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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 07:20 PM
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Mecham spoiler? 500LE

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I was cruisin thru the yards and i found this interesting firebird. It is a 1984 and says 500LE on the doors. Is this factory? If so what is this package all about?

Also it had a cool spoiler which looks like a mecham trans am. Is this a mecham wing ?

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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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Hi Simo.

Thanks for that informative info. . Especially the pic. So this looks similar to a mecham spoiler but i take it its not ?

that key chain is awsome. The 500 LE was beat. They did not take care of that interior.
What was so special about the cars?
Did they have the air intake ? I forgot to look?
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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Re: Mecham spoiler? 500LE

That 500LE spoiler is KINDA similar...

The Mecham is more like the stock GTA wing, but with a bit if s "dish" contour in the top, creating a bowl-like shape. As well as it being a bit wider & reaching farther back.

If you see a good pic of one, you'll realize just how not-similar that 500LE one is.
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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Re: Mecham spoiler? 500LE

They were available with the V6 or V8-LG4.

Each was numbered out of 500.

No Turbo Doomed Hood.

It was basically a special S/E.......

The picture is of the Mecham spoiler from Dennis's Site.

There is a 1983 version in my town that I see once in a while.

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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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One more of the Mecham MSE Spoiler...

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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 03:12 PM
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Re: Mecham spoiler? 500LE

Hi, since your in socal there is a 500LE sitting at the monrovia pick a part as we speak incase you need anything. Probably will get crushed in 1 week.
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 10:27 AM
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Re: Mecham spoiler? 500LE

Glenn Duensing's brother has two of these spoilers available if anyone wants one. He is in Monrovia.

Glenn died Monday and we spent all day yesterday going through the parts.

I will be here through Monday if you are interested, thanks!

Jim 480 570 9897

or email off board rohns AT *** DOT net
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 12:03 PM
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Re: Mecham spoiler? 500LE

Originally Posted by Stephen
That 500LE spoiler is KINDA similar...

The Mecham is more like the stock GTA wing, but with a bit if s "dish" contour in the top, creating a bowl-like shape. As well as it being a bit wider & reaching farther back.

If you see a good pic of one, you'll realize just how not-similar that 500LE one is.
that spoiler on the 500le looks more like the wingswest spoiler then the mecham.
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 04:52 PM
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Re: Mecham spoiler? 500LE

Are they still available? I know I'm 7 months late..... But if they are send me a pic... And price.. Thanx!!!

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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 05:07 PM
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im talking about the OP pics...
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 02:24 PM
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Re: Mecham spoiler? 500LE

Hey Spadey. Just get the Mecham for youre car. It will look Killer!!!!
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 03:10 PM
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Re: Mecham spoiler? 500LE

Where would you find a mecham spoiler? I like it a great deal and would be less work than what I had in mind for a 4th gen style modded to look squared as to match the third gen styling.
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 03:15 PM
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Re: Mecham spoiler? 500LE

Originally Posted by 91phoenix
Where would you find a mecham spoiler? I like it a great deal and would be less work than what I had in mind for a 4th gen style modded to look squared as to match the third gen styling.
I bet http://www.mechamperformance.com/ has them, ya think?
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 08:23 AM
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Re: Mecham spoiler? 500LE

Originally Posted by Stephen
I bet http://www.mechamperformance.com/ has them, ya think?
I suppose I should have done a search on the web before posting that question. Sorry, that was stupid of me. I hope that that answer was supposed to be sarcastic as I deserved that one.
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 01:53 PM
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Re: Mecham spoiler? 500LE

yea but its expensive new
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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Re: Mecham spoiler? 500LE

It is that. But at least it is available.
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