Re: SPOILERS FOR G3'S FINALLY UPDATE: 12/21/2021

by The Dude Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:08 am

The one on the black Laguna is a 2nd gen spoiler that's been modified to fit (widened?) It almost looks like the elusive Chevelle SE spoiler. Good luck finding one of those though, they were a one year only limited run. Most say only 50 were made, no one has ever gave us hard evidence though. I know an owner of two that swears 1,500 were made.

OTOH, the Brosny spoiler on the first post is completely custom & doesn't look anything like an F-Body spoiler.

by driveit Wed Mar 13, 2013 10:49 am

Anyone heard anything else about spoilers? I am interested in putting one on mine for the front and rear. Oh, and what about the louvers for the small side windows I have seen. I kinda like those as well?

by dragons_lair59 Thu Mar 14, 2013 10:14 am

drive it that spoiler was custom made but 77 SE was a dealer installed one. i do have the plans and step by step from the fellow who made the malibu one

by Biomedtech Thu Mar 14, 2013 12:10 pm

dragons_lair59 wrote:drive it that spoiler was custom made but 77 SE was a dealer installed one. i do have the plans and step by step from the fellow who made the malibu one

ooooo Mind passing those along? I have a 2nd gen camaro spoiler thats itching for a new home!
Since my Guna isnt numbers matching I've decided to black it out and go to a pro-tour look

by dynchel Thu Mar 14, 2013 12:51 pm

i made the one on the front of my car. i used a old steel shelf that i got for free. it came out so nice i spent $40.00 to have it powder coated.
https://2img.net/h/i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o674/dynchel/2012-08-13_12-29-51_627.jpg
There is also a place called spoilers by randy that sells air dam style spoilers for 73/77 chevelles.

by JB2wheeler Fri Mar 15, 2013 1:36 am

dynchel wrote:i made the one on the front of my car. i used a old steel shelf that i got for free. it came out so nice i spent $40.00 to have it powder coated.
https://2img.net/h/i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o674/dynchel/2012-08-13_12-29-51_627.jpg
There is also a place called spoilers by randy that sells air dam style spoilers for 73/77 chevelles.

I have one of Randy's spoilers and highly recommend it. It is not a large hulking thing, it's simular to the 69 camaro, but it looks good and is very well made from thick metal and includes all the fastners and is easy to install. It directs a lot more air to the radiator. It ain't cheap, tho. As soon as it warms up in 2 or 3 weeks I will post a pic of it. JB

by Wallyuph Fri Mar 15, 2013 9:25 am

I have one of Randy's front spoilers. they are nicely made.

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by driveit Fri Mar 15, 2013 5:04 pm

I love the look, and thanks for the info!

by carcass Fri Mar 15, 2013 9:21 pm

so who the heck makes spoilers for the trunk lid and the front for the rest of us chevy guys??? I'm confused are these available to the general public, I'd love a spoiler on the back of my chevelle and a chin spoiler too.

by BicknellWelding Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:52 pm

Heres the chin
http://www.spoilersbyrandy.com/Pages/7377chevellespoiler.aspx

by pila Sat Mar 16, 2013 12:40 am

The chin type spoiler was added to many cars & pickups by the factory, for better fuel mileage, and I guess it works too.
They don't hold up too good when running in deep snow or snow drifts though. Very Happy

The one on the front of my '85 Caddy got knocked off in snow a few years ago. It needs one made of strong metal instead of plastic.

Rear spoilers don't do much of anything until speed reaches over 120 MPH, and are just a decoration, like SS stripes & badges etc. So it's a style thing, while the front chin type actually helps.

by dragons_lair59 Sun Mar 17, 2013 12:14 pm

the rear spoilers are made of to second gen centers and one set of outers that get modified due to the fact that are cars have sexy hips and big butts lol. i beleive that rear spoilers for cuttys can be modified for montes cause the are simular

by Pontichev327 Sun Mar 17, 2013 6:54 pm

The Pontiacs have a small under- chin spoiler from the factory. I replaced the one on my 73 this year. The 75 still has it's original one there. They were reproduced at Motorealm (In-Design), but they are sold out. They mount at a 90 degree and are not slanted forward like a Camaro.

by Pontichev327 Sun Mar 17, 2013 7:22 pm

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by pila Sun Mar 17, 2013 10:47 pm

I wonder if slanting forward, or straight, or even slanted aft, provides better aerodynamics ?? I may even build one for my Elco, if I learn more about how they function.

by JB2wheeler Mon Mar 18, 2013 5:46 pm

pila wrote: I wonder if slanting forward, or straight, or even slanted aft, provides better aerodynamics ?? I may even build one for my Elco, if I learn more about how they function.

My front spoiler directs more air directly to the radiator to aid in cooling and also acts as downforce to keep the car on the ground at 200 MPH, snicker, snicker. JB

by dynchel Mon Mar 18, 2013 6:24 pm

JB2wheeler wrote:
pila wrote: I wonder if slanting forward, or straight, or even slanted aft, provides better aerodynamics ?? I may even build one for my Elco, if I learn more about how they function.
My front spoiler directs more air directly to the radiator to aid in cooling and also acts as downforce to keep the car on the ground at 200 MPH, snicker, snicker. JB

spoken like a 17 year old explaining why he needs that big paper towel holder er wing on his civic.

by Wallyuph Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:17 pm

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Some of us like wings some do not. To me any car is cool that is not crushed and someone is putting effort into it.

by Laguna Budman Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:26 pm

Well said Wally! I build what I like and if someone don't like it oh well.

by pila Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:39 pm

Good words. It's all a matter of taste. Very Happy

by dynchel Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:40 pm

I like spoilers on g3's, i was just playing on the down force comment.

by carcass Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:47 pm

Please keep the spoiler thread going!
I like the looks of it a lot. And am interested in putting one on my 74, I also want the trunk spoiler.

Does anybody know who makes a trunk spoiler for a 74 Malibu Classic???

Those brosny guys make a good looking one for the olds, but I emailed them about one for my car with no response yet.