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Cut openings in front Valance for coolers

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  • Start date Start date May 22, 2009
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RollinOut

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did a quick search, didnt find anything.... here goes.

I am thinking about placeing Trans & Oil coolers (the small B&M's) Behind the front valance, under the front of the cross frame.... kind of tucked in there, seems to be enough space.

has anyone done this rthat can post some pics?

I also want to cut air holes/vents in th Valance to get some air flow over the coolers, and even the lower part of the Rad... either by cutting two holes/slots on either side in front of the coolers, or, cutting an opening all the way across to open it all up.

I dont run a front license plate, no problems there. Hoping for some reference pics of others that may have don this.

Thanks for the help, Mike
 

golf4283

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You could always pickup a fiberglass bumper with the space already formed. This one accepts the stock bumper and is available from most Mustang parts websites.

http://www.mustangdepot.com/OnLineCatalog/images/Fiberglass/fs-65gs.gif
 
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Yea, I saw those, pretty cool, but I want to cut openings on either side as well for the Trans & oil cooler. I would rather work with the metal as I can cut the opening & weld a nice lip & finish it off (In mot that good with fiberglass).

I was hoping to see what others have done for some ideas

Thanks, Mike
 
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Check out this thread.

http://forums.stangnet.com/779319-67-front-valance-mod.html
 
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Thanks Other_Shoe, thats just what I ws looking for to see how it would look. I would either relocate the coolers, or the holes... great start nfor ideas.
 

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When I was in my 20's I drilled some holes in my R-model valance and
fiberglassed in some 3" pvc tused to hold some driving lights. I am unhappy with the look now but took the lights out and plan to add a intercooler to the center this coming winter and may somehow incorperate them in that design.
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