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Old 05-31-2010, 08:44 PM
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my custom front chin spoiler project

ive done a few custom projects on my 89 rs (hood, dash pad), and figured i mine as well make my own chin spoiler. i pcked up a 91 rs chin spoiler and decided to use that one because of the side scoops to match my side skirts. heres a few pics of what ive done.







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Re: my custom front chin spoiler project

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ive done a few custom projects on my 89 rs (hood, dash pad), and figured i mine as well make my own chin spoiler. i pcked up a 91 rs chin spoiler and decided to use that one because of the side scoops to match my side skirts. heres a few pics of what ive done.







looks good. what are your plans for the rest of the chin spoiler. i see you made the filler panels on the inside where you cut it lower than the rest of your spoiler. do plan to stretch your chin spoiler down as well
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i plan on dropping the front so its level with the corners. it will have a 1 1/4" drop in the front
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Talk about indaweeds without the chassis scrapin
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if the weather holds out, i will make the templates for the corners after work.
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if the weather holds out, i will make the templates for the corners after work.
any updates?
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Re: my custom front chin spoiler project

ive been working like crazy. i made some wooden templates and doing some final trimming before fiberglass begins. hopefully i can get started on it this week
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Pics as ya go palease!!
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i did some more cutting of the wooden template. ill get a pic tommorrow after i get out of work
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Don't know how much more drool the wife will let me do before she puts a bucket under my chin while waiting
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alright its tomorrow LOl
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I've slobbered sooo much I'm blind!! Quick give me some glasses
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Re: my custom front chin spoiler project

sorry for the crappy pics. my camera phone is in need of a cleaning. i green taped everything so i can make a mold because i know i will be doing a few chin spoilers.





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Re: my custom front chin spoiler project

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sorry for the crappy pics. my camera phone is in need of a cleaning. i green taped everything so i can make a mold because i know i will be doing a few chin spoilers.





I can appreciate the work, but its looking a bit clunky. Kinda looks like a bulkier Roman helmet:

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Re: my custom front chin spoiler project

i think i just found the new logo for my car......lol
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Re: my custom front chin spoiler project

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I can appreciate the work, but its looking a bit clunky. Kinda looks like a bulkier Roman helmet:
LOLOLOL I laughed so hard!
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I can appreciate the work, but its looking a bit clunky. Kinda looks like a bulkier Roman helmet:

SPARTA!!!!!!
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Re: my custom front chin spoiler project

sorry i havent updated in a while. its been over 100 degrees here the last fer days so progress was a bit slow. here are some updates





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It's lookin real good!
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sorry i havent updated in a while. its been over 100 degrees here the last fer days so progress was a bit slow. here are some updates






hard to see in the pictures, but what are you molding with - fiberglass ? looks like foam in the pic??

either way- think this is gonna look wild when done!
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Re: my custom front chin spoiler project

its fiberglass. i started with wooden templates and started molding. once the first layer hardened, i took the templates off and started adding layers. there will be about 6-7 layers of fiberglass when done. should be nice and steardy then.
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its fiberglass. i started with wooden templates and started molding. once the first layer hardened, i took the templates off and started adding layers. there will be about 6-7 layers of fiberglass when done. should be nice and steardy then.
Ok, that is deff really cool and i like the look alot are you going to soften the lines at all when you sand it down or are you going to try to keep the sharp.
In your case i like the sharp edge from the front but could soften toward the side to flow with the fender and body lines....

really cant wait to see when done!
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the sides will be more rounded than in the pic. i have to get more resin so i can add more layers and then alot more sanding
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Wow. I really don't care for that. I think you took way too much out of the center.

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Re: my custom front chin spoiler project

Looks good..... I like it!!!!
Wish I had the guts to pull something like that off!!! I tip my hat to you sir...

I'd love to blend the 91/92 Z-28 ground effects (the scoops) onto my GTA.


Too many projects on the go right now hmmmm.....
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looks good...did you try a mock up with more of a slope to the center piece?
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Re: my custom front chin spoiler project

no. ever since i seen the "wrath" (movie) in the 80's, ive always liked the center section of the "turbo interceptor". im still in the beginning stages and i have a few more ideas that i want to check. right now i just want to get the main shape of the sides done and go from there.
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is this were you are getting your idea from ? Raptor by Rides By Troy
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Re: my custom front chin spoiler project

to be honost, i havent seen there front bumper. im not trying to go there route. ive been working on this design im doing for about a year now. im pretty much leveling the froont bumper from the front tires to the end of the nose.
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Re: my custom front chin spoiler project

primed the front chin spoiler. still have to sand it smooth and start doing the undercoat. gives you an idea of what it will look like



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looks good.... Nice fab work
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Re: my custom front chin spoiler project

did a little more. i cut the license plate section out and cut out holes for more air flow in the support.

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looks good, gonna be interesting to see when the whole car gets paint
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your camaro has mutton chops.
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Re: my custom front chin spoiler project

once the weather cools down a bit i will do more. im thinking of going with a light metallic gold paint job. cant really see all the detail with a dark color. i still need to sand down the lip and add a few more layers of fiberglass. after the chin spoiler is done, im going to redo my hood and rear bumper.
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Re: my custom front chin spoiler project

heres a before and after of the bumper support.
before

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im sure more air can get in now.
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might be me but did ths end prematurely or what ...??? i want finished product ........anyone sec that
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Re: my custom front chin spoiler project

ive been really busy lately. getting my 355 finished was priority 1. as soon as i get downtime. i will get more done.
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heres my 355





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How much power are you making?
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doesn t ths just make you wanna cut your bumper up LOL me im a fan of 1 offs and mods thats dont make me have to lie to my girl about how much it cost
she s so insensitive to my NEEDS DB

ps lov your style as stated before but im glad the other hoods gone
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Re: my custom front chin spoiler project

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How much power are you making?

around 400 right now. going with a bigger cam and going to have a few other things looked at. my goal is 500 on motor, so a 388 stroker might be next. i will decide after the dyno
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Hey Man, I wanted to stop bye and say hey.
See how far you have come with the chin. Any updates
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i will be doing more this winter. i am having family troubles, so the camaro had to take a break. it should be done by spring
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I can appreciate the work, but its looking a bit clunky. Kinda looks like a bulkier Roman helmet:

It reminds me of this guy...
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your camaro has mutton chops.
Like this?????
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Re: my custom front chin spoiler project

its far from done. once i start doing the final trimming, it will take shape
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