The front valance on my truck is trashed, so I was going to use the one from the parts truck. Question is, what are the extra holes in the top of it for?

Thanks all, Jeff

 

Jeff, just a guess but those holes could of been put there for some kind of light system. they don't look familiar but i'm no expert, but if it fits your truck, i say weld them up and put it on.

 

The holes look to be factory made. The rear edge is rolled up and doesn't look like it could have been done by hand.

Jeff
Here's a closer shot

I've looked at a lot of these trucks and don't remember seeing these holes before.

 

Could it be from a 54?

 

On the 54 the grille holes are directly above the frame cutouts and D shaped with the curved part to the front. At least that's how it looks in the Mid-Fifty catalog.

Jeff

 

I'd say you have a 54 Valance panel on your truck.

 

Does anyone have a pic of a 54 valance panel? Curiosity keeps this coming back to me.

Jeff

 

Heres a pic of my 54 valance panel

https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...125726&width=0

Dosen't help to solve the mystery

 

I have seen a lot of them like that. I have one and thats for the plow frame, check
with a sharp eye for welds and extra drilled holes. Its definately not a 54, those
hole are slightly inboard of the frame.

 

I never thought about a plow frame.(always been a southern boy, so have seen little snow) Was wondering though if Ford offered a factory brush guard or bull bar back then. Thanks big job, my curiosity is finally answered.

Jeff

 

Those little holes in the valance of your parts truck are the support rods for the Factory Brush guard.

abe

 

This brings up an interesting point, I have a 54 but got a 53 valence with the pile of parts when I bought it...can I cut out the holes for the 54 grille into the 53 valence or is there more to it?