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: may restore to original and NOT put on the rear spoiler


okiemark
Jul 26th, 08, 10:05 PM
God forbid there should be a Camaro WITHOUT a rear spoiler... the '68 I'm restoring doesn't have one and it actually looks pretty cool. I've looked at so many Camaros, looking at one without a rear spoiler catches the eye.

Dale8346
Jul 26th, 08, 10:51 PM
Mark,

I did the same. But, since I like the spoiler and may eventually install it, I had one painted with the car. But, I am like you. Looks really good without it, also. We will see if I ever put it on.
I guess if my son ever wants it on, that would influence me also.
Mine is a 67.

okiemark
Jul 26th, 08, 11:27 PM
I may go without the rear spoiler. it looks great as it is.

Frank350
Jul 27th, 08, 06:19 AM
Seems to me that every Camaro has a rear spoiler. It disturbs the beautiful flowing lines of that car, which in my opinion is a masterpiece of design. Please don't install a spoiler, not only your Camaro will be different, it will be nicer than the crowd's. Simple times, simple cars, just my 02 cent. Frank.

Camaros-n-Chevelles
Jul 27th, 08, 08:37 AM
When my 68 was painted, I had 2 lids painted, the original and a NOS lid I purchased with the holes already drilled for a spoiler. It is very simple to switch lids to change the look. I also had my original 14x7 Steel Rims painted with the car and bought a set of F-70-14 Firestone Wide Oval Redlines to match the original spare in the trunk. The Rally Rims look great, but you have the option to change things up a little bit and go back Original.

68rs327conv
Jul 27th, 08, 08:54 AM
I removed my spoiler and rally wheels. Guess I am getting old but I like the look much better. See the last two pics in the link

Mike

http://y2camaro.com/feat/mshep.php

77thor
Jul 27th, 08, 09:17 AM
It's your car, do what you like with it.....

68driver57
Jul 27th, 08, 11:32 AM
No spoiler for me. I agree with the comments about it disrupting the lines. My first '68 didn't have one so maybe I am biased. Like Fred said its your car..............

erik67ssrs
Jul 27th, 08, 11:57 AM
I too have two deck lids. When I bought the car it had an aftermarket spoiler mounted to an aftermarket lid, but the owner had the original without spoiler. About a year into owning the car, I swapped them out and like the look without. Old school. But that's just me.

DOUG G
Jul 27th, 08, 02:10 PM
Lets see some pics ?

Mines in the shop now getting all new metal. I'm going spoiler delete and keeping the stinger hood :D

firstgenaddict
Jul 27th, 08, 04:12 PM
I am restoring an early 69 Z... rear antenna, no spoiler... it will look cool... slick back sleeper...

hidden camaro
Jul 27th, 08, 06:40 PM
I took it off when I painted the car. I've always liked camaro's better without the spoiler..

http://thumb7.webshots.net/t/50/650/5/46/56/2061546560071707607FWxhel_th.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2061546560071707607FWxhel)

Lawrence Shaw
Jul 27th, 08, 07:55 PM
Flat hood and no spoiler. Leave it original. Personally, I like the way the cars were when they left the factory. JMO.

Chris396
Jul 27th, 08, 08:49 PM
I love the look of the spoiler. If I had one car to restore I'd put a spoiler on it. If I had a collection I'd keep some with and some without.

z2fast8
Jul 27th, 08, 09:34 PM
i just rolled a 68 bird outa my booth with no spoiler. i think it looks clean all based on what you like and what you want your car to look like

m21man
Jul 27th, 08, 09:37 PM
NO SPOILER LOOKS BETTER!

http://media.motortopia.com/files/7689/vehicle/46b15c16c7c72/camro.jpg

Bgonz 69
Jul 27th, 08, 09:38 PM
This is a funny post. As my X-66 car gets ready for paint I was contemplating painting two deck lids, one with and one without but I just assumed EVERYONE liked the rear spoiler :confused: I am already doing two hoods, an SS and a cowl so why not just litter the spray booth with extra parts :thumbsup: My car has two little/thin trunk rods so figure it wasn't a spoiler car originally.

69 Lemans blue SS 396 with NO rear spoiler :sad: Ya think :confused:





bob

firstgenaddict
Jul 28th, 08, 09:06 AM
69 Lemans blue SS 396 with NO rear spoiler :sad: Ya think :confused:

bob

I am doing the 69 Lemans Blue Z with no spoiler... :thumbsup: