the talking kind. They won't admit that but they sure do like babysitting mine better than my sister's doodoo diaper wearers. The Z barn is stunning! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/53062-70-74-center-stock-front-valance-panel-needed/#findComment-499128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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