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1981 Front Valance........ (1/6)
3/23/09 2:00pm

coptertom
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Pembroke Pines, FL - USA

Vette(s):
1981 Coup

Joined: 3/22/2009
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Help.........

I am trying to figure out the asembly of the front valance and spolier on my 81. I've looked at the AMI's exploded view and tried looking at various photos of other 81's on the web.

I see and think I understand how the valance installs but what I don't understand is how the spoilers attach. I think I must be missing something. After installing the valance, do the rubber spoilers mount to the front/underside of the valance?

I just received the valance and it is one piece fiberglass with no holes in it for the spoiler. With that being said; do you think I am still missing a part where the spoilers attach?

If someone has pictures of how the valance and spoilers are correctly installed..............it sure would help. After all they say a picture (or two in my case), talks thousands!

Tom T

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1981 Front Valance........ (2/6)
3/23/09 2:04pm

ebo

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Holland Patent, NY - USA

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#1 *1980 White, Red interior 14,000 mile #2 *1980 Red, Oyster interior 93,000 miles Resto project car, rebuilt to 383 stroker

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Tom I'd have to look at my assm manual but I know the rubber attaches to metal back up brackets. These brackets I think mount to the underside of the valance.

If you have not figured it out I'll check later when I get home.

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1981 Front Valance........ (3/6)
3/23/09 2:08pm

crossfire1982
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Cramerton, NC - USA

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black 1982 coupe slate gray interior, 350 crossfire, 1985 fuel pump, Steeroids R&P conversion

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Tom, Im pretty sure your 81 will be exactly like my 82. Ill take a few pics when I get home later today and post them up for you, they may help.

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1981 Front Valance........ (4/6)
3/23/09 2:19pm

coptertom
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Pembroke Pines, FL - USA

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1981 Coup

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Thanks guys for your help in advance. Frustrating to say the least.........

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1981 Front Valance........ (5/6)
3/23/09 6:13pm

I hope these help. If you need anything else, let me know and Ill try to get a pic to show it.

1981 Front Valance........ (6/6)
3/23/09 10:05pm

coptertom
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Pembroke Pines, FL - USA

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1981 Coup

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Thanks for all of your help. This is what I was looking for and certainly will help me with getting the 81 vette back into the shape it should be.

Next...........I'll tackle the interior!

Tom T Smile

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