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MG MGA - Valance Rebuild

Bought a pretty rough fiberglass valance off fleabay and I've spent a few hours repairing it. It turned out pretty good if I do say so myself.

A big thank you to Barney Gaylord, I followed the rebuild of his valance almost to the letter.

MGA Larry

Another before picture

MGA Larry

One more before picture.

MGA Larry

And the after picture.

MGA Larry

Good result, I have a 'glass one also but the radius on one side is too severe, the only solution, apart from ditching it, is to perhaps cut in a few places and fill. I will try and get a photo posted.
Regards, Don Walker
DJ Walker

Hi Larry, I am doing the opposite. I picked up a dented steel one off ebay a year or so ago - now have had it painted and it looks good - so it will replace my fibre glass one shortly .
Cam Cunningham

Nice work Larry. Looks just like my steel valance.

Andy 60 Coupe

Andy Preston

Nice workshop Andy - it's about the same size as my house!!
Cam Cunningham

I actually have the original steel valance, but it's rusted through in the center. I would actually prefer using it, but the plastic one will do until my welding and sheet metal skills improve to the point I won't be embarrassed to have my work in a visible place.

Up to now, all of my welding has been in spots it won't be seen until the next time someone restores the car.
MGA Larry

This thread was discussed on 05/05/2009

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