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Jun 26, 2014 | 02:15 PM

scrappy76

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Rear spoiler choice

I just ran into someone selling a 1980 rear bumper with the integrated spoiler. Price is too good to pass up even if I do not install. Anyways, I also have a 1978-1979 rear spoiler that bolts on top. I am planning on installing one of these on my 1976 corvette. If you out there had a choice to install, which would you go with. I need opinions.
Thanks,
Mike

Jun 26, 2014 | 03:36 PM

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Bolt the spoiler on....drive it for a while...if you don't like it, put the one-piece bumper on.

Jun 26, 2014 | 03:43 PM

skeptic

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I'd need to see pictures to be sure, but generally I prefer the one piece ones. The have more of a stock and less, well, bolted on look.

Jun 26, 2014 | 03:46 PM

donnie1956

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Bolt on is easier than the molded spoiler.

Jun 26, 2014 | 03:51 PM

76CSRvette

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I like the 80's bumper over our bumperEtte one the 75 to 79 had. Even if you add the spoiler on 80's bumper still cleaner looking.

Jun 26, 2014 | 04:12 PM

Conrad Celinski

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I prefer the bolt on spoiler over the molded in. Slightly taller and a higher pitch, just looks sportier to me, plus I love pace cars

Jun 26, 2014 | 08:22 PM

DCB78Corvette

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I have the bolt on on my 78, I like it a lot.

Jun 26, 2014 | 10:13 PM

waljr

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Originally Posted by Conrad Celinski

I prefer the bolt on spoiler over the molded in. Slightly taller and a higher pitch, just looks sportier to me, plus I love pace cars

funny - i have an '80 and have been thinking about modding a f/glass spoiler one to make it shorter and less pitch.....

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Jun 27, 2014 | 04:38 AM

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You asked so heres my take. The 80-82 bumper looks great on 74-79 Vettes when the front of the car is not wearing any kind of bolt on spoiler unless the front spoiler is moulded in. Now for cars wearing bolt on front spoilers, The bolt on rear wing is the best looking option. IMHO

Jun 27, 2014 | 05:28 AM

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scrappy76

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Interesting. I will be bolting on a 2pc front spoiler too, soo I guess that the bolt on rear spoiler would be better. So far it looks as if the bolt on spoiler is the one to go with. I think I will still buy the molded one just for the heck of it. Maybe run into someone looking for one, or if I change my mind.

Jun 27, 2014 | 09:40 PM

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If the bumperettes are staying "bolt on" front and rear. If they are going then "mold in" front and rear. I think both ends should match but your car your choise.

Jun 28, 2014 | 04:50 AM

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scrappy76

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Another good point. The front will still have the bumperettes after I install the front spoiler. I guess it would look weird if the back doesnt have the bumperettes too.

Jun 29, 2014 | 01:01 PM

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My vote is for the 78/79 bolt on spoiler, I like it and don't like the look of the 80-82 one.

Jun 30, 2014 | 07:50 AM

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scrappy76

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I picked up the 1980 bumper this weekend. good shape. ( thanks Steve). I will keep it, For now in case I change my mind. Long weekend coming up, maybe install the bolt on front and rear spoilers if the weather is nice I will post a pic. I am also switching over to the old school vector rims I got some time ago, and install the rear sway bar. Maybe take a trip down to my sisters house in richmond, alot of curvy back roads.