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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 12:35 AM
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Does a 78 look better or good with a spoiler?
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 07:36 AM
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I am i the process of putting one on my 1978.I think they look better just my thoughts
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 08:20 AM
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Love the spoiler on my 78
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 08:21 AM
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 08:29 AM
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#3 on my to-do list is both front and rear spoilers on our '78 SA.
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 08:42 AM
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As long as it's not one of those large wings the ricers love.
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Attfay Elleybay
As long as it's not one of those large wings the ricers love.
The Pace Car one

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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 12:56 AM
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IMHO, better looking and more stable at speed w/both PC spoiler and dam. ...form following function.

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Yes, as they were functual.

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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 01:35 PM
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how does the spoiler mount? do you have to drill holes? i would like to have one on my 78 but i just can't bring myself to drill holes.
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 01:55 PM
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You have to drill 4 holes if I remember correctly. I ordered mine from Ecklers and it has template or measuring instructions. I put masking tape over the paint, marked my holes, held my breath and drilled. It is definitely worth it and you'll be glad you did it. You know the saying "measure twice and cut (drill) once." It was a very easy upgrade

I put a 77-78 PC spoiler on my 76:

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