Looking good John

So the expressed valance was only the bottom section and you kept the original top
section. That's a good idea if it's ok as when I spoke to them they said the newer top section didn't have the correct profile.

I got the "Skin Only" panel as it was a third the price of the full valance.  Elliott did have an issue initially as the profile is Facelift not Pre-Facelift.  He cut it and put a crease in the top which fitted in under the gap nicely.  A great result, as this is an annoyingly hard panel to find in good nick.  Nearly every capri I have had has had a bodged valance 

Tell me about it. And I only just worked out their meant to deviate. Deviate at the bumper brackets as I always thought it was cause of damage. Ive straightened one but it was always a right off.

Latest update, the front valance has been squared up, the left front guard has now been spot welded into place.  Elliott had to extend the rear edge to make a good shut line, and the edge at the scuttle lines up beautifully.  We have found a slight bulge at the rear of the drivers side front where it joins the sill.  Its a bit of a crap shoot as to whats under the lower join, hopfully nothing too bad.  I have ordered a lower repair section just in case, as the lower edge will have to be cut off then assessed.  Worst case it will need an inner sill repair then the repair section added in to ensure a good edge to weld onto.  Fingers crossed its just poorly fitted....

Keep oosting - an enjoyable read!

....more details the better, I say !

Engine Bay has had some paint applied, the color seems to change depending on the light angle, I guess thats why its called Yellow Fire you definitely see a red glow in some light. 

Another one out of trouble and back to looking good! Ace!

Looking good John. Thanks for sharing.