Any Experience w/ Shelby Aprons/Valances

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Anyone have any experience with an injection molded front apron? I saw this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1965...003QQitemZ130175861185QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
I have only seen it in fiberglass such as this one:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/65-6...020QQitemZ300171364001QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V
Or SMC (what is that?) like this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/65-6...012QQitemZ220099267304QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V
Any ideas as to which would be better?
Thanks!
ac

 

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Bought my front valance from Tony Branda for my 65 Mustang. I opted for the version where you can reinstall the bumper. The part was fortunate to have survived the journey to my home. It was poorly packaged. It took about two night to attach it. The first to fiddle it into place and mark off the holes. The second to attach it. The original bolts for the steel valance to gravel pan did not work because the heads were too big for the fiber glass part. I replaced them with socket head cap screws. Now that it's painted I'm very happy with it.

 

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I bought one from a company that didn't fit that great either. But we've sold some Scott Drake ones lately and they fit pretty damn good.

 

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I had to "move" the lower front of the fenders to meet up with fiberglass valance from Branda(with bumper), but ither then that, it fit pretty well

 

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So the Scott Drake ones fit well and the Branda ones aren't as great. Where can I find a Scott Drake valance?

 

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Injection molded and SMC = a plastic material. It is quick, easy and inexpensive to make parts like this versus fiberglass which is more difficult but generally stronger.

David

 

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David,
That is great info. I imagine it is probably also easier to work with fiberglass after the fact to exact fit/prep for paint.
Thanks,
Anthony

 

BarnStang

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I put the Branda no bumper valance on. After two nights as well, and some colorful exclaimations, it was on. I have been told by several people that there are much worse fiberglass parts out there. I also had to streach the bottoms of the fenders out to get the lines right. Looks great now...

 

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I used a stock front valance and had it modified w/ sheet metal to fit a lower billet grille.
I don't know how to re-attach a pic bu tif you go to my garage you should be able to check it out, couldn't bear to put fiberglass on the car...just my two cents...

 

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I know the Cobra Automotive stuff fits well.

 

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smc is sheet molded compound... different from injection molded plastic.

 

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I want the one that they used on "Boss Hoss". I've made several calls to Year One and they wont make one for the general public.

It has the exact same shape opening as the grill but, slightly smaller.

 

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I dont see an option for with bumper on the cobra automotive ones :-(
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You guys are killing me. This is the second thread I have seen about these fitting or not.
I just bought a Branda one and its sitting waiting for me to start fitting it up. I guess the good thing is the car is not painted yet so I can "massage" more.

 

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i bought the r model type from cj's. made from smc, and was more than pleased with the fit and finish. you MAY need to notch the fenders to get it to fit up properly, tho...