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custom10nut · 05-12-2016, 02:40 PM

I modified a front valance spoiler from a late 80s truck a mounted it just behind the bumper. The mods that I did was to trim and turn in the ends to dress them up and so they would line up with the body lines. It took me forever to find a good spoiler though. Most we're scratched, bent, or broken. To mount it I just fabricated some clamping tabs to hold it in place.

custom10nut · 05-12-2016, 02:45 PM

I haven't figured out how to put multiple pictures on one thread. Here's a pic with it mounted. Kinda hard to see with the sun. It looks like it was made for it.

stomper · 05-12-2016, 03:02 PM

Yes! I've been meaning to do this exact thing for years. More pix of install please!

XwalkerX · 05-12-2016, 04:29 PM

honestly i cant make out what it looks like in those pics. maybe take a few more pics?

custom10nut · 05-12-2016, 05:03 PM

Later I will take some more pictures of it and the mounts, and then I'll try to get some pics that it shows up better. Hopefully tonite, if not tomorrow morning

68Gold/white · 05-12-2016, 05:00 PM

The shadow interferes w/ clearly seeing the installed picture.
A friend of mine installed one of those on a 66.
I wonder if those spoilers are still available new...not likely...

67ChevyRedneck · 05-12-2016, 05:11 PM

I couldn't run that... the width of the spoiler is how high my bumper is off the ground

summitflier · 05-12-2016, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I couldn't run that... the width of the spoiler is how high my bumper is off the ground

LOL, just the opposite here. My front bumper sits less than 3 inches from the pavement. I think the spoiler would drag. But it looks cool on the right height.

67ChevyRedneck · 05-12-2016, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by summitflier

LOL, just the opposite here. My front bumper sits less than 3 inches from the pavement. I think the spoiler would drag. But it looks cool on the right height.

Same here... I meant thickness or height?

BugzC10 · 05-13-2016, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I couldn't run that... the width of the spoiler is how high my bumper is off the ground

Same here...I wouldn't be able to get the jack under her....but ya got mr thinkin. Want one!

...Like the look though

custom10nut · 05-13-2016, 02:40 PM

I just saw a Tahoe (late 90s-mid 2000s?) with Towhooks and driving lights in the air dam. Not what I'm looking for, but I'm sure it would meet someone's needs/wants. It looked nice with everything all molded and factory edged. It would be a great way for one to have driving lights without cutting your bumper. Sorry no picture on this one

67ChevyRedneck · 05-20-2016, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BugzC10

Same here...I wouldn't be able to get the jack under her....but ya got mr thinkin. Want one!

...Like the look though

I didn't think about a jack... definitely wouldn't fit under from the front. The low profile jack I have now barely fits under the front control arm.

BugzC10 · 05-20-2016, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I didn't think about a jack... definitely wouldn't fit under from the front. The low profile jack I have now barely fits under the front control arm.

I'm still going to try one...since there fairly cheep and see if I can still use the low profile jack without having to drive up on 2x12 boards.

custom10nut · 05-28-2016, 07:11 PM

This is an update of sorts.
I was out on the road today, and noticed the "Air Dam" on the front of a Chevy "Colorado" pickup. Now please keep in mind that I don't know the length on it, but the shape and height of it may make it an option for those with lowered trucks. From the looks of it, I would guess it's about 2 1/2 inches wide and the curve has a ground effects shape.

custom10nut · 05-28-2016, 07:24 PM

Near as I can gather the Colorado is 4 inches narrower than the Silverado. Hope this helps

Z10 · 05-28-2016, 10:51 PM

Here ya go:

http://www.chevrolet.com/colorado-sm...-pictures.html

BugzC10 · 05-28-2016, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by custom10nut

This is an update of sorts.
I was out on the road today, and noticed the "Air Dam" on the front of a Chevy "Colorado" pickup. Now please keep in mind that I don't know the length on it, but the shape and height of it may make it an option for those with lowered trucks. From the looks of it, I would guess it's about 2 1/2 inches wide and the curve has a ground effects shape.

Looks more like ~4+ wide...depending on which picture you look at.

custom10nut · 05-29-2016, 02:48 AM

The one I saw was older. Probably 2010 ?

custom10nut · 03-18-2020, 09:20 PM

Someone on one of my FB pages posted a pic of a front Spoiler from TMI.
Anyone interested might check it out.

**maverickmk** · 03-19-2020, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by custom10nut

Someone on one of my FB pages posted a pic of a front Spoiler from TMI.
Anyone interested might check it out.

Here is a link to what I think you're referring to.

https://www.tmiproducts.com/lower-fr...-truck-blazer/

DBK81 · 05-12-2016, 05:35 PM

I run one as well, I like the way it looks especially on moderate dropped trucks. As stated above on slammed trucks it just is to low to function.

chipmyers · 05-12-2016, 06:27 PM

Very cool!!

cleszkie · 05-12-2016, 07:01 PM

How many mpg will you lose with that "air dam"

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lowbucktrucks · 05-12-2016, 07:19 PM

Air dam should add to mileage by keeping air from under the truck, GM puts them on new trucks/suburbans for a reason!!

In The Ten Ring · 05-12-2016, 07:26 PM

The front air dam.....I wondered if anyone else would call it that.

05-12-2016, 02:40 PM	#1
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,856	Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? I modified a front valance spoiler from a late 80s truck a mounted it just behind the bumper. The mods that I did was to trim and turn in the ends to dress them up and so they would line up with the body lines. It took me forever to find a good spoiler though. Most we're scratched, bent, or broken. To mount it I just fabricated some clamping tabs to hold it in place. Attached Images

05-12-2016, 02:45 PM	#2
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,856	Re: Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? I haven't figured out how to put multiple pictures on one thread. Here's a pic with it mounted. Kinda hard to see with the sun. It looks like it was made for it. Attached Images

05-12-2016, 03:02 PM	#3
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,696	Re: Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? Yes! I've been meaning to do this exact thing for years. More pix of install please! __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Gold White Fleetsides/Saddle

05-12-2016, 04:29 PM	#4
XwalkerX Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 529	Re: Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? honestly i cant make out what it looks like in those pics. maybe take a few more pics?

05-12-2016, 05:03 PM	#5
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,856	Re: Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? Later I will take some more pictures of it and the mounts, and then I'll try to get some pics that it shows up better. Hopefully tonite, if not tomorrow morning

05-12-2016, 05:00 PM	#6
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,314	Re: Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? The shadow interferes w/ clearly seeing the installed picture. A friend of mine installed one of those on a 66. I wonder if those spoilers are still available new...not likely...

05-12-2016, 05:11 PM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? I couldn't run that... the width of the spoiler is how high my bumper is off the ground __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

05-13-2016, 02:40 PM	#11
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,856	Re: Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? I just saw a Tahoe (late 90s-mid 2000s?) with Towhooks and driving lights in the air dam. Not what I'm looking for, but I'm sure it would meet someone's needs/wants. It looked nice with everything all molded and factory edged. It would be a great way for one to have driving lights without cutting your bumper. Sorry no picture on this one

05-28-2016, 07:11 PM	#14
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,856	Re: Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? This is an update of sorts. I was out on the road today, and noticed the "Air Dam" on the front of a Chevy "Colorado" pickup. Now please keep in mind that I don't know the length on it, but the shape and height of it may make it an option for those with lowered trucks. From the looks of it, I would guess it's about 2 1/2 inches wide and the curve has a ground effects shape.

05-28-2016, 07:24 PM	#15
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,856	Re: Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? Near as I can gather the Colorado is 4 inches narrower than the Silverado. Hope this helps

05-28-2016, 10:51 PM	#16
Z10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 1,267	Re: Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? Here ya go: http://www.chevrolet.com/colorado-sm...-pictures.html __________________ 1969 RS/SS Z10 Camaro Pace coupe 1972 GMC Short Step buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6356218 1979 Mazda RX7 1979 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 & 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary 1999 Honda Valkyrie 2006 Corvette Z06 2010 BMW 650i

05-29-2016, 02:48 AM	#18
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,856	Re: Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? The one I saw was older. Probably 2010 ?

03-18-2020, 09:20 PM	#19
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,856	Re: Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? Someone on one of my FB pages posted a pic of a front Spoiler from TMI. Anyone interested might check it out.

05-12-2016, 05:35 PM	#21
DBK81 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 357	Re: Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? I run one as well, I like the way it looks especially on moderate dropped trucks. As stated above on slammed trucks it just is to low to function. __________________ 1972 C10 - It might be old, but it's not slow

05-12-2016, 06:27 PM	#22
chipmyers Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 19	Re: Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? Very cool!!



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05-12-2016, 07:01 PM	#23
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? How many mpg will you lose with that "air dam"?

05-12-2016, 07:19 PM	#24
lowbucktrucks Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Buck creek, sc Posts: 90	Re: Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink? Air dam should add to mileage by keeping air from under the truck, GM puts them on new trucks/suburbans for a reason!!

05-12-2016, 07:26 PM	#25
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