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Old May 23, 2006 | 10:22 PM
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could anyone provide a head on shot of an 80-82?

Im trying to install my center deflector and spoilers but it seems they have a upward tilt toward the center. Could someone provide me a pic that would show how they sit as well as how the deflector should rest. btw..what hold the deflector at the front?

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Old May 23, 2006 | 10:53 PM
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I had the same project a few weeks ago, re-attaching the air deflector. It is held up by a tongue that protruds rearward from the frame under the front bumper. It slips through the slot between the rubber extensions on the deflector. I will try to find the photos sent to me when I asked the same Q's. good luck Jim
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Hey nptwoody, I would be interested in them too, about to do same project
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I had the same project a few weeks ago, re-attaching the air deflector. It is held up by a tongue that protruds rearward from the frame under the front bumper. It slips through the slot between the rubber extensions on the deflector. I will try to find the photos sent to me when I asked the same Q's. good luck Jim
Man that would be awesome if you could find those. I actually went back out and looked at it. its actually pointed slightly down at the front tip. the out most center is about 1.5-2 inches lower then that metal brace that protects the front end center. also that brace on mine is missing a piece, looks as if it was broke off at one time. I had to weld a stud to it, and drill the center of the deflector (i went with fiberglass version) and then push deflector up and put on a nut to hold it. Seems to work fine. im just wondering if it should be level across or if the center "dip" is fine. it seems i recall that center being lower, but not 100% sure
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Originally Posted by nptwoody
I It slips through the slot between the rubber extensions on the deflector.
"rubber extensions" not sure what pieces you are talking about here
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http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1359
These are the rubber pieces he is talking about
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I am on a friends computer and don't have access to the pics right now. I also had the tongue broken off and had to weld another piece onto the lower frame under the bumper. Previous owner had a run in with a parking barrier. There should be a slight dip in the center in relation to the side clearance where the lower spoiler ends. Will get those pics asap.
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thanks!
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I don't know if this will help you or not as the air dam was not the focus of the picture. It is high res so you should be able to blow it up and lighten it some. Hope it helps.
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Hope these pics help, Jim




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