Where to get Carrera lower valence with no fogs...?

NoLift911 · 06-02-2005, 09:57 AM

Anybody know where to get this sheet metal? Or have a part number from Porsche?

Thanks -

-Jeff

Kemo · 06-02-2005, 10:20 AM

http://www.partsheaven.com/

http://www.oklahomaforeign.com/

no sense paying for a new one if there is a good used example out there for less $$$

Good Luck

NoLift911 · 06-02-2005, 11:15 AM

Thought about that but most have been curb warriors...I want something that just needs to be shot with paint and no body work...

midlife · 06-02-2005, 11:29 AM

If you're not in a hurry, I will have one with no fogs, and no license holes. I want to leave it on until I backdate though.

Craig Stevens · 06-02-2005, 11:36 AM

www.restoration-design.com makes them. I don't think our host sells them. I bought some sheet metal from them a few years ago, & the pieces were well made. They are hard to contact. I had to call several times. Good luck, Craig

NoLift911 · 06-02-2005, 01:34 PM

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Originally posted by midlife
If you're not in a hurry, I will have one with no fogs, and no license holes. I want to leave it on until I backdate though.

Exactly what I am looking for - define no hurry. My car is at the painter now ;-)

-Jeff

midlife · 06-03-2005, 11:11 AM

Jeff,
It may be a month before I'm ready to take it off. It depends on a couple of other projects.

Mike

NoLift911 · 06-03-2005, 11:23 AM

Does anyone know if new ones come with license plate holes?

Repro ones are about $160 - Any idea OEM cost?

-Jeff

fred cook · fred cook's Garage

For a lower valence without fog light holes, why not use a valence for an SC? Other than the fog light holes, they should be the same.

masraum · 06-03-2005, 12:12 PM

Yea, I don't think there is an '84-89 valance with no fog holes, but the SC valance is the same except without holes.

Crachian · 06-03-2005, 12:30 PM

Yep, there's a Carrera valance without holes. The Carrera Club Sport came with one.

I ordered mine from Restoration Design and expect it to arrive any day now. It was a real pleasure dealing with Bill; I don' t understand people's complaints.

The price was right and I think around what someone mentioned (~$150). For that price, why mess around? You easily could eat up two hours straightening/stripping/prepping for primer one from a junkyard.

Crachian · 06-03-2005, 12:32 PM

NoLift911 · 06-03-2005, 02:11 PM

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Originally posted by Crachian
Yep, there's a Carrera valance without holes. The Carrera Club Sport came with one.

I ordered mine from Restoration Design and expect it to arrive any day now. It was a real pleasure dealing with Bill; I don' t understand people's complaints.

The price was right and I think around what someone mentioned (~$150). For that price, why mess around? You easily could eat up two hours straightening/stripping/prepping for primer one from a junkyard.

My thoughts exactly - Can you get one with the holes for the chin spoiler already there? That would be SWEET!!

So no fog holes, no license plate holes and holes for the lip spoiler... Is this what you got?

The club sport is the look I am after.

-Jeff

masraum · 06-03-2005, 02:15 PM

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Originally posted by Crachian

Looking at the pick I'd say that Porsche used SC valances for the club sport.

NoLift911 · 06-03-2005, 06:32 PM

I know the SC valence did not have fog holes but they did mount fogs to the valence - are there any attachment points?

masraum · 06-03-2005, 08:14 PM

I believe they mounted the fogs to the bottom of the bumper, but there may be a small hole for the wiring to pass through. I'm not certain of that.

Crachian · 06-03-2005, 11:25 PM

The valance arrived today from RD. That was quick.

It's a very nice piece, ready to scuff and primer. I didn't mount it up, but when I held it against the car, the brackets perfectly aligned with the holes in the front latch panel.

So far, I'm very pleased. If I run into any weirdness, I'll post.

island911 · 06-04-2005, 06:18 AM

"ready to scuff and primer."

I would expect it would already be primered.

btw, did it come w/ a smooth finish, or the rippled / dimpled look of some of the OE valences?

Can you post pix?

Crachian · 06-04-2005, 07:18 AM

Apologies--I should have been clearer. Yes, it's in primer, has a nice smooth finish without the rubber undercoating stuff, and I suppose could be scuffed and painted without priming.

I'll take and post some pictures today.

Markus33 · 06-04-2005, 09:20 AM

Does the Restoration Design valence w/out holes for fog lights have holes for mounting a license plate?

Regards,

Markus