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Tim Ayers · 01-17-2018, 10:47 AM

As the title states, what is that sheet metal piece under the grille and between the front fenders called? I've always called it the valance, but what is the correct term?

When looking from the top, it's shaped like a hard bend "C" and the ends are tapered to a point in the middle.

Thanks all!

wrndln · 01-17-2018, 10:53 AM

I call it a radiator splash apron.
Rusty Nelson

Tim Ayers · 01-17-2018, 11:03 AM

Thank you, Rusty!

burner31 · 01-17-2018, 01:46 PM

Is this it?
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Terry, NJ · 01-17-2018, 02:47 PM

The valance is the piece in the rear of the car , sometimes called an apron, below the body that reaches from one side to the other. Value- about $100- 125 in used, unfinished , needs some work, condition Found on 4 drs and Town Sedans and maybe other models too. A scarce part with several variations.
Terry

Terry, NJ · 01-17-2018, 02:47 PM

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The valance is the piece in the rear of the car , sometimes called an apron, below the body that reaches from one side to the other. Value- about $100- 125 in used, unfinished , needs some work, condition Found on 4 drs and Town Sedans and maybe other models too. A scarce part with several variations.
Terry

pooch · 01-17-2018, 04:17 PM

What do youse Yanks call the part of a bed cover/quilt that goes to the floor ?

Chuck Dempsey · 01-17-2018, 04:22 PM

Pooch - if it only fits over the box spring of a bed, not the real mattress, it's called a 'bed skirt'. My wife loves them, I hate them.

40 Deluxe · 01-17-2018, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck Dempsey

Pooch - if it only fits over the box spring of a bed, not the real mattress, it's called a 'bed skirt'. My wife loves them, I hate them.

Chuck, that's a dust bunny snare!

pooch · 01-17-2018, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck Dempsey

Pooch - if it only fits over the box spring of a bed, not the real mattress, it's called a 'bed skirt'. My wife loves them, I hate them.

Chuck was just curious.

Over here we call your (side) splash apron a valance.

And I would call your front splash apron just a front apron.

Your bed skirts are a valance to us as well.

Chuck Dempsey · 01-17-2018, 05:41 PM

Pooch - another use for 'valance' in the States is an upholstered cover that fits over the top of a set of drapes. Again, hard to believe, but Wife loves them, I hate them. More of a Cob Web snare in this use....

Tinbasher · 01-17-2018, 05:55 PM

Also know as a Stone deflector. I'll check in the Model A parts book and see if it's listed and what it's called.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 01-17-2018, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Ayers

I've always called it the valance, but what is the correct term?

Thanks all!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tinbasher

Also know as a Stone deflector. I'll check in the Model A parts book and see if it's listed and what it's called.

The correct nomenclature is a Front Splash Shield Assembly, part number A-15527-AR and A-15527-B.

Tim Ayers · 01-17-2018, 06:16 PM

Thanks all. Any differences in one off of an April AR roadster? Any ball park ideas of what would be an approximate value of one with no issues and original paint and those two felt pieces still attached?

BILL WILLIAMSON · 01-17-2018, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Ayers

Thanks all. Any differences in one off of an April AR roadster? Any ball park ideas of what would be an approximate value of one with no issues and original paint and those two felt pieces still attached?

Just JOKING, Tim, but if its' felts, "FELT" good, I'd ask $900.00 for it--LOL
Bill Expensive

Tim Ayers · 01-17-2018, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

Just JOKING, Tim, but if its' felts, "FELT" good, I'd ask $900.00 for it--LOL
Bill Expensive

I wish. Boy, do I wish....

Tinbasher · 01-18-2018, 06:54 PM

Brent's got it.

01-17-2018, 10:47 AM	#1
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,177	What is the sheet metal piece under the grille and between the front fenders called? As the title states, what is that sheet metal piece under the grille and between the front fenders called? I've always called it the valance, but what is the correct term? When looking from the top, it's shaped like a hard bend "C" and the ends are tapered to a point in the middle. Thanks all!

01-17-2018, 10:53 AM	#2
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,159	Re: What is the sheet metal piece under the grille and between the front fenders call I call it a radiator splash apron. Rusty Nelson

01-17-2018, 11:03 AM	#3
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,177	Re: What is the sheet metal piece under the grille and between the front fenders call Thank you, Rusty!

01-17-2018, 02:47 PM	#5
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,740	Re: What is the sheet metal piece under the grille and between the front fenders call The valance is the piece in the rear of the car , sometimes called an apron, below the body that reaches from one side to the other. Value- about $100- 125 in used, unfinished , needs some work, condition Found on 4 drs and Town Sedans and maybe other models too. A scarce part with several variations. Terry

01-17-2018, 02:47 PM	#6
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,740	Re: What is the sheet metal piece under the grille and between the front fenders call Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The valance is the piece in the rear of the car , sometimes called an apron, below the body that reaches from one side to the other. Value- about $100- 125 in used, unfinished , needs some work, condition Found on 4 drs and Town Sedans and maybe other models too. A scarce part with several variations. Terry

01-17-2018, 04:17 PM	#7
pooch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Coast NSW Australia Posts: 2,596	Re: What is the sheet metal piece under the grille and between the front fenders call What do youse Yanks call the part of a bed cover/quilt that goes to the floor ?

01-17-2018, 04:22 PM	#8
Chuck Dempsey Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesville, NC Posts: 785	Re: What is the sheet metal piece under the grille and between the front fenders call Pooch - if it only fits over the box spring of a bed, not the real mattress, it's called a 'bed skirt'. My wife loves them, I hate them.

01-17-2018, 05:41 PM	#11
Chuck Dempsey Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesville, NC Posts: 785	Re: What is the sheet metal piece under the grille and between the front fenders call Pooch - another use for 'valance' in the States is an upholstered cover that fits over the top of a set of drapes. Again, hard to believe, but Wife loves them, I hate them. More of a Cob Web snare in this use....

01-17-2018, 05:55 PM	#12
Tinbasher Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Innisfil, Ontario Canada Posts: 1,174	Re: What is the sheet metal piece under the grille and between the front fenders call Also know as a Stone deflector. I'll check in the Model A parts book and see if it's listed and what it's called.

01-17-2018, 06:16 PM	#14
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,177	Re: What is the sheet metal piece under the grille and between the front fenders call Thanks all. Any differences in one off of an April AR roadster? Any ball park ideas of what would be an approximate value of one with no issues and original paint and those two felt pieces still attached?

01-18-2018, 06:54 PM	#17
Tinbasher Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Innisfil, Ontario Canada Posts: 1,174	Re: What is the sheet metal piece under the grille and between the front fenders call Brent's got it.