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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 01:43 AM
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I am new to this forum. And also a new owner of a 74 Stingray.
My question is this . The car I bought has a spoiler on the rear deck. I have looked for many photos ,but can't seem to find any with this option. Is this standard or an after market piece?
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 01:51 AM
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It is not stock, nor was it an option.

Without seeing it, I'm assuming it's the '78 Pace Car rear spoiler that was available on '79s as well, which became popular as add-ons for '74-'79 rubber rear bumper cars.
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Thank you for the reply. I don't have the ability to post a photo.
The spoiler is part of the two piece tail cover.

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Originally Posted by Vettebuyer5869
It is not stock, nor was it an option.

Without seeing it, I'm assuming it's the '78 Pace Car rear spoiler that was available on '79s as well, which became popular as add-ons for '74-'79 rubber rear bumper cars.

should be this one:
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Thank you also . Actually if you scroll to the post " Posting pictures", you will see a white vette that has a similar tail on it.
The photo posted here does not look the same. The spoiler is molded into the tail piece , not a add on.
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Sounds like you have an 80's rear cover on your 74. The 74 was a one year only 2 piece bumper cover.
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Yeah, what you have is an 80-82 tail bumper cover put on. Pretty common modification.
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