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WTB: GTA Aero Spoiler BRACKETS
Looking for the U-shape whatever Aero style spoiler for an 85-90 Firebird & GTA. Prefer Flaming Red Metallic but any color is fine. For an 88, but I believe the same on 1987-90 GTA, and most 85-90 'Birds too.

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I recommend getting the fiberglass one that Hawks makes. Folks here directed me to that a few months ago and it did not disappoint. Its much lighter, a perfect fit, and you don't have to worry about it warping or cracking. I'm very happy with mine.
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I recommend getting the fiberglass one that Hawks makes. Folks here directed me to that a few months ago and it did not disappoint. Its much lighter, a perfect fit, and you don't have to worry about it warping or cracking. I'm very happy with mine.
yes, you do have to worry. they can split, crack,and separate. but WHAT are your other choices,
granted, ive had mine a few years now, but it has started splitting on the seams.ill need to remove it and have it repaired.
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Really? Wow, that's the first I've heard of any problems with them. Thanks for the info.
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I bought a wing from hawks Had to do some block sanding to the edges where it wraps around the window and a little sanding to the 3rd brake light to make it fit better. Was expensive with shipping but I thought it was worth the money.
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Update: looking for brackets to mount a spoiler. I have the tabs welded to the glass, but missing some 90 degree angle brackets that go inside the legs of the spoiler and latch into the glass. Anyone have some? My spoiler is missing them.
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Re: WTB: GTA Aero Spoiler
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Update: looking for brackets to mount a spoiler. I have the tabs welded to the glass, but missing some 90 degree angle brackets that go inside the legs of the spoiler and latch into the glass. Anyone have some? My spoiler is missing them.
they are plastic.
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they are plastic.
Yes they are. Do you have one for dimensions? I will be 3D printing some and need some specific dimensions. Thanks
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Re: WTB: GTA Aero Spoiler
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Yes they are. Do you have one for dimensions? I will be 3D printing some and need some specific dimensions. Thanks

I kept all of them when I changed the wing on my brothers GTA. I have them in a baggie in my toolbox
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I kept all of them when I changed the wing on my brothers GTA. I have them in a baggie in my toolbox
smart thinking! Any chance you could give some specific caliper measurement off of one? I’d be glad to make some other for other members as well. Thanks!
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smart thinking! Any chance you could give some specific caliper measurement off of one? I’d be glad to make some other for other members as well. Thanks!
PM me your address and I'll just mail one to you, then you'll have one to compare to
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Re: WTB: GTA Aero Spoiler
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yes, you do have to worry. they can split, crack,and separate. but WHAT are your other choices,
granted, ive had mine a few years now, but it has started splitting on the seams.ill need to remove it and have it repaired.
Wow I have a fiberglass one I put on in 1999/2000 and other than the gel coat cracking in one corner and one of the screws that mimic the arm bracket mounts cut it self off from I guess moving in that slot over the years. I haven't had issue with it... and its still in primer.

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Yes they are. Do you have one for dimensions? I will be 3D printing some and need some specific dimensions. Thanks
The 3d printed part probably will not hold up, there is a lot of load as the rear glass flexes when you open it up. I would mill it out of aluminum. However every factory aero wing I've seen the metal inside the wing has turned to rust and there isn't anything for the tabs to grab a hold of.
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Re: WTB: GTA Aero Spoiler
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The 3d printed part probably will not hold up, there is a lot of load as the rear glass flexes when you open it up. I would mill it out of aluminum. However every factory aero wing I've seen the metal inside the wing has turned to rust and there isn't anything for the tabs to grab a hold of.

We’re not talking about the metal riveted tabs on the glass, just the mounting clips. They are cheap little plastic bits OEM from GM and the 3D printed will be stronger, sturdier and hold up to cracking better.

You definitely do not want to mill from aluminum as that would be metal on metal contact amongst dissimilar metals. You would have noise and squeak as well as wear with frictions and lastly corrosion and rust from aluminum and steel in contact.

GM had it right with the plastic inner spacer to absorb. Just improving that design.

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Got your address......going in the mail
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Got your address......going in the mail
you the man! Thank you so much.
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Re: WTB: GTA Aero Spoiler BRACKETS
A member already had some 3D Printed .Also available from other sources. See thread below.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/body...m-restore.html
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Re: WTB: GTA Aero Spoiler BRACKETS
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A member already had some 3D Printed .Also available from other sources. See thread below.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/body...m-restore.html
Thanks Bob but I've already replied to that thread and tried to contact the OP. Some things you've just gotta do yourself!
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Understand fully! Just cruising the forum and seen it.
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Re: WTB: GTA Aero Spoiler BRACKETS

Cheaper for this whole box than a couple from GM. Probably the same supplier too.
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