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Old Aug 5, 2016 | 07:16 PM
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Car: 1986 IROC Z
Engine: 305 TPI
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How do you guys fix this?

So rusted most of them broke off trying to remove. This is the clip that holds the side of the front spoiler to the front of each fender. Are replacements available or is there a good way to fix them?


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Old Aug 5, 2016 | 07:25 PM
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Car: 1987 IROC Camaro T-Tops Rule!
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700r4 Pro Built / 2600 vigilante tc
Re: How do you guys fix this?

Hawks has them new, I'm not sure about repairing, I don't have fab skills.




Originally Posted by 86IROC112
So rusted most of them broke off trying to remove. This is the clip that holds the side of the front spoiler to the front of each fender. Are replacements available or is there a good way to fix them?


Thanks!
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Old Aug 5, 2016 | 07:28 PM
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Re: How do you guys fix this?

Sweet. for 30 bucks why mess with trying to fix them. Thanks!
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Old Aug 5, 2016 | 08:41 PM
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Car: 89 trans am / 67 gto
Engine: 350TPI
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Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt
Re: How do you guys fix this?

punch out the old carriage bolts, go to a hardware store and buy new carriage bolts.
i fixed one that way, got them at tractor supply.
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Old Aug 6, 2016 | 10:42 AM
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Re: How do you guys fix this?

Drill out the studs, use bolts in the holes. Easy fix, and free if you have bolts laying around.
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Old Aug 6, 2016 | 05:26 PM
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Car: 86 Trans Am WS6
Engine: 383 stroker
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Re: How do you guys fix this?

I made my own out of thin bar stock, used the old on as a template and drilled and welded bolts to the bar. worked perfectly but for $30 I would just order them, one less thing to worry about
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Old Aug 6, 2016 | 09:09 PM
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Re: How do you guys fix this?

I guess I'm cheap. That crap aint worth 30 bucks.

Drill, bolts. Easy.
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Old Aug 13, 2016 | 08:40 PM
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Re: How do you guys fix this?

I also just used some thin metal, carriage bolts and a welder... 15 minute job minus paint drying...
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