Custom Front Airdam

**69Nova** · 09-25-2005

For months now I have wanted to install a 69 Camaro spoiler on my car. But after seeing Dirk Vanzuuk's Camaro I want a airdam like his. My question is how would I mount something like this? Would it have some kind of hinge off the subframe or what? Also what kind of metal would I make it out of. Any ideas and all ideas are wanted.

A picture of Dirk's car can be found here. https://www.pro-touring.com/forum_main.htm

Andrew Petty

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**MrQuick** · 09-25-2005

whould something like this work for you? see picture...I have several left.
If you would like a metal type like Vanzuuk's, you can make one out of .038" AL and it mounts to the radiator support or lower bumper.

**TonyL** · 09-25-2005

I think This is the pic you wanted...

**TonyL** · 09-25-2005

Im partial to the whole Heim joint, turbuckle stile, Like on his, He has said he wishes they were more angled. but a flange and rivets would work. you could use regular aluminium or carbon fiber if you can find someone with fab skills.

Like so

**MuscleRodz** · 09-25-2005

With exception to the links, Looks like a stock spoiler made from aluminum rather than a stock plastic one. It just stands out because its bright. Here is a pic of Rupp's Camaro for comparison.

Mike

**vanzuuk1** · 09-26-2005

Andy, My spoiler is just an extension of the stock one, I cut the factory spoiler down and bolted mine to it.This actually worked out well because the plastic has a little give if you bottom out. The supports dont really adjust because of the way the piece angles in the middle. You could make an adjustable one if it split in the middle or was one flat piece with a hinge. There is another rod underneath that goes to the crossmember, you can bounce the car up and down by stepping on the spoiler.

I have the paper pattern if you need it.

I am making one for the back that will be adjustable.

I honestly just did the spoiler for looks but the extra width and depth make a difference, the thing actually works. People either love it or hate it, just like the car and the owner.

**vanzuuk1** · 09-26-2005

Also the aluminum is scuffed left to right with a scuff pad. A little wd 40 and nothing sticks to it,the bugs come right off with the hose. Painted spoilers get chipped up real fast .

**69Nova** · 09-26-2005

Thanks for the help guys. I was thinking of making one out of flat aluminum and have a hing mount on the radiator support with some adjustible links. Also should I have it split in the middle and kinda direct air to the sides are would a flat one be ok.

Andrew Petty

**69Nova** · 09-26-2005

MrQuick do you have a side view of that car, Because that airdam might be a good 2nd choice and a price please.

**MrQuick** · 09-26-2005

sure heres a side shot. I also have a 4" version if you like the look. The blue car is Dan H.'s 72. I can't list a price here so please shoot me an email [email protected]

**Damn True** · 09-26-2005

zuuks ride is bitchin!

**69Nova** · 09-26-2005

Also if I went with flat aluminum what could be done to add rigidity to the airdam.

Andrew Petty

**Travis B** · 09-26-2005

Originally Posted by 69Nova

Also if I went with flat aluminum what could be done to add rigidity to the airdam.

Andrew Petty

Bead rolls....maybe triangle brackets on the back of it, maybe aluminum round rod across the back of it! just thinking out loud

**Damn True** · 09-26-2005

There is this option as well:

**vanzuuk1** · 09-26-2005

Andrew you can bounce my car up and down by putting your foot on the spoiler, thats pretty rigid. Steevo will bare witness to that.

**vanzuuk1** · 09-26-2005

Andrew
if you take Mr quicks spoiler and trim the sides like the black spoiler above, then add an aluminum extention to the front it would look sick.You could make slots so you could slide the extention up or down by loosening the bolts.

**USAZR1** · 09-26-2005

I'd like to have something like Dirk's spoiler on my El Camino. Have any problems with speed bumps,though?
Anyone have any photos of a similar set-up on an A-Body?

**vanzuuk1** · 09-26-2005

Speed bumps are not a problem, you can see the spoiler in action at steevos site,
http://homepage.mac.com/streetfytr/iMovieTheater36.html, or go to multimedia/"hey stop that guy". Note that even with all that "aero grip" the car still needs a little front suspension work!

**69Nova** · 09-26-2005

Ok so I think I want to make a flat aluminum airdam, I plan to mount it off of the radiator support and will maby add a bar to help support the load if needed. Where could I buy a hing and the adjustible links for this type of application. And how thick shold the aluminum be.

Andrew Petty

**vanzuuk1** · 09-26-2005

www.fivestarbodies.com

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