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Feb 16, 2011 | 10:37 PM

Vazzano

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Hey guys, I have a 77 and well I'm pretty bored with the back. I want to add some type of flare. Don't worry though I'm not looking to become a ricer and but some outlandish wing on it. I'm looking for something simple like this...

http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thum...muscle-car.jpg

My concerns are that it will be too wide or to large therefore making it look foolish or restricting my view.

So... what do you guys think?

Feb 16, 2011 | 10:41 PM

Tom73

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No, no wings.

Maybe a pace car spoiler ??

Feb 16, 2011 | 10:49 PM

Vazzano

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Maybe a pace car spoiler ??

Thats what i'll probably do, just buy the 1978-1982 bumper that has the lip on it already. I was just wondering about the other spoilers just to get other's opinions.

Feb 16, 2011 | 11:00 PM

Bangkok Dean

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80 81 82 rear bumper has the built in spoiler 78 79 don't.

BTW,wings are gay

Feb 16, 2011 | 11:54 PM

Jclgodale3

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Maybe a pace car spoiler

Feb 17, 2011 | 03:26 AM

Clubby99

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Please don't do it.

Feb 17, 2011 | 03:35 AM

HamadUP

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bangkok Dean

80 81 82 rear bumper has the built in spoiler 78 79 don't.

BTW,wings are gay

You're maybe right, but the pace car rear spoiler will look nice, IMHO.

Feb 17, 2011 | 09:24 AM

stingr4y

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Just my opinion, but I think the mid 70s cars that really stand out now are the stock rear cars. They really have great lines the way they were originally designed. It seems that everyone is changing them.

I'm sure it would look great either way though.

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Feb 17, 2011 | 02:06 PM

TheSkunkWorks

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The '78 PC front dam & rear spoiler (I wouldn't do just one end) aero package is an OEM Corvette design that actually happens to work, tho I'd suggest you brace the "splitter" if you go with the soft original type and do much high-speed driving. Really helps the look of rubber bumper C3's IMHO.

Feb 17, 2011 | 02:20 PM

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Easy Mike

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Whatever floats your boat. It's your car and your spoiler/wing.

Feb 17, 2011 | 02:46 PM

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Texas Stinger

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How about a luggage rack? 77s were the only year luggage racks came from the factory right?

The 78 Pace Car spoiler would work, but maybe you can find something else that might look good as well.

Feb 17, 2011 | 03:01 PM

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Fast81

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Always liked the spoiler out of the ACI "Collectors Edition" package...........

Feb 17, 2011 | 03:47 PM

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fugawi

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no wing, spoiler good!

Feb 17, 2011 | 05:17 PM

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vettebuyer6369

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Vazzano

Thats what i'll probably do, just buy the 1978-1982 bumper that has the lip on it already. I was just wondering about the other spoilers just to get other's opinions.

The 80-82 has the built in lip (spoiler). That was a common modification, but it does end up with that "wrong" look to it.

Pace car spoilers from 78-79 are actually made for your design tail and at least look pretty correct in place.

I like the stock look of course. Anything completely beyond the 2 choices above are usually hideous.

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