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Duckface Selfie? Camaro duckbill front spoiler DIY


theNomad

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20160614_131025.jpgI got a package with a little test item: 1967 Camaro "duckbill" front spoiler. It's just wide enough and has the right shape to be close to fitting. It's also only $40!
 
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20160614_131450.jpgTest fitting it shows how the center has an edge that mimics the 2002. The width is correct and it fits under the stock body line in the center. However, as you can see the angle needs adjusting and the outside 7 inches or so are problematic.
 
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I cut off some rear lips that protruded and cut some "V"s into the center area since I knew it would have to bend. I now think I could have just cut one single slit in the plastic to give it the bend it needs.
I used pop-rivets to attach the spoiler to the sheet metal. My 2002 has several rust holes from the radiator drain in the front nose so I'm not hesitant to drill it at this point. Underneath the center body line was easy. I then used a heat gun to soften the thermoplastic and coax some needed bending inn the spoiler to match the BMW nose. 
unnamed.jpgUnfortunately I was a bit ham-fisted and I overheated one side with the heat gun as I tried to pull the end in and it introduced a few waves.  I also ruined a perfect center edge while trying to heat and bend it. If I bought another one I know exactly what I'd do to get it to fit just right. Just takes hands on time. 
 
All in all, a success, and a proof of concept. Another spoiler and I could really make it look great with what I know now.
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I just picked up a 67 Camaro duckbill based on your post. The angle of the top mounting flange seems to be pretty far off and will take some heating and bending. Did you run into this issue?

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13 hours ago, Trey said:

I just picked up a 67 Camaro duckbill based on your post. The angle of the top mounting flange seems to be pretty far off and will take some heating and bending. Did you run into this issue?

Yes, it's not a perfect fit out of the box but some heat gun action will help. Don't overdo it on the heat as I added a wave on one side, but that's because I was getting impatient. 

If I recall (been a while) the top lip needs to be heated a little and bent downward to match the angle, and the two side peaks will not match up and can be heated and either pushed up slightly, or down slightly. One direction works better at matching, I don't recall. Report on how it goes.

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