early valance to late valance swap question....

[etajohn]

Hi. I'm think about things to do on my '87 early model. Bumpers are tucked currently and I'm shopping euro bumpers to switch. Anyway, I'm not a body kit kind of guy but I'm thinking that a late model rear valance would fill in that "empty" area in the back. So, my question is how hard is it? Looks like you cut and weld. Is there a write up somewhere? And where should I get the valance? Thanks.

[skatefreak]

I did it to my 87 It bolts in..

[MR 325]

I did it to my 87 It bolts in..

No it doesn't you newb, the late model factory valance is part of the chassis. It has to but cut off and welded to the new car.

[MR 325]

Hi. I'm think about things to do on my '87 early model. Bumpers are tucked currently and I'm shopping euro bumpers to switch. Anyway, I'm not a body kit kind of guy but I'm thinking that a late model rear valance would fill in that "empty" area in the back. So, my question is how hard is it? Looks like you cut and weld. Is there a write up somewhere? And where should I get the valance? Thanks.

To answer your question, that valance won't fit right with the skinny Euro bumpers, don't bother

Trust me

[skatefreak]

well the three 89+ valances I got were just bolted to the car.

[Dave]

well the three 89+ valances I got were just bolted to the car.

Rear valances? I doubt it.

[skatefreak]

oops didn't see rear sorry.

[etajohn]

Thanks for the info. I think I'll just keep on the lookout for euro bumpers and be done with it.

[318i1985]

Thanks for the info. I think I'll just keep on the lookout for euro bumpers and be done with it.

Euro bumpers are sweet;) I love mine, but they are not cheap:( .