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Pace Car Spoilers (1/14)
4/25/06 10:56am

Pappy's Toy
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WILLIAMSTOWN, KY - USA

Vette(s):
Silver Anniversary 1978, L82?, 4-speed

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Where is the best place to find '78 Pace Car front and rear spoilers for my '79? Has anyone had any experience installing them?

Jim

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Pace Car Spoilers (2/14)
4/25/06 5:44pm

JimG

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Gloucester, VA - USA

Vette(s):
1979 T-Top, Metallic Green ZZ4 350/355 hp 405 ft/lbs torque Dual Spal Fans 700R4 4 Spd O/D Transmission 2004 Z06 Commemorative Edition

Joined: 1/29/2005
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www.madvet.com or www.volvette.com

Never installed one but it can't be that difficult....

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Pace Car Spoilers (3/14)
4/25/06 6:06pm

Adams' Apple

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Duncanville, TX - USA

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#1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas

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Be aware that installing the pace car style(or any other, I guess) front spoiler will put more strain on the front fenders, due to the amount of air they catch. A lot of original pace car owners(the ones that actually drive them) have found the bonding strips on the front fenders tend to show cracks way sooner than the cars without the spoilers. I've seen a few myself. That being said(and mostly ignored), many folks have put them on a lot of 78-79 cars, just for the looks. Guess why GM changed the front end in '80?!
They install fairly easily, using most of the bolts already there, for the front air dam, plus a couple of other fasteners on the ends.
The rear spoilers bolt on thru the bumper cover/rear body area, which means drilling holes.

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Pace Car Spoilers (4/14)
4/26/06 9:59am

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HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK, AR - USA

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1978 (25th Annv. Edition)Red, Black interior, 4-Speed Transmission, L-82, Power & Air, Very Rare Option Package(Only 145 Red 1978s with a 4 speed trans) & Very Original Car, with original Window Sticker, Bill of Sale and all documentaion.

Joined: 11/12/2003
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You can find them at Mid-America Motor works, Ecklers, Corvette Central or Corvette America.

I bought my rear pace car spoiler for my Red 78 @ Mid America. Man does it make the car. I already had the front spoiler on when I bought it.

I had my body man that repainted my Vette paint and install it. It really balances out the car and makes it look very aggressive!

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Pace Car Spoilers (5/14)
4/26/06 2:17pm

tuxblacray

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Greensburg, IN - USA

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Previous: 1984 Silver / Charcoal Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe / 1989 Artic White Coupe / 2001 Speedway White Roadster / Present:1976 Stingray Black / Black, Auto, 350 slightly modified (355 hp) Luxor Wires Redline Tires. / 1989 Roadster Bright Red...

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Don't buy the ACI version Indy Spoiler. Mine blew apart after it was on for awhile. I don't guess it could withstand the wind stress.
I have the Mid America Indy Pace Car spoiler now and am very happy with the it.

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Pace Car Spoilers (6/14)
4/26/06 4:15pm

cilrah

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Port Orchard, WA - USA

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1978 Indy Pace Car 4851 of 6502, Auto, L-48

Joined: 6/20/2005
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All I've got to say is, no problems with my spoilers

Click here to check 'em out!

Oh I'm gonna get for this picture

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Norsky38834.9041550926

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Pace Car Spoilers (7/14)
4/26/06 6:09pm

rearn2go72
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Bladenboro, NC - USA

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1972 conv., sunfire yellow, blk interior, blk vinyl and convertible top. Off frame restoration with American Speed 383 stroker engine producing 500hp plus a 200hp NOS system. MSD ignition. Hooker super competition headers with chambered exhaust.

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Dang Mark. That thing looks GOOD.

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Pace Car Spoilers (8/14)
4/26/06 6:47pm

Adams' Apple

Can you say "Photo-Shop"?
The original spoilers were urethane(flexible); most aftermarket stuff is 'glass. If you drive one fast enough(and who doesn't), long enough, they will crack...BOO! I'm on my third air dam(factory style), and it just cracks from the resistance to the wind as I drive. (I don't/haven't hit any curbs with it.)

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Pace Car Spoilers (9/14)
4/26/06 6:57pm

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HOWELL, NJ - USA

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1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.

Joined: 5/18/2004
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Been thinking of a rear spoiler and L88 hood maself!!!

Luke

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Pace Car Spoilers (10/14)
4/27/06 12:59pm

stevep316
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jersey city, NJ - USA

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1979 corvette metallic silver/red leather interior

Joined: 11/30/2003
Posts: 372

i had replaced my original indy car spoiler with a NOS i had that came with the car. the installation was not difficult, but did find it time consuming with all the damn bolts and mounts!

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Pace Car Spoilers (11/14)
4/27/06 4:21pm

cilrah

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Port Orchard, WA - USA

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1978 Indy Pace Car 4851 of 6502, Auto, L-48

Joined: 6/20/2005
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[QUOTE=Adams' Apple]Can you say "Photo-Shop"?
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Haha funny Joel, the only thing Photoshopped was the background and the front plate

Thanks Jim

Heres the original picture missing the Fat Lady and Port-A-Potty I chopped out.

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Norsky38834.9059027778

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Pace Car Spoilers (12/14)
4/28/06 3:14am

vettedreams79

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Grand Blanc, MI - USA

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1979, 350sb, as my kids affectionately call it "shit brown" Corvette purchased in 1996. 84,000+ miles. Not a show car, but I love her just the same.

Joined: 8/7/2002
Posts: 544

[QUOTE=JDGrant]

....It really balances out the car and makes it look very aggressive!

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I love my spoilers! Personally, I feel every C3 should have spoilers because of what JD said above.

Luke, I'm looking forward to seeing what your Baby will look like with the new hood and rear spoiler!

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Pace Car Spoilers (13/14)
4/28/06 4:38am

lukesvette

Me too!!!!

LukesVette38835.2354050926

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Pace Car Spoilers (14/14)
1/9/07 3:20pm

jbra2469
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Seekonk, MA - USA

Vette(s):
1979 Coupe Edelbrock heads and manifold 750 Holley double-pumper Roller lifters and rockers with stud girdle Super Comp coated headers with flow masters 2004R 4 speed automatic

Joined: 10/8/2005
Posts: 11

Hey guys

Does anyone have printed instructiuons for installing the 3-piece front spoiler? I'm unable to find good photos showing where the trailing edge of the spoiler goes (right against the edge of the front wheel well or is there a space between the end of the spoiler and the front edge of the wheel well?

Middle piece bolts line up fine so there is no question, but I'm trying to determine if the end pieces just continue straight across or do they curve to meet the edge of the wheel opening?

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