Front valance under bumper

[Orlando St.R]

I had wondered why my 1965 car had no front valance, whereas others did. A little research led me to part no. MRK4 on the Martin Robey website: https://www.martinrobey.com/jaguar/inte ... t-valance/. Enlarge the image to see the underneath view when in position. There are six fixing holes.

I ordered one of these on Thursday and it arrived on Friday. I offered it into position yesterday and surprise, surprise, there are four holes in the front crossmember which line up exactly with the new part.

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Plus there are holes at each end of the front crossmember still with screws inserted, which clearly haven't been moved since the 70s. Looking at old photos, I think my car had a valance until the 70s, when my dad clearly decided it served no useful function and removed it! The screws are 1/2in long no.8 pan-head slotted self-tappers with captive washers. I couldn't find any of those, so I will use some large repair washers with standard no.8 screws.

I'm going to stonechip my new valance before installing it, but hopefully installation will be straightforward - once I've got those old screws out.

[Jose]

the valance has only those vertical screws holding it in place, no screws at the ends.

My car had it when I bought it, still has it.

I added half-dollar sized stainless steel "fender washers" to each of the 4 screws for more holding power.

It is called a valance but it is really a Splash Guard, protecting the horns, belt, and some rubber parts from water splash and road debris.

[Glyn Ruck]

Correctly held in place by self tappers & copper washers. P/N BD25969

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[Glyn Ruck]

From my vast reference picture library of S Type clunkers around the world. An original valance on an original car for info. As I say supposed to be attached by 6 self tappers through copper washers although knowing Jaguar this could have varied. (aircon car & some weird mods under there)

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[Orlando St.R]

Thanks, Glyn. Very helpful reference.

[Orlando St.R]

I got around to stonechipping and installing my front valance. I had to drill out a particularly stubborn self-tapping screw on the left-hand end of the front cross-member and what remained of the original valance fell off!

[Jose]

i am going to paint mine same color as the car, just like I did to the air filter "muffler".

[NigelW]

There is a few pages on the valance on the archived forum

www.jagstyperegister.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=35

[Glyn Ruck]

Mine is painted body colour as it was originally on SA built cars & correctly attached with self tappers & copper washers. Sorry reflections make things hard to see.

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BTW ~ Note the Trico Reservac tank sprayed medium brown. That is the original colour fitted to my car so we matched it & kept it that colour.

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[Orlando St.R]

That looks very smart, Glyn. But I'm worried by the unauthentic lack of oil on the underside of your car. Are you sure it hasn't run out?