I have an old ad on my garage from Direct Connect "Turn your Pussycat into a Tiger" that advertises a cam shaft with a '69 featured in the ad.
the 69 has a front spoiler that has caught my eye. It looks like an old NASCAR variant.
Anyone know of a place where I can find a bolt on front spoiler for mine?
Thanks!
Where's the picture of the poster?
I believe some guys have modified those E-body spoilers (T/A and AAR?) to work on Chargers. Member Highbanked Hauler did it to his car (top pic below) but I don't know what he used for sure. I think others have used Camaro and Daytona spoilers. Member kcederwall08 has one too (bottom pic).
(http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=56809.0;attach=121627)
(http://image.hotrod.com/f/8956008/963large+1968_dodge_charger+front_right_view.jpg)
Looks like I'll just have to make one. I was hoping for a simple bolt on!
Quote from: billschroeder5842 on May 04, 2010, 10:00:34 PM
Looks like I'll just have to make one. I was hoping for a simple bolt on!
I'd contact Highbanked Hauler and/or kcederwall08 and ask them what they did before you start spending money or sawing stuff. :Twocents:
My triple black car had a small front spoiler when I bought the car... might put it back on one day. Appeared to be an aftermarket piece, not home made...
Camaro spoiler. 69 dollars. center strut bolts to the bottom of the rad support, two side struts bolt to the bottom of the fenders, 6 other bolts go throuhgt the bottom back flage of the valance. fits perfect out of the box. looks like it belongs.
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blasphemy, I know..but its only 69 bucks so if you whang it, you laugh and order another one. its very durable abs....been runnin mine for almost what 2 years it is fine.
Exactly what Frank (SFRT) said.....'69 Camaro spoiler. I'm picking one up this week for $25 at a muscle car shop about 25 mins from my house. I'm getting a 'seconds' they call it because it has some cracks in the paint. New paint and bamn, good as new!
Thanks. Oooooo a GM piece on my Mopar. There might have to be some sort of exorcism to cast out the demons.
Is there a particular year for the camaro? Looks like a 67-69?
Thanks!
69.
my Charger is a slut. has a chevy spoiler and PS pump, a Ford solenoid and a Mercedes check valve in it.
second owner put this one on over 25 years ago ! so i put it back after i done the resto :yesnod:
I have that direct connection ad also with the front spoiler on the 69 Charger, i've always wanted to do the front spoiler on my 69 Charger since it looks sweet, good info and pics!!
Kevin
I ordered a '69 Camero (!?!?!?!?!) front spoiler.
Feel the power of the Dark Side...
this should have been done in private, with cigars
What's cool about that Camaro spoiler is that it closely follows the pointed front end of a 2nd gen. so the look fits. Well, it probably follows the pointed front end of a Camaro too but, you get my drift...
(http://www.stainlessworks.net/cart/images/1969%20Camaro.jpg)
yes the peak on the spoiler pretty much matches the peak on the hood of the charger,plus the spoiler is not too big so it actually looks 'factory'...like, if you werent a charger nerd youd never think it didnt belong.
Wow, a 69 Camaro chin spoiler. Looks very cool to me. :coolgleamA:
I run a 69 camaro spoiler on my 70. I love it. Installs in 5 min with some self tapping screws. It's easily replaceable and flexable plastic so occasionally bumping curbs wont destroy it. I've already cracked mine clean in 2 by pulling the car on a trailer. I could care less though, it's a piece of plastic made for a chevy. It's easily repaired or replaced.
I say go for it!
Here's mine. (http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=22870.0;attach=66007;image)
MAS - HAS ONE FOR A 68/69 ROAD RUNNER ?? HAVE NO PIC'S . :Twocents:
Quote from: JR on May 10, 2010, 05:25:34 PM
I run a 69 camaro spoiler on my 70. I love it. Installs in 5 min with some self tapping screws. It's easily replaceable and flexable plastic so occasionally bumping curbs wont destroy it. I've already cracked mine clean in 2 by pulling the car on a trailer. I could care less though, it's a piece of plastic made for a chevy. It's easily repaired or replaced.
I say go for it!
Here's mine. (http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=22870.0;attach=66007;image)
I can't see it on that 70 ? :shruggy:
Here is the finished project....I'm pretty happy with the out come although my particular spoiler did not "bolt right up." I was a bit of fiddeling but no big deal.
I like the "go fast look" Plus it adds something to the fiberglass six pak hood. Teenagers are still stumped as to what it is. "You mean a Charger once came with TWO doors?"
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd220/billschroeder/charger/dadchargerpicturesspoiler005.jpg)
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd220/billschroeder/charger/dadchargerpicturesspoiler001.jpg)
(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd220/billschroeder/charger/dadchargerpicturesspoiler002.jpg)
This might be a clearer pic Cudanut. Here's a shot after I've already split the lip in two, but it's there. Battlescars and all.
(http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=52351.0;attach=90762;image)
Quote from: HOTROD on May 10, 2010, 05:44:44 PM
MAS - HAS ONE FOR A 68/69 ROAD RUNNER ?? HAVE NO PIC'S . :Twocents:
Yes, MAS Racing
had one for 68-69 various B-Bodies. And for A-s and E-s. Don't know if they had a specific Charger model.
I say
had because MAS is out of business. The inventory was sold to CA Performance in Minnesota. CA Performance still has some pieces, which includes the Road Runner. It is fiberglass, not plastic, and doesn't have struts involved. $49 with +/- $20 SH.
I simply could not live on this planet if I put a Chevy part on my Mopar. :coocoo: So I ordered one from CA and hope to get put on next month. Hope it's not a waste of money. I'll post pics.
Their number is 651-739-2904. Lousy website but real good phone service.
Quote from: bull on May 04, 2010, 10:09:48 PM
Quote from: billschroeder5842 on May 04, 2010, 10:00:34 PM
Looks like I'll just have to make one. I was hoping for a simple bolt on!
I'd contact Highbanked Hauler and/or kcederwall08 and ask them what they did before you start spending money or sawing stuff. :Twocents:
I made mine and it was a giant PITA and I would recommend buying one if you can.
Quote from: 68X426 on May 11, 2010, 12:05:12 AM
Quote from: HOTROD on May 10, 2010, 05:44:44 PM
MAS - HAS ONE FOR A 68/69 ROAD RUNNER ?? HAVE NO PIC'S . :Twocents:
Yes, MAS Racing had one for 68-69 various B-Bodies. And for A-s and E-s. Don't know if they had a specific Charger model.
I say had because MAS is out of business. The inventory was sold to CA Performance in Minnesota. CA Performance still has some pieces, which includes the Road Runner. It is fiberglass, not plastic, and doesn't have struts involved. $49 with +/- $20 SH.
THANKS :2thumbs:
I simply could not live on this planet if I put a Chevy part on my Mopar. :coocoo: So I ordered one from CA and hope to get put on next month. Hope it's not a waste of money. I'll post pics.
Their number is 651-739-2904. Lousy website but real good phone service.
Cool stuff. I'm not surprised MAS went out..they had the same ad in every magazine, but never really did much with their website. Looked like they had some bargain pieces at decent prices...I had always hoped they would have cranked out a gull wing...
I'm looking forward to actually seeing the B-body version you get in and how it installs etc.
Please keep us posted!
i have my front (69 camaro) spoiler in the box in the garage... just waitin for that time of the resto!!!!!!!!
and here's prob our most famous front spoiler charger on the site!! our verrrrry own MR ANGRY!!! wow cody i can't believe you didn't post up a pic of mikes car!! lmao :nana:
:2thumbs:
that looks a might-bit bigger than the Chevy spoiler, where would procurement procedures begin?
YAH what he said :fu:
Quote from: 68X426 on May 11, 2010, 12:05:12 AM
Quote from: HOTROD on May 10, 2010, 05:44:44 PM
MAS - HAS ONE FOR A 68/69 ROAD RUNNER ?? HAVE NO PIC'S . :Twocents:
Yes, MAS Racing had one for 68-69 various B-Bodies. And for A-s and E-s. Don't know if they had a specific Charger model.
I say had because MAS is out of business. The inventory was sold to CA Performance in Minnesota. CA Performance still has some pieces, which includes the Road Runner. It is fiberglass, not plastic, and doesn't have struts involved. $49 with +/- $20 SH.
I simply could not live on this planet if I put a Chevy part on my Mopar. :coocoo: So I ordered one from CA and hope to get put on next month. Hope it's not a waste of money. I'll post pics.
Their number is 651-739-2904. Lousy website but real good phone service.
Never mind. No longer available. After a 3 week wait and lots of phone calls (me calling them, them not following up), CA no longer has the molds for the spoilers. They are "broken".
So I'll just gouge out one eye ball and order up one of those Camaro spoilers.
Added a front spoiler today, i think it looks good.
I like the look...
And since it was modified you technically have that ace up your sleeve for naysayers, sort of the "universal" part that you always have to modify to make it "universal" enough for anything Chrysler. I'm sure you'll catch flack for it, but not from me!
I might look into doing this once I get the front valance straightened out...it will give people more to gripe about on the front end aside from the grille :icon_smile_big: I really think it will set off the color scheme!
I like it! Is it a Camaro spoiler (what year)? The one on Mr. Angry looks much bigger than yours.
Just went to a guy's place this morning who had both a 68 and a 69 Camaro spoiler on the shelf.
Tried both up against the car and the 69 spoiler was a lower profile, so ended up fitting the 68 one about an hour or so ago.
Looks ok to me.
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac51/doctor4766/10092011462.jpg)
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac51/doctor4766/10092011463.jpg)
I'd like to see you mount the push bar at the same time :lol:
Hmm yeah, never thought about that, but it's only a few screws to remove if I ever decide to do that again.
Quote from: doctor4766 on September 10, 2011, 01:32:25 AM
Just went to a guy's place this morning who had both a 68 and a 69 Camaro spoiler on the shelf.
Tried both up against the car and the 69 spoiler was a lower profile, so ended up fitting the 68 one about an hour or so ago.
Looks ok to me.
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac51/doctor4766/10092011462.jpg)
(http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac51/doctor4766/10092011463.jpg)
Sorry Mate, what do you mean by lower profile? I want to fit one to my Charger too but want to get the one that looks and fits best. :shruggy:
As in, the 69 spoiler doesnt hang down quite as much. It's not a lot of difference though... maybe 10-15mm?
Hey guys I like the look also but back in the day we called them an "Air dam", the one I remember came down with less forward angle and was wider.
Quote from: doctor4766 on September 11, 2011, 04:50:48 AM
As in, the 69 spoiler doesnt hang down quite as much. It's not a lot of difference though... maybe 10-15mm?
Thanks for that, I've decided to go with the 69 spoiler. Just a question now of finding one locally. :2thumbs:
Quote from: Fred on September 11, 2011, 08:57:53 PM
Quote from: doctor4766 on September 11, 2011, 04:50:48 AM
As in, the 69 spoiler doesnt hang down quite as much. It's not a lot of difference though... maybe 10-15mm?
Thanks for that, I've decided to go with the 69 spoiler. Just a question now of finding one locally. :2thumbs:
Where you at?
Quote from: doctor4766 on September 12, 2011, 03:35:55 AM
Quote from: Fred on September 11, 2011, 08:57:53 PM
Quote from: doctor4766 on September 11, 2011, 04:50:48 AM
As in, the 69 spoiler doesnt hang down quite as much. It's not a lot of difference though... maybe 10-15mm?
Thanks for that, I've decided to go with the 69 spoiler. Just a question now of finding one locally. :2thumbs:
Where you at?
Melbourne. :cheers:
Shouldn't be too hard. There's plenty of Chev parts suppliers around the country.
Quote from: doctor4766 on September 12, 2011, 05:39:43 PM
Shouldn't be too hard. There's plenty of Chev parts suppliers around the country.
no worries mate. :2thumbs:
There is or was anyway a company Spoilersbyrandy.com that sells hand built RR & Charger front spoilers I have no idea on prices & have no photos though, just ran across the site some time ago... No endorsements just info...
Looks great doctor4766, I'm still waiting on the XV rad brace or I'd have mine done as well...Didn't realize there was a difference between the 68 and 69 spoilers, not that I have invested much time in it, haha.
And I believe 1 or 2 members here have pics in a similar thread with the spoiler they got from Randy. I think his were all steel, so you can go that route, or just scrap and replace the gm repops.
Quote from: TexasStroker on September 14, 2011, 10:32:28 PM
Looks great doctor4766, I'm still waiting on the XV rad brace or I'd have mine done as well...Didn't realize there was a difference between the 68 and 69 spoilers, not that I have invested much time in it, haha.
And I believe 1 or 2 members here have pics in a similar thread with the spoiler they got from Randy. I think his were all steel, so you can go that route, or just scrap and replace the gm repops.
I can only vouch for the difference by the two that I looked at.
I don't even know if they were factory correct for the years the guy told me they fitted but none the less, one was a little shorter.
I've never known of a difference, but I don't really pay attn to camaros, lol. Thanks for the insight though, hopefully some others will take that into consideration and maybe get to the bottom of it. It very well could be a minor differene in the mold from one company to the next...I would personally like the longer one like you selected.
Great info there, going to try the '68 as well! Have you seen how cheap these things are on ebay!!?! $20!!
no chevy spoiler on my mopar. i have a charger spoiler. got it off e-bay. some guy in ariz. makes them. fits side to side and is formed around the turn signals and bolted right on in a couple of minutes. and unbolts real quick in case of towing. made of fiberglass. looks great. would post a pic but to hard on this site. not a computer guy. very happy with mine. makes the front end look nice.
Quote from: chargermike on September 16, 2011, 02:28:26 AM
no chevy spoiler on my mopar. i have a charger spoiler. got it off e-bay. some guy in ariz. makes them. fits side to side and is formed around the turn signals and bolted right on in a couple of minutes. and unbolts real quick in case of towing. made of fiberglass. looks great. would post a pic but to hard on this site. not a computer guy. very happy with mine. makes the front end look nice.
Very interested.
More info please and maybe a picture. I'd like to see it before I buy the Camaro spoiler. I too would prefer to keep it all mopar. :2thumbs:
If the picture is only a few hundred kb feel free to email it to me and I'll post it here. I'm on dialup at home so can't accept large pics, maybe other users here with broadband can accept a bigger pic.
the 68 and mr. angry one looks more useful for directing the air, wonder what the purists would think when i'm done with the front and back "spoilers"???? :coolgleamA:
Quote from: chargermike on September 16, 2011, 02:28:26 AM
no chevy spoiler on my mopar. i have a charger spoiler. got it off e-bay. some guy in ariz. makes them. fits side to side and is formed around the turn signals and bolted right on in a couple of minutes. and unbolts real quick in case of towing. made of fiberglass. looks great. would post a pic but to hard on this site. not a computer guy. very happy with mine. makes the front end look nice.
I'd like to see that one for sure, can you give us his info? :2thumbs:
i have a video on the facebook page. and willmpost some pics on there. easy to do on there
Quote from: chargermike on September 16, 2011, 02:28:26 AM
no chevy spoiler on my mopar. i have a charger spoiler. got it off e-bay. some guy in ariz. makes them. fits side to side and is formed around the turn signals and bolted right on in a couple of minutes. and unbolts real quick in case of towing. made of fiberglass. looks great. would post a pic but to hard on this site. not a computer guy. very happy with mine. makes the front end look nice.
Is this your Charger?
It that the Pickle??
@ chargermike: do you have a contact info of that Arizona guy? No spoilers on ebay and I can't remember seeing them on ebay either.
Im pretty sure it was years ago... I keep threatening to reproduce a few one day.
Hi Guys,
Fitted my front spoiler yesterday. I opted for the 69 camaro. It works for me.
Here are some pics for you.
Okay so call me dense; I just dont get it. Is there any performance improvements by adding the spoiler or you just doing it for the looks? If it is strictly looks; it would be cool to see some" before" and" after" pics. Just the after pics look good, but the before also will give good comparison. :Twocents:
ok, it does two things.
firstly it eliminates that floating feeling and keeps it more stable at high speed.
And secondly it hides the radiator support plus the stabiliser bar and in my opinion, just makes the car look more complete.
I'm including a before pic for you so that you can see the difference.
Looks great! :cheers:
Hi Fred,
thanks for the info. Having the before pic is great. Now I can see what it is covering. The "after" does look more complete and finished by having the spoiler on it. :2thumbs:
if done right the front spoiler will direct air into the radiator and around the edges of the car to minimize the air that gets under the car at "higher than Grandma speeds"
Quote from: johnnycharger on September 23, 2011, 07:36:44 AM
Hi Fred,
thanks for the info. Having the before pic is great. Now I can see what it is covering. The "after" does look more complete and finished by having the spoiler on it. :2thumbs:
No worries mate.
Looks great Fred!
Here is the link to what I believe a few of you are looking for:
http://spoilersbyrandy.com/6869Chargerspoiler.aspx
You can see it installed on a 68. The main difference is they run the full length, although they don't seem as "tall" just from the pics.
Just bought one for myself!!!!! 45 bucks shipped on ebay from tamrazs parts discount! I like the spoilers by randy one as well but its only 1.5inches wider but 3x the cost, that means I can buy and break 3 for the pice of one!!!! :icon_smile_wink:
Would the "true" Superbird one work on a Charger? :scratchchin:
I would do Randy's, its just not wide enough. I like its length tho, looks better than the camaro one. Maybe he'll do some like 5" wide?
Hey Highbanks, do you have any pictures of it with the hood closed? I'd really like to see a couple angles of it also.
Thanks
Thats my car on Randys website. I like the spoiler as it is, I know it might look a little meaner if it was dropped down lower, but I'm worried about dragging it entering driveways etc. even as it is. I'd say it definatly helps the high speed manners as well as looking cool.
Quote from: TexasStroker on September 26, 2011, 02:39:59 PM
Looks great Fred!
Here is the link to what I believe a few of you are looking for:
http://spoilersbyrandy.com/6869Chargerspoiler.aspx
You can see it installed on a 68. The main difference is they run the full length, although they don't seem as "tall" just from the pics.
Thanks TexasStroker, I'm happy with it.
Checked out Randy's and I've got to say that does look good.
Quote from: Purple68 on September 26, 2011, 10:43:00 PM
Thats my car on Randys website. I like the spoiler as it is, I know it might look a little meaner if it was dropped down lower, but I'm worried about dragging it entering driveways etc. even as it is. I'd say it definatly helps the high speed manners as well as looking cool.
:2thumbs: looks good. No need to go any lower, as you say, it will only create problems.
I ordered a 68 today...I think they are in fact longer, although they never give dimensions on the sites I was on...I saw (2) 68 camaros and (1) 69 at the Hooter's show this Sunday and the 68s were noticeably longer...
Fear not, I didn't look long enough to turn to stone, just to capture the image, haha.
My thoughts are I will get it in, see how it looks, and then go from there. Classic has a 20% off sale right now so it wasn't too big of a hit. If I don't like it, I'll try Randy's, if I like it and it scrapes, I'll consider the 69, if I like it as is and break it, I can get a new one...the price is cheap enough. I think they give a nice look to the front of the car.
That one does look good on your Charger purple68!
You know, they all look pretty good and they do the job. In the end it just comes down to personal preference.
Yours looks great Fred.
Im overseas at the moment but when I get back on the weekend I think Im gonna have to take the Charger for a blast to check out the new aerodynamics!
Im having withdrawal symptoms real bad. Near on two weeks since Ive driven ANYTHING
I like how the Camaro spoiler lines up with the indicators. Looks clean and sharp. They help as described but I have to guess that they cost a little in MPG too. (Not that it matters much.) Here's mine w/ a 69 one.
Quote from: doctor4766 on September 27, 2011, 05:45:06 AM
Yours looks great Fred.
Im overseas at the moment but when I get back on the weekend I think Im gonna have to take the Charger for a blast to check out the new aerodynamics!
Im having withdrawal symptoms real bad. Near on two weeks since Ive driven ANYTHING
Thanks Doc.
As for the other, I know where you're coming from. I get jittery if I can't drive mine at least once a week.
So I got my spoiler in today (68 Camaro) but I for got to buy the mounting kit. Do i even need it? Did anyone else ues the camero mounting kit for thier charger?
Mine will be here tomorrow, I bet you can get by without it...I just got it so I'd have the reinforcement brackets and would see if they line-up...if not I'll modify. I think you can mount it just fine without the kit, these weren't intended for Chargers anyway.
I don't know if I'll put mine on yet, I wanted the valance straightened and I've been waiting for a "good" batch of XV lower rad braces before pulling the valance panel (oh and I can install those 12 year old "new" parking light lenses when this all happens, lol).
I'll unbox it (assuming I get it) and try sometime this weekend to see how things line up....I'll post back what I find out. More than likely you'll have your spoiler mounted by then, but I suppose it might help someone.
:2thumbs: I'll get mine on soon! Let me know how it goes.
Quote from: RKCHARGER on September 29, 2011, 03:45:37 PM
So I got my spoiler in today (68 Camaro) but I for got to buy the mounting kit. Do i even need it? Did anyone else ues the camero mounting kit for thier charger?
My mounting kit came with the spoiler so I did use it but I also had to modify the brackets (cut and reweld) to make them fit.
Otherwise you can always make up your own brackets.
I think I will go ahead and fab my own! :icon_smile_big: Hopefully i dont mess it up lol :nana:
Quote from: RKCHARGER on September 29, 2011, 03:45:37 PM
So I got my spoiler in today (68 Camaro) but I for got to buy the mounting kit. Do i even need it? Did anyone else ues the camero mounting kit for thier charger?
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,78187.msg878430.html#msg878430
I got my camaro front spoiler the other day. Wow it looks good. I was thinking about painting it body color but i think black still looks better. :icon_smile_big:
Here are a couple of pics.
(http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy205/mikejmc/bike%20pics/DSC08785-Copy.jpg)
(http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy205/mikejmc/bike%20pics/DSC08786-Copy.jpg)
I like it! What's the wheel/tire combo?
Hi. The front tires are 15x7 235/60/15 , rear 15x10 295/50/15.
Keep it black. :2thumbs:
I've had mine on for a while and I'd say to keep it black. Painting it would make it "Euro" and the next thing you will want to do is paint the grill and bumpers matching colors.
Just say Nine.
keep it black :cheers:
I will paint it satin black.
Many of these pictures are taken with the front end in the shade. Didn't you guys take Photography in school? Look at any car magazine for tips on how to take a picture. L I G H T is your friend.
Quote from: tracpack440 on December 02, 2011, 11:18:54 PM
I will paint it satin black.
But if you paint it you will have issues with stone chips being noticable and you will be painting it all the time. Just food for thought.
Quote from: Red 70 R/T 493 on December 16, 2011, 10:28:05 PM
Many of these pictures are taken with the front end in the shade. Didn't you guys take Photography in school? Look at any car magazine for tips on how to take a picture. L I G H T is your friend.
Agreed.
Although I never took any such silly classes. Seriously guys, you can't see the spoilers if you take pic's in the shade...USE SOME SUN OR GET SOME LIGHT. :slap:
Anyone else interested in putting one of these on your car?
I'm ready. I doubt that they would reduce fuel economy, but possibly improve it. Anything that you can do to direct air around the car rather than underneath it should help. This spoiler also should help improve cooling, since it will direct some of the oncoming air up and through the grille.
I bought one yesterday. $37 with tax.
It looks like it matches the contours of the valance pretty well. Since my car is a 70, I will have to cut the outer edges a little to fit around the bulges for the turn signal/parking lamps.
Quote from: Red 70 R/T 493 on June 03, 2012, 12:00:46 AM
I bought one yesterday. $37 with tax.
It looks like it matches the contours of the valance pretty well. Since my car is a 70, I will have to cut the outer edges a little to fit around the bulges for the turn signal/parking lamps.
:coolgleamA: did you buy a Camero one ?
:popcrn:
Quote from: tan top on June 03, 2012, 03:58:05 AM
Quote from: Red 70 R/T 493 on June 03, 2012, 12:00:46 AM
I bought one yesterday. $37 with tax.
It looks like it matches the contours of the valance pretty well. Since my car is a 70, I will have to cut the outer edges a little to fit around the bulges for the turn signal/parking lamps.
:coolgleamA: did you buy a Camero one ?
:popcrn:
Would have to be for a Camaro.
The Mopar tax alone would have been $37...
Dang... SORRY, yes, it is spec'd for a 69 Camaro. I hope to have it on by Tuesday. I'll post pics.
Quote from: Red 70 R/T 493 on June 04, 2012, 01:45:03 AM
Dang... SORRY, yes, it is spec'd for a 69 Camaro. I hope to have it on by Tuesday. I'll post pics.
:coolgleamA: :yesnod:
:popcrn:
Quote from: Fred on September 23, 2011, 12:33:15 AM
ok, it does two things.
firstly it eliminates that floating feeling and keeps it more stable at high speed.
And secondly it hides the radiator support plus the stabiliser bar and in my opinion, just makes the car look more complete.
I'm including a before pic for you so that you can see the difference.
So, have you wound it up yet to check if the ''floating feeling"" has gone away or got less, just curious on the + &-'s
I'll need to get some outdoor pictures, but for now...
Another...
:scope: nice , yes agreed need out side pictures to get the full effect :yesnod: :2thumbs:
:popcrn:
Certainly does make the car look complete. :2thumbs:
Should have been there from the factory!! Looks great! :2thumbs:
Quote from: Indygenerallee on June 09, 2012, 09:48:35 PM
Should have been there from the factory!! Looks great! :2thumbs:
Yes you got that right. (factory standard)
anyone know if the mounting kit is necessary?
I didn't buy a mounting kit with mine. I attached the spoiler, then MADE 2 struts for then ends using 3/8 fuel line. The center felt solid enough to leave as is.
sweet i got some 3/8ths line leftover. did you just use sheet metal screws through the valance? or can you mount it using the existing holes in the back of the valance?
My car had 3 factory punched oval type holes in the valance. I bolted through those using F A T washers. The ends got self tapping screws. 5 points of contact including the center.
Well I'm convinced! I just ordered one so I can hide that big ugly sway bar. Pics to follow when I bolt it on, probably next weekend.
The spoiler arrived yesterday, I don't have time to install it until the weekend but I did hold it up against the valance and it fits quite nicely!
Did you guys paint yours? It's just molded plastic and I'd like it to look a bit better but I realize that it'll get quite the beating as well so sem trim black will probably not last long!
Mine is unpainted. I have no intentions of letting anything hit mine except bugs and road dirt.
Quote from: Dino on June 14, 2012, 11:11:31 AM
but I realize that it'll get quite the beating
What are you doing to beat it so badly? :smilielol: Jumping like the Dukes? :scratchchin:
Mine is unpainted, flat black, and looks new after several thousand miles (lots at high speed). Just bugs, like Red's.
i just put one on today. i got one with the mounting kit. the long brace lined up perfectly with a existing hole under the car. all i had to do was tweak angle on the brace a little. the side braces are about 1 inch short of where im going to mount them. so either ill use 1" spacers or cut the braces and weld in a 1" extension. i also used 1/4" bolts to secure it to the valance. it looks really good but i think i definatly could have got away with the longer 68 camaro one.
I don't jump nor throw the car into corners, but you may find me roaring over a dirtroad in rural Michigan from time to time. Besides that, all our cars get hit with crap from time to time. Paint doesn't stick to the bottom of the bumers very long. Michigan roads are notoriously bad, it's not a myth.
The problem I have in its current state that it is visibly molded plastic as you can see the greyish swirls in it. One being pretty noticable. I would love to put a coat or two of flat/satin black. I don't mind repainting it after every season, but don't wanna do it every week! Any super strong plastic paints out there? Krylon worth a shot?
As I see it, you have 2 choices..........
1 leave it as is and it will be trouble free
2 paint it and do it over and over and over again and again and again.
I've left mine unpainted. It sits low enough not to be obvious.
Quote from: 68X426 on June 14, 2012, 07:28:37 PM
Quote from: Dino on June 14, 2012, 11:11:31 AM
but I realize that it'll get quite the beating
What are you doing to beat it so badly? :smilielol: Jumping like the Dukes? :scratchchin:
Mine is unpainted, flat black, and looks new after several thousand miles (lots at high speed). Just bugs, like Red's.
Dan; I can't remember, I'm have an attack of sometimmers I think :shruggy: ... :brickwall: ... does your Orange 68 Hemi RR have one too ??
Quote from: Budnicks on June 14, 2012, 11:25:56 PM
does your Orange 68 Hemi RR have one too ??
Yes. It's stealth! It's looks factory for '68. That's why you don't remember it. ;)
Sidenote: I ordered the spoiler for a '69 Pontiac Firebird. :smilielol: :smilielol: I couldn't live with a you-know-what part, and wouldn't you know, :whistling: Pontiac was able to solve the problem. I can certainly live with Pontiac's "We Build Excitement." :2thumbs:
gm is gm haha!
Best mod ever!
So why is it that a Chevy part fits better than the average Mopar repro part? Beats me but that was a fun little install for one hell of a visual upgrade. It looks tons better hiding the sway bar and the added flat black fits in nicely with the theme! :2thumbs:
I bought mine from Ground Up and it came with three different braces and hd bolts and clips/nuts.
I drilled a few holes in the top lip of the spoiler so it lined up with some of the cutouts in the valance. I used thick and wide washers so I can really clamp it down and here's the best part: The longest brace in the pack (see pic) has one flattened straight end and one at 45 degrees. I made the latter flat as well and it lined up perfectly to the K-member bolt and the bottom hole in the middle of the spoiler. There was zero resistance, this thing is made for 2nd gen Chargers!
I got tired of lying on the ground and ice cream was calling my name so I have not braced the outer corners of the spoiler because it ends right under the big cutout behind the parking light. Don't have a washer that big... :icon_smile_big:
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Last ones
Beats me too but I'm not going to delve into it.
I'm happy as Larry with mine. Gives a really nice finish. :2thumbs:
Forgot to post a before shot.
That last one with the front shot looks good. Is this the 67 or 69 version?
Quote from: Patronus on June 15, 2012, 10:43:46 PM
That last one with the front shot looks good. Is this the 67 or 69 version?
69
Quote from: Dino on June 15, 2012, 08:38:03 PM
Best mod ever!
So why is it that a Chevy part fits better than the average Mopar repro part? Beats me but that was a fun little install for one hell of a visual upgrade. It looks tons better hiding the sway bar and the added flat black fits in nicely with the theme! :2thumbs:
I bought mine from Ground Up and it came with three different braces and hd bolts and clips/nuts.
I drilled a few holes in the top lip of the spoiler so it lined up with some of the cutouts in the valance. I used thick and wide washers so I can really clamp it down and here's the best part: The longest brace in the pack (see pic) has one flattened straight end and one at 45 degrees. I made the latter flat as well and it lined up perfectly to the K-member bolt and the bottom hole in the middle of the spoiler. There was zero resistance, this thing is made for 2nd gen Chargers!
I got tired of lying on the ground and ice cream was calling my name so I have not braced the outer corners of the spoiler because it ends right under the big cutout behind the parking light. Don't have a washer that big... :icon_smile_big:
:2thumbs: :drool5: nice :yesnod:
I know this is a very old thread, but I decided to try this and bought the '68 spoiler on Ebay. I really like it and have had a few people comment on it already. I'm sure it's not for everyone, but it's easily reversible and I didn't have to modify my car at all to mount it.
I like it!!!
Looks great! I love it.
Ive been running the 69 spoiler for years now, and most people just assume its factory. I love that it hides the sway bar and k frame too.
I also assume there has to be at least a slight aerodynamic benefit from diverting air around the K frame/under the chassis.
(http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u364/jrh1983/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20151127_162753855_HDR_zpsw4ttapic.jpg)
I ran an aluminum strip on the bottom edge to keep it from flexing so much.
Quote from: M5Ivan on October 15, 2016, 05:44:34 PM
I know this is a very old thread, but I decided to try this and bought the '68 spoiler on Ebay. I really like it and have had a few people comment on it already. I'm sure it's not for everyone, but it's easily reversible and I didn't have to modify my car at all to mount it.
Looks great! :2thumbs:
What is the difference between the 68 and 69?
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Looks great! :2thumbs:
What is the difference between the 68 and 69?
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I think the '68 spoiler is a little deeper than the '69.
Quote from: M5Ivan on October 16, 2016, 01:25:15 PM
Looks great! :2thumbs:
What is the difference between the 68 and 69?
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I think the '68 spoiler is a little deeper than the '69.
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Thank you.
Since I am trying to decide which to buy I have done a little comparison on the AMD ones.
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo186/fromthehunt/Mobile%20Uploads/Capture_zpsg6iu76ho.jpg) (http://s374.photobucket.com/user/fromthehunt/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Capture_zpsg6iu76ho.jpg.html)
(http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo186/fromthehunt/Mobile%20Uploads/Capture%202_zpsztryfinb.jpg) (http://s374.photobucket.com/user/fromthehunt/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Capture%202_zpsztryfinb.jpg.html)