What is this piece of Grand Wagoneer sheet metal called?

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  • halp
    230 Tornado
    • Sep 22, 2020
    • 4

    What is this piece of Grand Wagoneer sheet metal called?

    I've been trying to find a non-rusty replacement, but I can't find what this body panel is called. It's on a 1976 Wagoneer. Thanks! I've attached a link to the picture, despite being under the attachment size for a jpg, it won't let me add it.
  • letank
    AMC 4 OH! 1
    • Jun 03, 2002
    • 4129

    #2
    Welcome to the asylum, we call it the valence, that all front part with the headlight and radiator openings


    the funny part , it is in group 2 cooling parts manual / group 2 (look in the supplement for images, but the later years parts manual has graphics


    you can get parts and TSM on Tom's site :



    Last edited by letank; 07-25-2022, 09:36 AM.
    Michel
    74 wag, 349Kmiles on original ticker/trany, except for the rust. Will it make it to the next get together without a rebuilt? Status: needs a new body.
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    • halp
      230 Tornado
      • Sep 22, 2020
      • 4

      #3
      Awesome thanks!

      I had looked through the body panel section of the manual and didn't see it.

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      • 80Limited
        232 I6
        • Feb 19, 2015
        • 242

        #4
        I have a rust free front facia if you are looking. It is off an 81 with pig nose grille mounts. PM me

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        • MysticRob
          350 Buick
          • Nov 26, 2019
          • 819

          #5
          The largest portion of that pic that includes the radiator and headlight openings is typically called the radiator core support. The valance is typically the lower section near the bumper.
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          • rang-a-stang
            Administrator
            • Oct 31, 2016
            • 5512

            #6
            Kinda funny you asked. I have seen that called many things.

            Although, you can remove that part (with the headlights openings) and I think the part behind that is the radiator support. But if you call it a "radiator support" no one will correct you. I have also called it the valance. I have seen it called the header panel. My 1979 Service manual calls it a Face Panel but I have never heard or seen someone on here call it that. What makes it awkward is originally, that was not covered with a grill and WAS part of the outside of the truck.
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