1970-73 Camaro Rear spoiler Survey [Archive]

SPEEDSTREAM69

11-01-2010, 12:11 AM

Hello,

I am building A 1971 Protouring RS Camaro.

And looking for Help on which rear spoiler to run on the car SHORT ONE PIECE

or TALL THREE PIECE car will be Artic Silver with carbon fiber stripes.

Looking for responses and pictures

Thanks
again
:cheers:

camcojb

11-01-2010, 12:32 AM

zbugger

11-01-2010, 12:36 AM

I have a thing for the tall spoilers. They just seem to give the car a little more muscle. Just my opinion.

skatinjay27

11-01-2010, 05:20 AM

i prefer the short spoilers on on 70-73, for me the tall one just sticks out like a sore thump on them and doesn't "flow" smoothly like the rest of the body. it seems to fit the later years better though, but honestly im not much of a fan for their styling to begin with...

but im pretty sure this will really just have to be a personally decision on your behave cause that a pretty split down the middle debate on which one looks better.

Spiffav8

11-01-2010, 06:26 AM

awr68

11-01-2010, 11:00 AM

For thirty some years I have always been a huge fan of the tall spoiler. I grew up next to a guy that had a 70rs w/ tall spoiler and I loved it!

Then over recent years I hear Scott and Jody voicing their opinion on the shorter spoilers and it got me thinking! I actually like the looks of those now too! I usually prefer the looks of a 'clean' car with style that 'flows'...so I have to admit that I have been leaning towards the shorter spoiler in recent years. However! I usually say that if it's going to run the big front airdam then it needs the tall spoiler to balance the look/style of the car...then I see the renderings that Jody had done and I love them! Maybe I just love the second gens so much that they can't look wrong in my eye!

With all that said I think I would have to vote for the tall...it's been my fav for the longest time...but the car would need the front spoiler as well!

Yeah I argue with myself on a regular basis! :willy:

awr68

11-01-2010, 11:05 AM

BTW, I added a poll for ya, hope you don't mind! :thumbsup:

tones2SS

11-01-2010, 11:32 AM

I have a thing for the tall spoilers.

^^What bugger said.:thumbsup:

buickfunnycar.com

11-01-2010, 12:43 PM

Having lived with my car for 30 years now and being a big fan of these cars for years,the tall 3-pc D-80 spoiler does it for me bigtime.:yes:
My car is a very early '70-model that either had this spoiler adapted or possible came with it originally.

With styling cues taken directly from the Ferrari 250,you can certainly see the "kammback" design in full-effect on the 2nd Gen Camaro.

Tall 3-piece rear spoiler,Rally Sport front end treatment w/front spoiler...that's what drew me to my car when I was just 24 and that image is still burned into my brain as "standard equipment" on these cars...IMHO.:unibrow:

Oh and...with a hood as wide & flat,I think these cars look odd without Z/28 stereo stripes or a center stripe...but that's just me.;)

jy211

11-01-2010, 02:04 PM

For me 1 piece only...:hail:

coolwelder62

11-01-2010, 02:48 PM

I am going to run the tall 3pc. spoiler on my new 72 camaro.I am going agianst the grain.Alot of the builds in the process now are using the shortie's.IMHO they both look awesome. What ever you want will be fine.:thumbsup: Scott

waynieZ

11-01-2010, 02:58 PM

I like them both but the tall 3 piece edges out the short one for me.

Rybar

11-01-2010, 05:51 PM

I like the 2nd gen tall spoilers as well.

SPEEDSTREAM69

11-01-2010, 06:46 PM

Thanks for the responses I am still on the fence, the rendering picture is along the lines of what I am building.
I will be making all the chrome body color, with black trim, flat hood, three piece gunmetal wheels with chrome lips, c6 z06 calipers

I have attached picture of seats and wheel, and a car built by Detroit Speed that has me leaning towards the Tall spoiler.

will see what the survey says but the weekend
Thanks
again

SPEEDSTREAM69

11-01-2010, 07:13 PM

Sorry here are the pictures

camcojb

11-01-2010, 07:15 PM

pick what you like, not what we like........... ;) Really can't go wrong, second gens look good with either spoiler.

Jody

SLO_Z28

11-01-2010, 07:24 PM

IMO the car looks naked without the tall spoiler. The short one looks cool in pictures, but in real life the tall spoiler does wonders to the lines of the car.

coolwelder62

11-01-2010, 07:27 PM

pick what you like, not what we like........... ;) Really can't go wrong, second gens look good with either spoiler.

Jody

Mr. Jody Bernard has good advise:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

speedjohnston

11-01-2010, 08:38 PM

I agree with the pick what you like, but I like the tall one. :thumbsup:

srh3trinity

11-01-2010, 08:57 PM

Sorry here are the pictures
What wheels are those?

elitecustombody

11-01-2010, 10:38 PM

I'd go for one-piece shorty,makes the lines clean

SPEEDSTREAM69

11-01-2010, 10:48 PM

wheels are SV1forged SV-5

awr68

11-01-2010, 11:44 PM

The poll is damn near dead even right now! Who would have thought! :lol:

skatinjay27

11-02-2010, 12:17 AM

The poll is damn near dead even right now! Who would have thought! :lol:not me!

Flash68

11-02-2010, 03:33 AM

Ok, I'll break the tie... for now. 3 piece tall it is!

Sweet looking project!

CreepinDeth

11-02-2010, 05:35 AM

Tall is a must for me.

I have a 78z and I personally think the low spoiler belongs on a Berlinetta or V6 wimpy model.
70-73 should be Tall spoiler + Front spoiler + 2" cowl hood = perfected aggressive look IMO.
Ever seen a 78-81z with a low deck spoiler?? No.....

http://www.zorly.com/images_camaro/09-07-08/1971%20Chevy%20Camaro%20Z28%20-%20superchevy.jpg

tones2SS

11-02-2010, 11:14 AM

Nice car CreepinDeth!:thumbsup: :cheers:

BonzoHansen

11-02-2010, 03:43 PM

Nice car CreepinDeth!:thumbsup: :cheers:

that ain't his car. :P

I have tied the voting 23-23 :)

conekiller13

11-02-2010, 03:58 PM

Tall is the difference between cool and Bad-Ass.....

lil427z

11-02-2010, 11:20 PM

the short one if my chose .
rick k:thumbsup:

buickfunnycar.com

11-03-2010, 02:56 PM

that ain't his car...

Good thing...what's with the 80's style wheels?:_paranoid

Another beautiful car runied by a horrible wheel choice...

Rhino

11-03-2010, 05:25 PM

Looks like I got to tie it up. Go shorty! :thumbsup:

buickfunnycar.com

11-03-2010, 11:09 PM

Go shorty! :thumbsup:

Not quite so fast...I've been staring at this for 30 years now..:yes:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC01200.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC00603.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC00594.jpg

What was the question again...?
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC00945.jpg

OK...back to reality,lol:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC02378.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC02911.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC02263.jpg

Have I made my point...?:_paranoid

DEIGuy38

11-03-2010, 11:34 PM

Have I made my point...?:_paranoid[/QUOTE]

I think we get the idea, you like orange camaros with spoilers that need to be cut in half. :rofl:

Go shorty

SPEEDSTREAM69

11-03-2010, 11:39 PM

I Have always been a fan of the short spoiler on
70-73 Camaro's but the choice is not that simple
anymore as they also look really good PROTOURED "if that's a word"
with the tall spoiler

So survey is almost a week old and it's 50-50

will see were we stand on Saturday.

Thanks
For all the replies

skatinjay27

11-03-2010, 11:50 PM

the only real point to be made is that they both look good and it will always be an even battle...unless you as a ricer!

speedjohnston

11-04-2010, 05:51 PM

So if they are so close as far as appeal, I would make my choice on function.
Go tall guy! :lol:

buickfunnycar.com

11-04-2010, 06:18 PM

This should be pretty obvious by now...:yes:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC03471.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC03472.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC03473.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC03653.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC03916.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC03887.jpg

M Pozzi:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC05435.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC05745.jpg

TreySmith

11-05-2010, 08:07 PM

http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/3227/img5282g.jpg

protour73

11-05-2010, 08:30 PM

It's all tied up again.....31 to 31 with my vote for the tall 3 piece spoiler.

I have ALWAYS loved the 2nd Gen with the tall spoiler. Don't get me wrong, I like the one piece, as well. But it really depends on the car. As always, it is your car, and YOU have to live with it. Go with your gut instinct on the choice!! :D

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r204/protour73/Airport%20Pictures/IMG_3239.jpg

buickfunnycar.com

11-05-2010, 11:58 PM

Well stated Scott,don't get me wrong...personally I like the short spoiler but there's no arguing that the D-80 spoiler looks 100% racer and certainly creates more downforce.

Almost like it was designed for racing...oh wait,it was...it was homologated for Trans-Am racing.:unibrow:

But as Scott also stated...it's (the OP) your car and your decision,you'll be the one paying the bills and the one living with it each and every day.

Your car,your dream,your vision...:thumbsup:

coolwelder62

11-07-2010, 09:07 PM

No matter what the poll says, I am going w/3pc. Everybody needs to do what they enjoy seeing on their car. The good thing is nobody is going to give you a hard time for your choice.We all seem to like both.IT'S your car,don't let us make your choice for you.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

tones2SS

11-08-2010, 09:01 AM

dropit69

11-08-2010, 03:26 PM

i was always a fan of the tall ones..i have a 71 and 73 with them but will be getting a 71 RS in a few weeks that has a short one and i like it too..so its a wash for me..

Orange71

11-11-2010, 06:30 PM

My choice:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b290/Orange71/Car%20pics/DSC02537.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b290/Orange71/Car%20pics/DSC02531.jpg

Jano4

11-11-2010, 09:45 PM

Tough call since I like the sleekness of the small spoiler... but love the race look of the tall spoiler... Tall gets my vote.

deuce_454

11-12-2010, 12:54 PM

to me Pro Touring is all about quality and slight understatement... nice details and stance over spoilers... i vote small one piece

BigEddie

11-12-2010, 01:38 PM

What about neither...:D

skatinjay27

11-12-2010, 02:52 PM

What about neither...:D

yeah then all you need is an inline 6 and 14" wheels with hub caps ... totally bitchen!:P

buickfunnycar.com

11-12-2010, 05:40 PM

What about neither...:D

They look terrible IMHO without a spoiler...same with no stripes on that wide-azz hood.

BigEddie

11-12-2010, 07:23 PM

^^^^I was just playing guys....I like the 3 piece myself. :thumbsup:

Orange71

11-12-2010, 08:54 PM

They look terrible IMHO without a spoiler...same with no stripes on that wide-azz hood.

Have to agree with you on both counts John!:yes:

Derek69SS

11-14-2010, 05:50 PM

I like the tall one on cars that actually look like real race cars... for street cars, like the ones in the renderings Jody posted, then I like the short one.

deuce_454

11-18-2010, 01:28 AM

i spent a little time browsing photos fo second gens.. and on a white car my vote is the tall one... on a metallic silver or other color that pops more (hugger orange) the shorter one gets my vote..

sevillaz28

11-19-2010, 04:02 PM

I think the shorties are a cleaner look. I have had a bunch of 2nd gens and like them both but prefer the short.

Northeast Rod Run

11-19-2010, 05:14 PM

I think the one piece looks smoother and the 3 piece looks bolder

How about this? Take the 3 piece and modify it to a shorty:unibrow:

I'm still trying to find a small spoiler for the back of my GTO. I'm thinking something off a BMW might work for me

Ralphlovs72chev

11-19-2010, 08:38 PM

I put a short spoiler on mines. The reason i did was because the full spoiler covers the quarter and is too tall. Besides having new quarters and drilling them does not sound good to me.:( I also like no spoiler. I was thinking of having 2 deck lids. One with holes for the spoiler and 1 without.

sevillaz28

11-20-2010, 11:16 AM

The shorties look better from the back.

SPEEDSTREAM69

11-22-2010, 08:44 PM

Hello,

Thanks to all for the replies but I think the tall spoiler is going to be a better choice for a pro touring Car.

This car helped in the decision

http://www.detroitspeed.com/projects/alderman-70/alderman-70-pg1.html

will be posting latest pictues of build titled "PROSTORAGE"

Thanks
again

buickfunnycar.com

11-23-2010, 11:38 AM

An excellent choice you will not regret...

dhondagod

11-25-2010, 06:15 PM

Little late to the party but here is a side by side. I prefer the tall spoiler but the short has its place as well I think.

Chris:cool:

Stielow

11-26-2010, 08:16 AM

I've always preferred the short one-piece spoilers on the early second gens, purely from a looks standpoint. The taller 3 piece spoilers probably add more downforce for racing, but I still was going to run the shorter one, with carbon fiber stripes........... :)

Jody

That car looks great! When you get it done can I drive it. :_paranoid

I like the short spoilers.

Stielow

tgvettes

11-26-2010, 08:44 AM

I voted for the tall spoiler, now I have to say that my first 2nd gen Camaro that was actually my first car back in the 80's I was running without a spoiler completely. I have always liked the really clean look of a 71-73 RS without spoilers.

Another part of this subject. Has anyone done any wind tunnel testing on the 2nd gens to see what effect these spoilers have. Now I know that is a very expensive thing to do. I kind of think that back in the late 60 early 70 these where more designed for looks then function.

Tonny

buickfunnycar.com

11-26-2010, 09:55 AM

The 3-piece D80 spoiler was homologated for SCCA Trans-Am racing,Chevrolet acually stole Pontiac's center section and designed their own end caps.

You can bet the taller spoiler creates a ton more downforce than the 1-piece.

camcojb

11-26-2010, 10:35 AM

Jody

That car looks great! When you get it done can I drive it. :_paranoid

I like the short spoilers.

StielowI was planning on flying you out to help me get the suspension sorted out.......... :unibrow: :D Plus I figure if you don't break it I'll be good to go................. :lol:

Jody

jr2226

12-05-2010, 10:05 AM

i was having trouble with witch spoiler to use short or tall. but when i studied the back of the car lowered the short spoiler got lost and the tall one looked at home. i do love the short spoiler on stock build cars but i think on a pro tour car tall spoilers fit the car