Spoilers

ibsorgn · Nov 13, 2015

Been ask several times to post a few pics of the spoilers that I placed on my 72 Satellite. Rear is an aftermarket 69 Camaro and front is an aftermarker 68 Camaro. Rear is fiberglass and front is ABS. Front required no mods, rear required quite a bit of sanding. Results on a scale of 10 - front is a 9.5 and rear is an 8, as I would have liked it to fit closer. I believe more sanding on the mounting bosses would accomplish that - I'm just lazy.

72Fourspeed · Nov 13, 2015

Ain't a damn thing wrong with either end , buddy. I'd like to know whose parts you used. Good job thinking outside the box.
I just noticed the header panel mods you did to make the hood "eyebrows" flow. Very cool.

Mocajava · Nov 13, 2015

Really sharp looking!

GetX'd · Nov 13, 2015

I'm not a spoiler guy - but those things look nice on that model

Homstead · Nov 13, 2015

The spoilers look great on your car! They look like it could have been an option back in the day. I really like the hood on your car!

Bruzilla · Nov 13, 2015

I put a 69 Camaro spoiler on the front of my 74 Roadrunner and really like it.

idrivemopar · Nov 13, 2015

Pretty sweet!!! New a guy back in the 80's that did same type of thing to a 74 RR GTX but had the trunk spoiler solid, no gaps, like an AMC, and painted same color as the car, looked pretty cool also.

ibsorgn · Nov 13, 2015

Homstead said:
The spoilers look great on your car! They look like it could have been an option back in the day. I really like the hood on your car!

That's a 74 GTX Hood. Skinned the hood and placed it on my hood frame as the GTX hood frame was badly rusted. Had to build the corners of the filler panel to match the hood contours. Pulled the insert to make the hood functional as that big 526 puts out a lot of heat when you get on it and it enjoys the cooler air.

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idrivemopar said:
Pretty sweet!!! New a guy back in the 80's that did same type of thing to a 74 RR GTX but had the trunk spoiler solid, no gaps, like an AMC, and painted same color as the car, looked pretty cool also.

Would of liked to have done that but like I said I'm just too lazy. Maybe some winter day when I'm going crazy I might launch into that project.

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Maybe these are a better look at the hood

Homstead · Nov 13, 2015

Hey thanks for the extra pics! That hood looks right at home on the car. It was worth the hard work it took to make it happen!

72Fourspeed · Nov 13, 2015

Did you use the 3 piece bracket set they make for the front spoiler ?

ibsorgn · Nov 17, 2015

Nope. Found center then used bolts with large washers when ever I could otherwise I used metal screws with large heads and washers. Spoiler fit pretty well only had to pull on it a little bit to fit the valance contours. Warning, will never be able to tow from the front without removing the spoiler otherwise it will be damaged

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Bruzilla said:
I put a 69 Camaro spoiler on the front of my 74 Roadrunner and really like it.

Sorry, typo I used a 69 Camaro spoiler

Bruzilla · Nov 17, 2015

Have you noticed the front spoiler changing the car's attitude at highway speeds? I kept changing the angle on my rearview mirror for months until I figured out the car's angle was changing nose-down when I was at highway speeds as opposed to when I was stopped.

runner74 · Nov 17, 2015

Nice job for a lazy guy..

WOW 74 hood on it looks great. First time I have seen that style hood on a 72, good thinking. I have a 74 so love the hood. I really think these 71-74 care are over looked.

Keep up the good work.... Love the front spoiler as well.

Moparmatt72 · Nov 18, 2015

I like the look of both, good job. Was wondering why are there bolts all around your tail light housings?

Bruzilla · Nov 19, 2015

That's a 73 hood.

ibsorgn · Nov 19, 2015

Bruzilla said:
Have you noticed the front spoiler changing the car's attitude at highway speeds? I kept changing the angle on my rearview mirror for months until I figured out the car's angle was changing nose-down when I was at highway speeds as opposed to when I was stopped.

No, It probably causes more turbulence than down force. Don't think the material is strong or ridgit enough to really apply much down force. I weigh over 200 lbs and can't push the nose down very far so I'm sure that kind of force would break the spoiler .

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Moparmatt72 said:
I like the look of both, good job. Was wondering why are there bolts all around your tail light housings?

Covering up the holes that would otherwise be covered by the trim moulding. Don't like those bullets one bit but I don't know what else can be used except for the original trim moulding which disappeared. I'll take ideas.

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Bruzilla said:
That's a 73 hood.

I was told the hood was a 74 but I think they made them in both 73 and 74.

runner74 · Nov 19, 2015

Bruzilla Is right. 73 has the vents cutout near the windshield, 74 does not. Other that that they are the same.

ibsorgn · Nov 19, 2015

runner74 said:
Bruzilla Is right. 73 has the vents cutout near the windshield, 74 does not. Other that that they are the same.

Sorry you lost me. What cutouts are you refering to?

Moparmatt72 · Nov 19, 2015

Interesting didn't know some had trim pieces on them, I know on my 72 there wasnt. Guess they only way would be to remove the bumper have them filled and have the chrome redone. Bummer yours disappeared

Bruzilla · Nov 20, 2015

ibsorgn said:
Sorry you lost me. What cutouts are you refering to?

The 73 hoods like yours have two sets of slots cut into the rear section of them, between the rear of the scoop and the back edge of the hood. They are there to allow better air flow into the vent area. Sadly, they not only let in air but pine needles, pieces of leafs, rain, and everything but love and money, so they were deleted on the 74 hoods.

As for downforce, I put an ABS spoiler on my 74, and thought it would just be for show, but it does generate downforce. I spent weeks adjusting my rearview when I would get in the car, then get out on the highway and see the mirror was off and adjust it again, then have to adjust it again the next time I got in the car. I thought it was loose and slipping, but it was tight as a drum. Then one day I was getting on the highway and was merging and looking in my mirror as I sped up and I got to see the angle of the mirror changing as the nose dropped down.

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