69 Front valance

[DOOM]

Is the front valance panel for the 69 Camaro available now??? If not how long?? If so how much?? I saw one of our members had just recieved his it looks great :thumbsup: Man I love your stuff but I keep hearing how hard it is to get . I read Jasons post and it concerns me I hate to plan for these things and not get them.. Hope this is'nt the case. I talked to Judas at SEMA and it seemed you had everthing on track..

[Musclerodz]

They are being officially released at the end on the month.

[DOOM]

They are being officially released at the end on the month.

Mike, do we know this for sure????

[redfire69]

I'm anxiously awaiting the release on the valance, along with the deck lid hinges and dash! I did notice the hinges on their website, but they are still showing sold out...

[Chingonrides]

The lower valance will be available at the March Goodguys show in Plesanton. It will require slight modificatins to the header panel brace. It will come in hand laid fiberglass with a gel coat finish. It allows the use of a factory style lower spoiler. Pricing will be 475.00 will inlcude bumper brackets, opening trim with woven mesh.

pascual

[redfire69]

The lower valance will be available at the March Goodguys show in Plesanton. It will require slight modificatins to the header panel brace. It will come in hand laid fiberglass with a gel coat finish. It allows the use of a factory style lower spoiler. Pricing will be 475.00 will inlcude bumper brackets, opening trim with woven mesh.

pascual

Thanks for the update. I'm on the east coast, so I'll have to wait for retail or give you a call to order after their release at Plesanton. Ron

[DOOM]

Thanx Pasqual !!
Your parts are worth waiting for!

[Serpa69]

It is an awesome part and follows the body perfect.. If you have ever messed with body parts you know what a acomplishment that is

[DOOM]

Available yet:question:

[zbugger]

Well, he said Goodguys Pleasanton, and that's next weekend. I'd call them after that to find out.

[Musclerodz]

I talked to Judas today and they are planning on taking them to Goodguys next weekend. I am hoping to get one shipped next week, but may have to wait until after the show.

[michaelv]

I want the sheetmetal version...... I wonder if Marquez would do one? If so, what do you think they would charge to do it ?

Thanks,
Michael Vincent

[Joejaze]

Any pics available for this?

[jonny51]

Any pics available for this?

Here is a pic..

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i121/luma51/camaro/DSC03933.jpg

[michaelv]

Yep, Thats The One I Want..... In Sheetmetal Of Coarse..
Boy, Boy...... Does This Car Have A Killer Stance Or What....... This Car Really Does It For Me! I Must Say,great Job Marquez!
John, I Bet You Smile Every Time You Look @ It Too.

Michael Vincent

[redfire69]

Check out their website:

http://www.marquezdesign.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=151&zenid=2b9c2f88a6ba96f129a92061cb2a97a2

http://www.marquezdesign.com/catalog/bmz_cache/f/f4578066a01f47169de3ae65af951c11.image.485x324.jpg

[Serpa69]

Here is one that I just finished up on my car.

[redfire69]

Thanks for posting those pics. That looks great! I pulled the trigger on this one as soon as it hit their website. Now to wait for "Santa is the brown suit" (UPS)....:lol:

[DOOM]

Here is one that I just finished up on my car.

The fit looks AWSOME!!! Did you have to do much to get it to fit that nice??? I love this valance...

[Serpa69]

The fit looks AWSOME!!! Did you have to do much to get it to fit that nice??? I love this valance...

No not at all. It just bolts right in

[tones2SS]

WOW!!! Looks good.
Good stuff. Way to go Marquez!:thumbsup:

[redfire69]

Just received mine. Very nice piece! :thumbsup:

Can someone post up a pic or instructions on the two mounting brackets? Also, Serpa69; I was wondering which bumper mounts did you use?

Thanks! Ron

[cowboybob]

Just received mine. Very nice piece! :thumbsup:

Can someone post up a pic or instructions on the two mounting brackets? Also, Serpa69; I was wondering which bumper mounts did you use?

Thanks! Ron


Same here...mine didn't come with any mounting brackets...did yours?

[DAREDVL]

Any plans of making this same piece for a '67?

[Serpa69]

Same here...mine didn't come with any mounting brackets...did yours?

Did you get this thing mounted?? Pics???

[cowboybob]

Did you get this thing mounted?? Pics???

Not yet...I've spent the past couple of weekends building a playhouse for the kids. I finally finsihed it but I feel like I just build a freaking condominium!! There must have been at least 5,000 pieces of wood and hardware in that kit. :willy:

Anyway, that little project will buy me some uninterrupted "Camaro" time on the weekends so I will be working on it again soon.

I'm still waiting on the bumper brackets that MD is supposed to be sending and once I get them I should be able to finish everything and send it off to my painter.

I'll update as progress is made.

Brian

[redfire69]

Me either. Still have to mock up front sheet metal. Also waiting on e from PM for some pics on how to clearance for the brackets. This is a great piece and I'll post up some pics when I get it mocked up... :thumbsup: Next up will be a de-fanged bumper.

Ron

[ss dave]

I was disappointed with my 69 front valance. First the courtesy light holes were too big for the stock bezels. Second it appeared that we would have to cut the front support brace just to get it to fit. Third, it didn't look like it would match up with my Endura bumper. Fourth it didn't come with any instructions on installation.
I will send it back at my own expense, but I would like to talk with them first.
BUMMER

[CG3D]

I was disappointed with my 69 front valance. First the courtesy light holes were too big for the stock bezels. Second it appeared that we would have to cut the front support brace just to get it to fit. Third, it didn't look like it would match up with my Endura bumper. Fourth it didn't come with any instructions on installation.
I will send it back at my own expense, but I would like to talk with them first.
BUMMER

ss dave - give us a call at the shop tomorrow - (916) 373-9783
Chris

[Serpa69]

I was disappointed with my 69 front valance. First the courtesy light holes were too big for the stock bezels. Second it appeared that we would have to cut the front support brace just to get it to fit. Third, it didn't look like it would match up with my Endura bumper. Fourth it didn't come with any instructions on installation.
I will send it back at my own expense, but I would like to talk with them first.
BUMMER


First, I thought courtesy lights were on the inside of the car so you know where you where to put your feet when the door is open. This part fits on the front of the car. That might be part of your fitment issue.

[redfire69]

Valance fits great, here's a couple of pics after first mock up.

http://members.cox.net/redfire69/images/redfirevalance1.jpg

http://members.cox.net/redfire69/images/redfirevalance2.jpg

[cowboybob]

Looks great Ron :thumbsup:

I'm past the mock-up stage and the front valance is now in line at the paint shop. :willy:

I'm not sure what everyone else is doing, but I fabbed a small bracket that allows me to connect the new valance to the hood support just like the factory set-up. Not sure if it is/will be necessary, but I figured that a little extra bracing in this area would help eliminate any possibility of sag issues down the road.

[Musclerodz]

Looks great Ron :thumbsup:

I'm past the mock-up stage and the front valance is now in line at the paint shop. :willy:

I'm not sure what everyone else is doing, but I fabbed a small bracket that allows me to connect the new valance to the hood support just like the factory set-up. Not sure if it is/will be necessary, but I figured that a little extra bracing in this area would help eliminate any possibility of sag issues down the road.
Brian i talked to Judas yesterday and they are suppose to provide a template for the cut out to use your existing bumper brackets. He made have already told you that.

[Serpa69]

looks like you are clicking along pretty good..

[redfire69]

Thanks! That's a great idea for a little extra support in the middle, I will probably do the same-


Looks great Ron :thumbsup:

I'm past the mock-up stage and the front valance is now in line at the paint shop. :willy:

I'm not sure what everyone else is doing, but I fabbed a small bracket that allows me to connect the new valance to the hood support just like the factory set-up. Not sure if it is/will be necessary, but I figured that a little extra bracing in this area would help eliminate any possibility of sag issues down the road.

[cowboybob]

Brian i talked to Judas yesterday and they are suppose to provide a template for the cut out to use your existing bumper brackets. He made have already told you that.

Thanks for the follow-up Mike. Serpa69 and I were pm'ing back and forth and I think that I'll mount the front bumper like he did on his car**. He just used the outside mounting points rather than cutting a new hole in the valance. I mocked mine up this way and it seems to be plenty sturdy.

**thanks for the tip on this Chris :thumbsup:

[redfire69]

Thanks for sharing these tips in this forum-

[Serpa69]

Just remember to pull out the rubber isolators out of the mounts. This does two things it gets rid of the bounce and it pulls the bumper up to the body. But it is plenty strong. I have modifyed my existing bumper mounts to go on but I am not going to install them because I do not want to cut more holes in the valence. Also, its not like it is protecting the front end these were not five mile an hour bumpers

[ss dave]

Its been awhile since I've checked this thread.
I've tried to contact Chris but we've played phone tag.
Sorry Serpa for using the wrong terminology on the front valance lights or whatever they are-mine are both park and driving lights.
I'm glad that EVERYONE else has one that fits, mine is far from fitting.
It won't go. I'll try again today to contact Chris.

[Serpa69]

Its been awhile since I've checked this thread.
I've tried to contact Chris but we've played phone tag.
Sorry Serpa for using the wrong terminology on the front valance lights or whatever they are-mine are both park and driving lights.
I'm glad that EVERYONE else has one that fits, mine is far from fitting.
It won't go. I'll try again today to contact Chris.

Chris has the phone strapped to his ass all day long not a very good game of tag it sound like to me.

[ss dave]

Sorry I didn't mean to imply anything, but you seem to be a little put off.
I usually have alot of patients strapped to my ass in a busy Emergency Room and can't always take all my calls.
I did talk with Chris today, nice guy, helpful. But I wish they would mention that the valance will not work with stock light bezels, they will work with their bezels however these are larger.
Also you HAVE to notch the brace about a "playing card" to make it fit.
SO it isn't a bolt on piece without mods.
Also a 20% "restock" fee for sending it back-about $110 BUMMER.

[Serpa69]

Not put off at all I am just letting you know that he literally caries the phone around everywhere he goes at work. So it should be really easy to get a hold of him.

[ss dave]

Chris at Marquez just Emailed me and stated that because of no defects, etc. that they will not cover S/H back.
I wish I had known prior to buying the part that it IS NOT just a simple bolt-on and that only their bezels fit the park light holes.
I have another sponsor's lights that I REALLY like and did not want to change.
It is a nice piece that I wish would have worked since it cost about $150 to look at it.

[Serpa69]

I am sorry that you did not want to cut your support bracket and had turn signals from someone else. It really makes the car look aggresive in my opinion.

[ruquik]

Got mine mounted, Drilled out the spot welds on my original valnce and put the center bracket on the new piece. Like the look!

Roy

[redfire69]

Hey Roy, that's a great idea! How did you attach the bracket to the new valance, epoxy or glass? Looks like a great project, I was also wondering what wheels are those...

Ron

[Serpa69]

Great looking car. Like the gasser wheels and good Idea with the bracket, I would do it but the part I took off was original sheet metal. I am not a chalk marker, but I have a hard time cutting up original 69 sheet metal. I will hord it up in the attic :lol:

[cowboybob]

Great idea...wish that I would have thought of it before I cut the attachment point off of my support brace. :mad:

I'll try to post up some pics of the bracket that I fab'd to accomplish the same thing. It turned out ok, but it doesn't look as clean as your idea.

[ruquik]

We drilled the spot welds and then mixed epoxy, drilled and rivoted the brack in a bed of epoxy. When dry just sanded off the aluminum rivots. The wheel are Gasser D's, 18x12 in back. The pic of the car at the bottom is how I got this car before I began saving it!

[redfire69]

Thanks for the 411. Nice work too! :thumbsup:

We drilled the spot welds and then mixed epoxy, drilled and rivoted the brack in a bed of epoxy. When dry just sanded off the aluminum rivots. The wheel are Gasser D's, 18x12 in back. The pic of the car at the bottom is how I got this car before I began saving it!