Which front apron should I use?
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JonK
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I bought a repop for $35 and took it to a buddy that welds, he cut out the size opening I wanted (just outside the license plate surround) made up a template and cut it out of some scrap steel of the same gauge and welded it in. In hindsight I wish we would have cut it at an angle so it would slope up to meet the top edge of the front frame rail so you wouldn't see it and the air would be pushed up to the coolers/radiator. Otherwise I really like the way it looks, I've got a small block so I wanted a smaller opening like the GT350's had I believe and not something too large.
Disregard the driving lights, I'm moving them to the grill as they're too large for my small opening and will block most of the airflow but that's the only pic I have of the valence on the car.
Of the 2 you have pictured I'd prefer the top one just because it has crisper edges like the rest of the car, the bottom one looks 'bubbled' to me. JMO
Jon
Disregard the driving lights, I'm moving them to the grill as they're too large for my small opening and will block most of the airflow but that's the only pic I have of the valence on the car.
Of the 2 you have pictured I'd prefer the top one just because it has crisper edges like the rest of the car, the bottom one looks 'bubbled' to me. JMO
Jon
I like the first too, but a front 3/4 shot would help. The front spoiler can look a little out of place sometimes if they're too long.
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garner67
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The first one thats black gets my vote. I don't like the second white one as much.
I'm not big on the Eleanor type stuff either. I also don't like the chin spoiler look on 65-68. It looks good on 69-70 though.
I really prefer this one that allows you to keep the bumper. This is what I would use if I changed mine.
http://www.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/mufp_0606_ford_mustang_clone_car_classics/photo_06.html
http://www.norcal-saac.org/listings/Mustang01.JPG
I'm not big on the Eleanor type stuff either. I also don't like the chin spoiler look on 65-68. It looks good on 69-70 though.
I really prefer this one that allows you to keep the bumper. This is what I would use if I changed mine.
http://www.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/mufp_0606_ford_mustang_clone_car_classics/photo_06.html
http://www.norcal-saac.org/listings/Mustang01.JPG
It is a Maier apron modified. If I use it I will still make it smaller and I will have to blend it into the fenders on the side. This is what it looked like before we cut cut it.
68stang351
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wicked93gs
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i would like the first one better if the chin spoiler wasnt so massive...I cant stand the huge chin spoilers...I'm going to go with a lower cutout on the stock valance thats wide enough to match the upper grill....I just dont like the super narrow openings...even on shelbys they look like someone just cut a hole in the valance...they look better with bumpers
p.s. i just now notice in your first shot you had already cut the lip down, so it gets my vote
p.s. i just now notice in your first shot you had already cut the lip down, so it gets my vote
garner67
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It is a Maier apron modified. If I use it I will still make it smaller and I will have to blend it into the fenders on the side. This is what it looked like before we cut cut it.
I thought it look familiar. I've got a Maier valance that accepts a bumper, but the final product hasn't been installed on my car. You can't tell from these pics, but the body shop did a nice job blending the valance into the front fenders.
Here are a couple of pics...
I vote #1
If for some reason you chose #2, I call dibs on #1
Your 68 looks great! Whats the color?
GONDO79
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Thanks, but I have no idea on the color, I bought it that way. It looks pretty close to Sonic Blue in person though.
joedokes28
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I was going to do the same to mine but wasn't sure how it would look. Anything looks better than that goatee Maier put on there. It is too horizontal hence wouldn't do much in the way of aero, plus it just looks weird. It might've been cool in the 70s which is probably about how old their designs are.
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