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

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.

by Biomedtech Mon Mar 18, 2013 8:48 pm

I can say that the ground effects on trans ams and camaros from the 70's era look pretty nice too! I mocked one up on the car for Turd

's and giggles.

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rear spoilers - SPOILERS FOR G3'S FINALLY UPDATE: 12/21/2021 - Page 2 2011-011

by 1973 454 MONTE Mon Mar 18, 2013 9:48 pm

i once had a 90s firebird spoiler/wing on my 73 monte.
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by dynchel Mon Mar 18, 2013 9:53 pm

I heard the 80's monte carlo SS spoilers fit on 73/77 monte carlos like they were made for them.

by Laguna Budman Mon Mar 18, 2013 10:04 pm

I like that alot Bio! Nice mock up and idea.

by Pontichev327 Tue Mar 19, 2013 1:52 am

The Trans Am spats seem to fit pretty nice, except low by the corner of the door. Wouldn't take much to fit it..looks good!

by Wallyuph Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:01 am

The one I have on may 73 came from J C Whitney.
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I have one off a trans-am I was planning on using on the 74 project. its a bit short from side to side as was stated earlier in this post. I will need to widen it. Its a ways down the line on the list of things to do.

by dynchel Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:09 am

That looks nice. Very Happy

by driveit Wed Mar 20, 2013 1:23 pm

Wallyuph wrote:The one I have on may 73 came from J C Whitney.
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I have one off a trans-am I was planning on using on the 74 project. its a bit short from side to side as was stated earlier in this post. I will need to widen it. Its a ways down the line on the list of things to do.

Do you have a side view shot of that spoiler on the car?

by Wallyuph Wed Mar 20, 2013 4:13 pm

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by driveit Wed Mar 20, 2013 4:32 pm

looks good! Btw, what color is that?

by dynchel Wed Mar 20, 2013 4:36 pm

What do you have on the hood? Are those nova louvers?

by Wallyuph Wed Mar 20, 2013 4:37 pm

68 camaro louvers

by dynchel Wed Mar 20, 2013 6:01 pm

They look cool. I am currently redoing a hood for my'74 with'67 Buick gran sport scoops. Dual scoop style.

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