front valance bracket

[E86_Jando]

I just got back into working on my 86 325es. The front end was taken apart. I am having a hard time finding brackets for the lower front valance. My question is there any DIY to making something to hold my valance on Thanks

[agent]

To the best of my knowledge your choices are to either fab something yourself, or buy the brackets from Chuck:

Yep, on a tip from Levent I got them from Chuck at SunSpot. He has them available on eBay but in very limited supply. I understand that once they're gone, they're gone.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/310382740928

http://www.ebay.com/itm/310382727451

[E86_Jando]

thanks i was looking for it on the bay and never found it.

[agent]

You bet! I didn't find them there either until Chuck told me exactly how to search for his listing(s). Since I don't possess any fabrication skills whatsoever (and of course since they are NLA from BMW) I was happy to pay the premium for these pieces. My friend bimmerteck thinks the front brackets were a little pricey, though he said the side ones are absolutely worth the cost.

[E86_Jando]

Yes as do i. I have a friend here at work that thinks he can make them. So i am bringing him the broke one i have.

[Tanktheory]

Measure twice, drill once- right into the bumper.