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Restoring - General discussions that span across many different groups of years and models => Body, Paint & Sealers => Topic started by: Skyway65 on August 10, 2012, 05:39:57 PM

Title: '65 Front Bumper/Valance Assembly Sequence
Post by: Skyway65 on August 10, 2012, 05:39:57 PM

What is the better sequence to install the front bumper/valance panel on a '65? Bumper first or valance panel first? I'm hoping to have the complete front end back on this weekend and I don't need to make any silly mistakes now!  :-[

Title: Re: '65 Front Bumper/Valance Assembly Sequence
Post by: jwc66k on August 10, 2012, 07:14:07 PM

Bumper first, then the valence with parking lights installed.
Jim

Title: Re: '65 Front Bumper/Valance Assembly Sequence
Post by: buckeyeresto on August 14, 2012, 09:48:27 PM

New to me valance first I always do

Title: Re: '65 Front Bumper/Valance Assembly Sequence
Post by: dan green on August 23, 2012, 08:19:27 PM

I do the bumper first then the valance.  If you do the vance first the bumper bolts are harder to access, it is possible but easier to do the bumper first, valance next and bumper guards last.  Make sure the bumper guard brackets are attached to the bumper bracket before you put on the valance.

Title: Re: '65 Front Bumper/Valance Assembly Sequence
Post by: C5ZZ on August 31, 2012, 10:43:42 PM

I put my valance on first then the bumper, no problems,
just had to be careful not to scratch the paint which you
want to do anyhow.