Lower hood valance replacement - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Asshat · 11-05-2021, 05:37 PM

Has anyone done this? Looking to replace my rusted out lower valance with one from The Truck Shop.
Wondering how difficult it is to cut it out and weld back in place.

**cwcarpenter98** · 11-05-2021, 08:23 PM

I haven't done one yet, but starting with post Number 663 will probably help show how it comes apart and goes back together

TxCajun · 11-06-2021, 12:21 AM

I did this on my truck. Not too hard a task, and the results were good.

See details in post #72 to #74 in my build.

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**The Rocknrod** · 11-06-2021, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TxCajun

I did this on my truck. Not too hard a task, and the results were good.

See details in post #72 to #74 in my build.

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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=759550&page=3

**PGSigns** · 11-06-2021, 10:13 PM

Get the inner panel when you do it. Its usually as bad as the outside panel.
Jimmy

racecougar · 11-08-2021, 04:30 PM

Been there, done that. It isn't difficult at all, just time consuming.

karlbenz · 11-08-2021, 08:51 PM

wish they made that for GMC

66_c10 · 11-25-2025, 12:37 AM

Has anyone had to cut the aftermarket valance it to make it work? I bought mine from LMC and it fits good on one side but comes up short on the other and vice versa. What do people normally do to make it fit properly?

joesscamaro · 11-25-2025, 09:01 AM

If I'm looking at the area you're talking about, I would just add a little metal to the original piece to cover that little gap. Looks like that may be the easiest fix.

TxCajun · 11-25-2025, 12:56 PM

We had a similar problem, with one end being slightly short and leaving a gap.

We used pliers to straighten out the flanges on that end of the new part, and then re-bent them to make the end longer and close the gap. Then, massaged the area with a hammer and dolly to clean it up.

I don't have any pictures showing this modification in detail, but the solution worked well.
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11-05-2021, 05:37 PM	#1
Asshat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Orange County CA Posts: 1,265	Lower hood valance replacement Has anyone done this? Looking to replace my rusted out lower valance with one from The Truck Shop. Wondering how difficult it is to cut it out and weld back in place. __________________ 1963 C20, small window, long bed 292, 4-speed

11-05-2021, 08:23 PM	#2
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jasper, GA Posts: 4,585	Re: Lower hood valance replacement I haven't done one yet, but starting with post Number 663 will probably help show how it comes apart and goes back together __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 350, Saginaw 4 speed "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

11-06-2021, 12:21 AM	#3
TxCajun Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Cedar Park, Tx Posts: 216	Re: Lower hood valance replacement I did this on my truck. Not too hard a task, and the results were good. See details in post #72 to #74 in my build. . __________________ Wampus Cat Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759550

11-06-2021, 10:13 PM	#5
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Lower hood valance replacement Get the inner panel when you do it. Its usually as bad as the outside panel. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

11-08-2021, 04:30 PM	#6
racecougar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 1,017	Re: Lower hood valance replacement Been there, done that. It isn't difficult at all, just time consuming. Attached Images __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 1965 C10 SWB - Build Thread

11-08-2021, 08:51 PM	#7
karlbenz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: kannapolis, nc Posts: 571	Re: Lower hood valance replacement wish they made that for GMC __________________ 2000 c3500 utility bed 7.4l 5sp manual old body style. Cab and chassis 1964 GMC K10 383cu in/sm465/twin stick np205 1965 Chevy C60 1990 Chevy Bus 8.2l fuel pincher 8800 miles 1993 Ford F350 crewcab 7.3idi nonturbo ZF5 Transmission Running on WMO

11-25-2025, 12:37 AM	#8
66_c10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 26	Re: Lower hood valance replacement Has anyone had to cut the aftermarket valance it to make it work? I bought mine from LMC and it fits good on one side but comes up short on the other and vice versa. What do people normally do to make it fit properly? Attached Images Last edited by 66_c10; 11-25-2025 at 12:42 AM. Reason: add images

11-25-2025, 09:01 AM	#9
joesscamaro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newport, North Carolina Posts: 688	Re: Lower hood valance replacement If I'm looking at the area you're talking about, I would just add a little metal to the original piece to cover that little gap. Looks like that may be the easiest fix.

11-25-2025, 12:56 PM	#10
TxCajun Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Cedar Park, Tx Posts: 216	Re: Lower hood valance replacement We had a similar problem, with one end being slightly short and leaving a gap. We used pliers to straighten out the flanges on that end of the new part, and then re-bent them to make the end longer and close the gap. Then, massaged the area with a hammer and dolly to clean it up. I don't have any pictures showing this modification in detail, but the solution worked well. . __________________ Wampus Cat Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759550



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