How replace tub faucet from this old style?

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How replace tub faucet from this old style?
Author: RJ Anderson (MI) Hello. I'm working on replacing the old faucets on my tub (leaking). I opened up access behind the tub and found only water lines running into the wall over the tub (and no cut off for either line.) Question: How do I remove this one and will a new, modern style faucet fit here? [@#$%&[postimg.cc]][/url]
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Re: How replace tub faucet from this old style?

Author: steve (CA)

Are you not able to find repair parts for your current valves? Being that your bathtub has a shower attachment, if you want to replace it with another 2 handle valve, the valve should be pressure balanced/anti-scald protected and that is not available in a 2 handle valve(or very rare), so a separate protection device should also be installed. A modern single handle valve will include scald protection and you can use a remodel trim plate to cover the existing valve holes in the tile. Do you know what the water supply piping is made of (galvanized steel, copper,non-metallic)?

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