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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 01:47 PM
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Pro Am spoiler for Formula

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Guys we are looking at remaking this spoiler let me know if any of you guys may be interested.
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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 02:03 PM
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o man , is that the one on the 88 only firebird. if it is i want that one, it looks like the 5 inch spoiler. do you have any pics of the pro am one so that we are on the same page.
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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 02:04 PM
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the only thing better than that for a trans am would be a mecham spoiler.
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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 02:55 PM
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Can you post a pic of what that looks like Bruce?

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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 03:20 PM
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I say go for the Mecham spoiler!
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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 03:21 PM
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and this hood!
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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 05:45 PM
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What does the pro am spoiler look like??
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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 11:08 PM
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MECHAM :hail:
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Old Aug 9, 2003 | 12:42 AM
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Bill, I want that hood!! I've never seen that spoiler before, who makes it? And what does the Pro Am spoiler look like?
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Old Aug 9, 2003 | 07:33 PM
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I say go for the Mecham spoiler!
spoiler and hood like BADASS. any pics of the car in full with the hood/spoiler on? like showing more of the car?
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Old Aug 10, 2003 | 04:45 AM
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I'm interested in a pic too...
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Old Aug 10, 2003 | 10:32 AM
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I'm interested in a pic as well. I did a google search and couldn't really turn up anything useful.
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Old Aug 10, 2003 | 10:43 AM
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Bruce,

Do you have any pics of the spoiler you want to reproduce? It would help a whole lot in guaging interest.

Derek
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Old Aug 10, 2003 | 10:56 AM
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like this '88 Pro Ams?
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Old Aug 10, 2003 | 02:07 PM
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that wing is nothing special , i have that stock on my 85 trans am . maybe he wants to make it in fiberglass, i like the spoiler on the 88 firebirds, the one that looks like a 5 inch spoiler. the mecham is still the best , bruce make the mecham and you will be G0D.
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Old Aug 10, 2003 | 02:24 PM
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I saw that pic, I just brushed it off as being as the same stock spoiler I have. I too, really like that Mecham spoiler.:hail:
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Old Aug 10, 2003 | 08:23 PM
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Originally posted by nolanr0413
bruce make the mecham and you will be G0D.
I second that. And that hood as a package and I'd buy one fo' sho'.
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 08:17 AM
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Hey guys sorry for not giving more detail I am talking about the front spoiler but i would love to get a MSE spoiler to remake if you guys are interested.
Thanks,Bruce
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 08:20 AM
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bruce, what spoiler are you looking to reproduce? if it's the one that jovial86 posted, what's the difference between that and the stock pedestal spoiler?
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 09:07 AM
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Car: 1984 Pontiac Firebird
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The hood came on this car, which is the wide body kit for the fbody...this particular car is an 83, found it on ebay a while back....
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 09:09 AM
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Car: 1984 Pontiac Firebird
Engine: 2.5L Iron Duke 4 cylinder
Transmission: 5 speed manual
The mecham spoiler was on this car...its appearance is similar to the early 82-83 trans ams except for paint and decals and of course the new spoiler.
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 09:19 AM
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the Mecham spoiler is def. one of the best looking spoilers for the birds (heck i bet it would look good on camaro's too (wink, wink, bruce). i would love to see a car with the Mecham spoiler, and the IMSA hood.
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 09:41 AM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Is it this spoiler???
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 10:21 AM
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Hi,
I was talking about the rear spoiler on Billsfirebird
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 10:45 AM
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Where can I get that hood???
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 02:41 PM
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He isn't talking about a rear spoiler...he posted this
Hey guys sorry for not giving more detail I am talking about the front spoiler but i would love to get a MSE spoiler to remake if you guys are interested.
But I think it was lost among other comments.
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 03:25 PM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
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Transmission: 700R4, M5
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I am now confused He did say that, then he mentioned the rear spoiler on Billsfirebird...



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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 07:31 PM
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Perhaps he meant the spoiler Bills Firebird posted, meaning the mecham spoiler?
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Old Aug 12, 2003 | 07:41 AM
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uuuugghhh , im confused, i think just make the mecham spoiler. it rules and its functional .
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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 07:48 AM
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i don't like the mecham from the side

i really want the spoiler okfoz was talking about
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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 09:35 AM
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this is the spoiler i was talking about , the 5inch spoiler made in 88 only .
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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 03:42 PM
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Thats kinda unique looking, I can't decide if I like it or not.
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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 04:28 PM
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It looks like a first gen part!
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 07:00 AM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
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I think 88 was a unique year for the f-body, it was like pontiac and Chevy wanted to wear each other clothes for a while. The Base Firebird got a camaro style spoiler optional, and the more common camaro got an optional wing like a firebird would get.

I like that spoiler, the Z20... I think the Mecham is a little nicer appearance wise tho...

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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 07:02 AM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
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I think even a stock aero spoiler that was lifted an inch or two in the rear would be slick looking.

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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 11:09 AM
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Originally posted by okfoz
I think even a stock aero spoiler that was lifted an inch or two in the rear would be slick looking.

John
I second that... and if it were made out of fiberglass i would buy one in a heartbeat
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 01:08 PM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
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I think it would look nice because it would look almost stock, and people would scratch their heads and wonder....

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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 02:05 PM
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plus it would look similar to the height of a 4th gen spoiler but it still has the 3rd gen concept.... and the increase in height would result in greater downforce at higher speeds... i love the idea and as long as it is fiberglass i would def buy one... i would love to be a part of designing the piece if is actually thought of being made
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 06:43 PM
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looks like the back of a 79 trans am.
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 07:05 PM
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I saw one of these today. Like the spoiler in nolanr0413's picture. It was also on a red Firebird. It certainly caught my attention. You don't see too many of them around. It did look like the back of a '79 Trans Am.
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 02:31 PM
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So any more news Hawk's? There are a lot of spoilers here that just beg 'Remake me and give the TGO people a group order deal!' BTW, does anyone know where I could get a Mecham spoiler?
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 02:51 PM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
I do not think the Mecham spoiler is availble, at least I have not seen it...

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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 02:52 PM
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The Mecham spoilers are rare to say the least. If anyone ever finds one we need a mold made!

I would love to put one on my 84 bird.

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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 12:13 PM
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Originally posted by tamatt27
BTW, does anyone know where I could get a Mecham spoiler?
We still dont know where one is... I have been searching bone yards for over a year now and still have found nohting... we need a nation wide search for that spoiler
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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 08:22 PM
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i would love to have the mecham spoiler, but the problem with any fiberglass part is they always fit like **** when u first get them , especially a spoiler, bu ti still would love to have one.

ram air 2 and a mecham wing,
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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 02:58 PM
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did we ever get some clarification on which spoiler bruce is talking about?
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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 03:10 PM
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okfoz.... lets try and make up an aero wing that is 2" higher than stock... this will make it more functional and will look a whole lot more badass... and if we got a mold made im sure people would buy a whole lot of them... if they were competitively priced lower than the stock fiberglass replacement
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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 10:40 PM
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That sounds like a good plan. Anyone up for a photoshop?
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Old Aug 19, 2003 | 09:38 AM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
It was eaiser for me to mod a drawing...

I would guess its about 1-2" higher in the back

John
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Old Aug 19, 2003 | 09:39 AM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
the stock spoiler...
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