I have a 1970 grabber (or clone doesnt really matter to me) and the rear spoiler has a leading edge. It's front edge is on top of the trunk. It is not flush. Meaning that if you go from the back wind shield down to the spoiler, it sits on top of the trunk lid. It is not a smooth roll up to the spoiler. I hope you understand what im saying, I dont have a pic handy. I looked thru the gallery, but could not find a good close up pic. Is this normal? Is there supposed to be a leading edge before it gets to the spoiler? Or should the trunk deck be a continues smooth progression to the spoiler?
If i understand what your saying right thats normal, the spoiler is a bolt on thing not made into it..
While we're on the rear spoiler, if you had to take it off or if you're adding one for the first time,do any of you use a sealer or something that acts like a gasket to keep water from getting under it? Was just wondering Bossed
I used a little sealant. Before I paint, I will be fiberglassing the gap to make it a smooth transition on top and bottom.
Not sure, Factory used the sealer only on the bolt holes and not entire spoiler. I think that is what Bossed was asking,,,
FOMOCO did use a black tar like substance to seal the holes on the trunk, where the the spoiler's four mounting locations pertruded through the trunk lid itself. Although, I think it would be a good idea to use something, maybe like 3M clear emblem tape to seal off the leading edge gap between the spoiler and the trunk lid, if you do it with care, not to have any visible. So much dirt gathers up under the spoiler, and you know how that dirt does when you wash the car. How it seems to just keep coming and coming out as you rinse. Does anyone else think this is a good idea, or should I just keep my ideas to myself?
Never keep your ideas to yourself!!!! Sounds okay to me on sealing the top edge, let the water, moisture drain out the bottom.
I'm getting ready to paint my Maverick soon, and I was thinking about sealing the front edge of the spoiler in that manner. I had my car mocked-up for a short period of time, since it is not a factory Grabber. It's crazy how quickly so much dirt was gathered under the spoiler. Sealing the front edge should aid in the sealing affect of 4 main mounts also. Thanks for your reply, Dave of the Stuckey clan.
We painted the trunk and the spoiler seperate. When we mounted the spoiler I used clear silicon rated for 50yrs. I had the trunk taped off to catch excess and simply cleaned up as needed.
I think the clear 3M tape is a good idea. I used it on my hood scoop to stop the glass rubbing through the paint on the hood. As for what the factory used I couldnt care less. Have you seen how they put these cars together. I'm sure we can do a better job of it than the factory did.
