Added a front spoiler. Whadyathink?

[custom10nut]

I modified a front valance spoiler from a late 80s truck a mounted it just behind the bumper. The mods that I did was to trim and turn in the ends to dress them up and so they would line up with the body lines. It took me forever to find a good spoiler though. Most we're scratched, bent, or broken. To mount it I just fabricated some clamping tabs to hold it in place.

[custom10nut]

I haven't figured out how to put multiple pictures on one thread. Here's a pic with it mounted. Kinda hard to see with the sun. It looks like it was made for it.

[stomper]

Yes! I've been meaning to do this exact thing for years. More pix of install please!

[XwalkerX]

honestly i cant make out what it looks like in those pics. maybe take a few more pics?

[68Gold/white]

The shadow interferes w/ clearly seeing the installed picture.
A friend of mine installed one of those on a 66.
I wonder if those spoilers are still available new...not likely...

[custom10nut]

Later I will take some more pictures of it and the mounts, and then I'll try to get some pics that it shows up better. Hopefully tonite, if not tomorrow morning

[67ChevyRedneck]

I couldn't run that... the width of the spoiler is how high my bumper is off the ground

[DBK81]

I run one as well, I like the way it looks especially on moderate dropped trucks. As stated above on slammed trucks it just is to low to function.

[summitflier]

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I couldn't run that... the width of the spoiler is how high my bumper is off the ground

LOL, just the opposite here. My front bumper sits less than 3 inches from the pavement. I think the spoiler would drag. But it looks cool on the right height.

[chipmyers]

Very cool!!

[cleszkie]

How many mpg will you lose with that "air dam"?

[67ChevyRedneck]

Originally Posted by summitflier

LOL, just the opposite here. My front bumper sits less than 3 inches from the pavement. I think the spoiler would drag. But it looks cool on the right height.

Same here... I meant thickness or height?

[lowbucktrucks]

Air dam should add to mileage by keeping air from under the truck, GM puts them on new trucks/suburbans for a reason!!

[In The Ten Ring]

The front air dam.....I wondered if anyone else would call it that.

[custom10nut]

Air dam, huh? I always wondered what they were called. As far as improving MPG? I can almost watch my gas gauge move while I'm driving, so if it helps, great. I just thought it would look cool to have one on the truck. As promised I will take pictures tomorrow on the mods and mounting, and a better pic that shows it installed.

[cherokeejohn]

"Air Dam", "Bumper Chin", "Front Spoiler", "Lower Valance", I asked that question when I was an apprentice/body tech. I noticed that when ordering Aftermarket or OEM parts, they all called it something different. I personally like the term "Air Dam", I was told that was a term NASCAR uses BTW,I think IT looks great! You said it was from a late 80s GM truck, was it the square body,or the 88-98 body style. I'm looking to do the same thing and your is a great example of what i am wanting to do

[toolboxchev]

YEA! More Pics! looks rad!

cannot really see it with the bad shading, I want to do that with my truck!

[G&R's57GMC]

It looks like the one on my '98 Tahoe

[CastIron]

I walked by a 90s 4x4 at the wrecking yard a couple of weeks ago and noticed that they have these, but with cutouts for tow hooks. It got me wondering if that could be a place to mount some auxiliary lights.

[custom10nut]

I know it's not from a square body so it must be from an 88-98. I saw the 4x4 version too, but didn't want the tow hook holes. Maybe some members with the K-series could use one on their truck? I guess the main reason for putting it on is a "sacrificial" piece under the bumper , like most new vehicles now have. I had a strip on mine from a van, about an inch and a half wide, and it looked pretty good and served it purpose well quite a few times. It's easier to replace plastic than a bumper or fender

[Andy4639]

Been running one for... oh 20 years I guess!

[jwilb88]

[hugger6933]

It is from the 88-98 truck and the last time I bought one a couple years ago they were still available from GM. $32 is what I think I paid for the last one I bought.

[Custom.Chevy]

They sell these air dams brand new on LMC truck. not sure how you guys feel about LMC i personally have mixed feelings. But the air dams they sell say they were stock options on 81-87 trucks. This basically just means you might be drilling holes in your chrome or painted bumpers to put it on . They also come in 2 different heights. and because they are plastic you can always trim it shorter when you go lower. you really cant go wrong with one they really make these trucks look clean.

[BugzC10]

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I couldn't run that... the width of the spoiler is how high my bumper is off the ground

Same here...I wouldn't be able to get the jack under her....but ya got mr thinkin. Want one!

...Like the look though