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Title: Front Valance for 80
Post by: winger on May 10, 2008, 02:59:43 PM
 :read: I bought this Pinto hatchback 11 years ago and have always wondered did these orignally have a front lower valance panel below the front bumper. the front fenders have the tabs for one but I've haven't found a photo yet that shows enought detail in that area to tell if there was one? Also my hatchback has the rear window defrost of course the connectors on the glass are gone is there a fix that lasts or is this glass available?
Title: Re: Front Valance for 80
Post by: 77turbopinto on May 10, 2008, 03:07:37 PM
Yes, they had them from the factory on the 79/80 cars. It is very hard to find a good condition original, but MAP351 makes and sells them; here is a link, PM him for details.

http://www.fordpinto.com/smf/index.php/topic,7203.0.html


Bill
Title: Re: Front Valance for 80
Post by: Fred Morgan on May 10, 2008, 03:25:18 PM
Hi winger, if you can't find fix for defrost I have 78 electric hatch for $150.00 + shipping. Fred    :)
Title: Re: Front Valance for 80
Post by: winger on May 11, 2008, 01:12:32 AM
Halaluyah!  That definetly looks better with the valance. Thanks You guys are great! I'll think about the hatchback you're not offering the window in the hatchback are you?
Title: Re: Front Valance for 80
Post by: Fred Morgan on May 11, 2008, 11:02:10 AM
Winger it is complete assy. for that price. Fred.      :)
Title: Re: Front Valance for 80
Post by: winger on May 12, 2008, 02:51:18 AM
I replaced the gas struts on the hatch this evening found a lot of rust under the seal for the window I may take you up on you're offer. Is it fairly rust free?
Title: Re: Front Valance for 80
Post by: apintonut on May 15, 2008, 02:33:56 AM
hey a wa member i missed ur first post  so a big wa  :welcome: what yah doing on the 31 of may at 12pm. do u know of big daddy's drive in in auburn.
Title: Re: Front Valance for 80
Post by: winger on May 16, 2008, 02:08:34 AM
I saw that would love to make it down there. Unfortunately my wife has reservations at a campground that day.   There will be more meets this summer I hope?
Title: Re: Front Valance for 80
Post by: apintonut on May 19, 2008, 12:29:14 AM
Quote from: winger on May 16, 2008, 02:08:34 AM
I saw that would love to make it down there. Unfortunately my wife has reservations at a campground that day.   There will be more meets this summer I hope?


where the campground? pas buy auburn?maybe a extended trip to the store?  ;)