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Aug 14, 2006 | 05:07 PM

mechmagcn

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53 Front valance

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

Aug 14, 2006 | 09:01 PM

54fever

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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.

Aug 15, 2006 | 07:09 AM

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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.

Aug 15, 2006 | 07:24 AM

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Could it be from a 54?

Aug 15, 2006 | 07:36 AM

mechmagcn

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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

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Aug 15, 2006 | 09:58 AM

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

Aug 19, 2006 | 11:37 AM

mechmagcn

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

Jeff

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Aug 20, 2006 | 06:05 AM

big job

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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.

Aug 20, 2006 | 09:59 AM

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mechmagcn

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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

Aug 20, 2006 | 02:52 PM

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abe

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

abe

Aug 20, 2006 | 03:04 PM

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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?