The new truck has a modified lower front valence because the current owner went with no bumper and welded the holes for the bumper brackets. I want to go back to bumpers. He says I can pretty easily cut them back out or buy a new valence and possibly sell the modified one. Two questions: is there a resource online where I can buy a valence aside from finding a parts truck at a salvage yard? And are modified valences in demand?

Also, the truck has aftermarket 16" chrome wheels. Does anyone have any advice on where I can find stock wheels and hub caps or reproductions?

Thanks! I hope everyone has a great Father's Day tomorrow!

Joe

 

Not mine: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1959-Ford-F100-F250-F350-thu-600-Radiator-Valance-Grill-Apron-Gravel-Pan-C-Info-/221394499562?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item338c23f7ea&vxp=mtr
BTW always put the year truck you are working on in the thread.

I suspect you can sell the modified valance on ebay and end up close in $$. Lots of folks don't want the bumpers

 

Thanks and whoops, it's a '59.