pacecar style front spoiler
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pacecar style front spoiler
Hi all, I'm new to this site and need some feedback: I intend to put a pacecar style spoiler on my '77. anything special I should know before ordering? ie. one piece, three piece, fastening tricks etc...
Thanks, Mark
Thanks, Mark
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What size tires are you running up front. 15x60x255 might rub if it's a Indy 3-piece, the two piece might give alittle bit more room but not much. Before you buy one you better go turn your wheels all the way to left and right and check to see what kind of clearance you have.
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
The factory 3 piece is flexible- very good w/ low clearance.
The Indy ft. spoiler designed for our Vettes w/ wind tunnel scoops up air for cooling, cleans up airflow underneath & sweeps the airflow around the front tires.
Rec. for all 68-79 ! I put mine on as soon as possible, so early that the paint matches & it appears original.
The Indy ft. spoiler designed for our Vettes w/ wind tunnel scoops up air for cooling, cleans up airflow underneath & sweeps the airflow around the front tires.
Rec. for all 68-79 ! I put mine on as soon as possible, so early that the paint matches & it appears original.
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St. Jude Donor '05
The 1-piece fiberglass spoiler is cheaper, it's easier to paint (it comes with primer already on it)... I extended the upper corners a little to blend it into the fenderline...
On the other hand ... fiberglass can break ....
On the other hand ... fiberglass can break ....
Last edited by MYBAD79; Jan 18, 2006 at 02:35 PM. Reason: added photo
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From: Pearl MS
Hey Brett - long time no talk
RedBad1979 - I like the way yours looks but I dont think that I want to (could make it look that good) try extending the edges. I remember when you originally posted with your pics. I think that it looks great.
RedBad1979 - I like the way yours looks but I dont think that I want to (could make it look that good) try extending the edges. I remember when you originally posted with your pics. I think that it looks great.
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spoiler
OK thanks guys, I guess I'll go with one piece. I really like the idea of extending the corners (thanks RED'79) I will also go with goodyear 255/60 15 . So I will let you all know and I will post pics (soon as I can figure out what "paste" "drag" "upload" "download" mean) 
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St. Jude Donor '05
skydaddy and tunnelback,
it is really a very easy job to extend the corners - it's only fiberglass. I used some mini files to get the stuff in shape
here's another photo (the tire sticks out because at that time I experimented with spacers) :
it is really a very easy job to extend the corners - it's only fiberglass. I used some mini files to get the stuff in shape
here's another photo (the tire sticks out because at that time I experimented with spacers) :
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