Attaching rear spoiler

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Jan 4, 2009 | 10:44 AM

GT150

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From: Blairsville Ga

Car: 1988 IROC-Z

Engine: 305

Transmission: 5 speed

Axle/Gears: 3.08 posi

Attaching rear spoiler

I am about to put my spoiler back on. When I took it off for painting it was bolted directly to the body. Does anyone know if this is correct or was their some kind of seal between the spoiler and the body to protect the paint.

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Mike

Jan 4, 2009 | 11:04 AM

blg0720

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From: Mebane, NC

Car: 88 GTA

Engine: 305 V8 LB9

Transmission: 4 sp. Auto-4L60

Axle/Gears: 3.27

Re: Attaching rear spoiler

There should be some sort of gasket around the base to protect the interior sheet metal from rain and other moisture. Otherwise, your hatch will rust out.

Jan 4, 2009 | 11:07 AM

UNCLE TOM

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From: ms. gulf coast

Car: 91 R/S , 89 dodge p/u

Engine: L31 GM crate re-cammed , 318

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Re: Attaching rear spoiler

mine was direct bolt on . when i re-installed i made sure to put sealent around stud base on spoiler . this should prevent any water leakage . i went maybe a little overboard , i removed all studs , cleaned same , light coat of epoxy , re-installed studs . let epoxy cure for 24 hrs. , then installed . good luck .