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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 12:34 PM
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Now and then I find myself getting on the throttle, however around 80+ mpg or so the front end starts to feel like it is floating. I was thinking of a lower front spoiler to help push the front end down at the higher speed.

Now the question: Is there a lower spoiler availlable to replace the stock short one or do I have to go with a body kit. thanks in advance.
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 12:38 PM
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this is an example of one but many vendors carry them

http://www.ecklers.com/corvette-fron...1968-1972.html
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 12:48 PM
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Looking in a couple catalogs, the spoiler for 73's-79's looks a bit deeper. I could be wrong. If so, maybe it can be modded a bit to mount in 68-72's, maintaining a stock look, but a bit deeper, as opposed to the pace car wrap around spoilers. I never really cared for those. Though functional, they always looked like a bolt on cheap piece to me.
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Look for the rubber extension that was added to some of the AC cars.

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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 02:16 PM
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How is the suspension? My car had a similar feel at about 70mph, very light front end. I have removed everything up front and found the lower ball joints to be shot. My car has 45k miles and all bushings, ball joints etc were original. Hoping for good results. I do not know if downforce would be much of a factor at these speeds. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by 1rino56
How is the suspension? My car had a similar feel at about 70mph, very light front end. I have removed everything up front and found the lower ball joints to be shot. My car has 45k miles and all bushings, ball joints etc were original. Hoping for good results. I do not know if downforce would be much of a factor at these speeds. Good luck.
I was surprised myself, since the entire front end was re-built: new balljoints upper/lower and all Poly bushings on the "A" arms and sway bar.

If anyone have used the wrapped around spoiler, can you share a photo. I would like to keep the current look but with a lower spoiler.
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Easy Mike
Look for the rubber extension that was added to some of the AC cars.

You mean like this one?

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You mean like this one?

Bingo. that looks awsome. May I asked where you got it. That is exactly what I talking about. Nice looking car by the way.
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Originally Posted by newbie2vette
Bingo. that looks awsome. May I asked where you got it. That is exactly what I talking about. Nice looking car by the way.
It was installed by the dealer back in the 70s. GM part #336176. DR.Rebuild had them at one time. Good luck.
Here is a better picture. It's just reinforced rubber, you could probably make one. It has two metal stripes on the back side, that reinforce the rivets.

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I have had my 72 up to 130 and it was rock solid. Actually drove for quite a while on a closed road so it was legal and it was fine. Mine is slightly lowered so that may help. If it is drifting around at 80 something else might be the issue.
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Originally Posted by Gordonm
I have had my 72 up to 130 and it was rock solid. Actually drove for quite a while on a closed road so it was legal and it was fine. Mine is slightly lowered so that may help. If it is drifting around at 80 something else might be the issue.
And I don't even have the stock spoiler on my car. (yet)
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Heres mine,it came with the car--1969



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what about this custom made spoiler from corvettesweden.com
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Thank you everyone for the photos of different style, I've decided to custom fab my own so I can try different height and style.
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Get your alignment checked , + toe out will cause the car to wander at speed .

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Originally Posted by johanlu
what about this custom made spoiler from corvettesweden.com

Could you post the link to that part? I can't find it on their site. Having a hard time translating also. Thank you very much. BTW, your car is awesome!



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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 02:42 AM
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Originally Posted by eagle275
Could you post the link to that part? I can't find it on their site. Having a hard time translating also. Thank you very much. BTW, your car is awesome!



Hello!

Corvette Sweden have no picture at the web site and they have not sold anyone in a few years untill i bye one last year!.
I don.t think someone know they can make them.

I pay 250 for one!.

You can phone them at nr 00468293292 and tell that you have seen picture from my car and my friends car!

Johan Lundh from Uddevalla

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Originally Posted by newbie2vette
Now and then I find myself getting on the throttle, however around 80+ mpg or so
I still want to know how he gets 80 miles per gallon!!
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 11:00 PM
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Thanks Johan!
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