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Old 02-04-2010, 01:54 PM   #1
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air dam

best place to buy a factory air dam at?


classicparts? lmc?

we have any vendors that offer them?
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Old 02-04-2010, 02:02 PM   #2
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best place to buy a factory air dam at?


classicparts? lmc?

we have any vendors that offer them?
If you mean the skirt that goes below the front bumper, I bought my GM one from Truckandcarshop.com
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Old 02-04-2010, 02:25 PM   #3
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Re: air dam

I got mine at LMC.

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Old 02-04-2010, 03:38 PM   #4
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I bought mine at the dealer up the street...

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Old 02-04-2010, 03:49 PM   #5
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Agree,... GM dealer.
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Old 02-04-2010, 06:02 PM   #6
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Re: air dam

My 87' V10 didn't come with tow hooks, so when I put on a set of factory ones, I needed the new air dam with the cut outs. Chevy Duty and LMC said they didn't have anymore and that G.M. had decided to no longer produce them. I went to my local Chevy dealer and he found one at another dealer. Pricey, but it looks correct. I could have cut the slots in my old one, but it would have looked tacky I thought. Both places had the standard air dam though. My recommendation would be Chevy Duty (Classic Industries). They told me theirs were G.M. LMC told me theirs were repo. Classic's price on the G.M. one was actually cheaper than the G.M. dealer, they just didn't have them anymore! Good luck!
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Old 02-05-2010, 12:18 AM   #7
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Old 02-05-2010, 12:28 AM   #8
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Re: air dam

does anyone know if the 81-87 air dam will fit on a 73-80? maybe with a little modification?
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Old 02-05-2010, 12:35 AM   #9
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Re: air dam

They are different bumpers, and different air dams. The late model ones mount directly to the bumper itself. You may be able to hang one, but I am not sure what it would take.
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Old 02-05-2010, 12:38 AM   #10
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Re: air dam

i guess i just like the wide flat look of the 80's dams, and the one on my 79 has two bolts holding it to the frame. and idk how the 80's model air dams are mounted
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There are some "J" clips and holes in the bumper. The air dam has matching holes, it all bots together. So, you may be able to drill an older (73-80) bumper to attach the late model air dam. But I would find 2 to trial fit before drilling.
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Old 02-05-2010, 02:13 AM   #12
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does anyone know if the 81-87 air dam will fit on a 73-80? maybe with a little modification?
Yes, I cant remember if I had to drill the bumper or not. I think I did. Just used the factory bolts and clips to mount it. I did have to trim it around the bumper guards.

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Yes, I cant remember if I had to drill the bumper or not. I think I did. Just used the factory bolts and clips to mount it. I did have to trim it around the bumper guards.

do you have any more pics? doesn't look too bad IMHO
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I got mine from work (dealership) and made the openings in it myself for the tow hooks.
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Old 02-05-2010, 10:42 AM   #15
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CertiFit has them. They are located at 3500 South MaCarthur. That is where I got the one for my old truck.
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Old 02-05-2010, 05:56 PM   #17
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do you have any more pics? doesn't look too bad IMHO

Not right now, but if you want a picture of something in particular I could get some tomorrow.
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