68 front air dam/deflector
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68 front air dam/deflector
I bought a front air dam or deflector from Ecklers for my 68. I think it is not wide enough. They claim it is not a 68 only part. When I center it on the car, the corners turn up way before they do on the car. Am I missing something or are they in error and I need a 68 only part. Maybe my car somehow got too wide. But we would be talking about 3-4 inches on each side.
Any insight would be appreciated.
Any insight would be appreciated.
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi AW,
The reproduction and service replacement spoilers do not fit very well at all.
I ended up moving the mounting holes in the spoiler a little which allowed me to twist it into position a little better.
It's fit is still only fair and not as good as the original.
Regards,
Alan
The reproduction and service replacement spoilers do not fit very well at all.
I ended up moving the mounting holes in the spoiler a little which allowed me to twist it into position a little better.
It's fit is still only fair and not as good as the original.
Regards,
Alan
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Drifting
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,912
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From: Schaumburg (Chicago) Illinois
Hi AW,
The reproduction and service replacement spoilers do not fit very well at all.
I ended up moving the mounting holes in the spoiler a little which allowed me to twist it into position a little better.
It's fit is still only fair and not as good as the original.
Regards,
Alan
The reproduction and service replacement spoilers do not fit very well at all.
I ended up moving the mounting holes in the spoiler a little which allowed me to twist it into position a little better.
It's fit is still only fair and not as good as the original.
Regards,
Alan
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 31,283
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi AW,
You have described the exact problem.
I ended up 'twisting' the ends a little bit which helped a little and seemed to hide the fact that the curves were not in the same place on the body and the spoiler.
Regards,
Alan
PS: When I tried to install the new spoiler the first time I couldn't believe my eyes on the fit. But that wasn't my only problem. The new spoilers have some little 'nubbins' on the back side in a row and about 6" apart. This is a NCRS 'no-no'. I had a great time getting rid of those!
You have described the exact problem.
I ended up 'twisting' the ends a little bit which helped a little and seemed to hide the fact that the curves were not in the same place on the body and the spoiler.
Regards,
Alan
PS: When I tried to install the new spoiler the first time I couldn't believe my eyes on the fit. But that wasn't my only problem. The new spoilers have some little 'nubbins' on the back side in a row and about 6" apart. This is a NCRS 'no-no'. I had a great time getting rid of those!
Last edited by Alan 71; Jan 11, 2009 at 01:33 PM.
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,912
Likes: 12
From: Schaumburg (Chicago) Illinois
Hi AW,
You have described the exact problem.
I ended up 'twisting' the ends a little bit which helped a little and seemed to hide the fact that the curves were not in the same place on the body and the spoiler.
Regards,
Alan
PS: When I tried to install the new spoiler the first time I couldn't believe my eyes on the fit. But that wasn't my only problem. The new spoilers have some little 'nubbins' on the back side in a row and about 6" apart. This is a NCRS 'no-no'. I had a great time getting rid of those!
You have described the exact problem.
I ended up 'twisting' the ends a little bit which helped a little and seemed to hide the fact that the curves were not in the same place on the body and the spoiler.
Regards,
Alan
PS: When I tried to install the new spoiler the first time I couldn't believe my eyes on the fit. But that wasn't my only problem. The new spoilers have some little 'nubbins' on the back side in a row and about 6" apart. This is a NCRS 'no-no'. I had a great time getting rid of those!
