72 GSX Spoiler

I see CARS has offered a rear wing for the 70-72 GSX, are there bracket or hardware needed to do a good install?

 

Yes, you have to buy Brackets separately.

 

What do the brackets look like?

 

Here you go.

 

Thanks!

 

Does anyone know of the best rear spoiler to buy, I see CARS and The Parts Pace have them and read there are some differences, like one is flat across the and one has a slight curve to follow the body lines.

 

Well, part of the research you need to resolve is the fact that while there are more than one company making the rear spoilers, there are far more retailers selling them than the number of manufacturers. This means that many of the retailers are getting spoilers from the same manufacturers which, in turn, means that there are some retailers selling the same spoilers and other retailers selling different spoilers. Just so you're "in the know". If you're able to find the manufacturer of the spoiler you like/want, then follow that manufacturer downstream to a retailer of that spoiler.

There are threads here discussing "issues" with certain spoilers fitment, finish quality, etc. And, there are originals which pop-up from time to time, though thry are pricey.

 

My only interaction with The Parts Place was NOT very good. Spoiler had been broken ( cracked on end) before they primed it. And TPP wanted ME to pay shipping effectively three times (original; return; replacement for THEIR problem... Hardware was various different sizes, gaskets were WAY too small. Bottom contours required a good bit of build-up to fit. Spoiler itself wasn't that bad after repairs to end and pedestal fitment. NEVER AGAIN!!!

 

So where is a good place to buy a good rear spoiler?

 

Likely best to find an original spoiler on here.

 

Yes, I would like an original if possible or a quality repop would work too.

 

I have an original used 72 GSX rear spoiler that was installed on a production car. The paint is blowing off on the top and some “dumb a$$” drilled a hole in it and mounted a CB antenna on it.

The hole has been plugged, but it would require having the paint stripped off etc.

Other then it being a real 72 factory spoiler, the nice thing about it is it has the factory studs mounted in the pedestals.

I might strip the paint off this weekend to see how it looks.
Duane

 

PS,
The brackets are longer for the 71-72 rear spoilers then they are for the 70 units.

If you are using a 71-72 rear spoiler you need to make sure to get the longer brackets or the spoiler will dent the trunk lids if you push on it.

That is why they made them longer in the first place.
Duane

 

Hi Duane,
my GS is a 70, will that work, PM me and send me some pictures thanks Zach

 

The 70 GSX spoilers have a shorter base “front to back dimension” but any of the 70-72 rear spoilers will fit on any of the 70-72 cars.

It all depends on how correct you want to be.

Also the 71-72 rear spoilers would require the thicker torsion bars for the trunk lid. They are heavier then the 70 spoilers.
Duane

 

Duane , send me some pictures and let me know what you need for it.
Thanks,

Zach

 

I will see about getting some pics and will post them here.

It might not happen until the weekend.
Duane

 

Duane,

no worries, when you have a chance, I’m still working on my GS

Thanks,

Zach

 

I dug it out and will post pics soon.
Duane

 

Thanks Duane ,

no rush,