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1968 Charger front air dam / spoiler

Started by familymopar, August 25, 2014, 08:32:32 PM

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C500

#25
August 26, 2014, 03:10:42 PM
Quote from: familymopar on August 26, 2014, 03:01:13 PM
I don't know what they are worth.  If you have one like the one in the ad, it is the only one I know of.  My limit would probably be around what it would cost me to have one fabbed I suppose, or a little more as I think having a direct connection one would be cool.  I am in USA and had not noticed you were in NZ, shipping would be beast.  In any event, if you ever decide to sell it let me know, I'd find a way to do it.  Otherwise, can't wait to see photos of the car with the spoiler on it!

I'll take a couple of photos of it. If you need dimensions to get one made up same size, happy to do that for you. Haven't seen it in a while its wrapped up from our last move, but I do remember the direct connection sticker on it. The thing is very light. If I do decide to sell it, you have first dibs.
"An aggressive exterior with power to match was enough to pull in the performance boys-especially when abetted by a pair of pipes blaring out the back, and brawny red-sidewall rubber hitting the pavement."  

"........the four speed box changes cogs with the precision of a sharp axe striking soft pine."

familymopar

#26
August 26, 2014, 03:14:22 PM
Man I appreciate that.  Photos and dimensions would be great!  A photo of it mocked up against the front of the car would be excellent, but I understand that is likely a pain and may be undoable, no big deal.  And again, if you decide to sell it let me know!


1968 Charger R/T 440 727
1971 Duster Pro-Street
2009 Challenger SRT8 6 Speed
2009 Jeep Cherokee SRT8

tan top

#27
August 26, 2014, 04:26:28 PM
 have one on mine !!   second owner  put  it  on in 85  , so I put it back after the resto  :shruggy:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

familymopar

#28
August 26, 2014, 04:54:32 PM
Quote from: tan top on August 26, 2014, 04:26:28 PM
have one on mine !!   second owner  put  it  on in 85  , so I put it back after the resto  :shruggy:

Looks good tan top!  I am really looking for that full length d.c. job. though...


1968 Charger R/T 440 727
1971 Duster Pro-Street
2009 Challenger SRT8 6 Speed
2009 Jeep Cherokee SRT8

tan top

#29
August 26, 2014, 05:13:52 PM
Quote from: familymopar on August 26, 2014, 04:54:32 PM
Quote from: tan top on August 26, 2014, 04:26:28 PM
have one on mine !!   second owner  put  it  on in 85  , so I put it back after the resto  :shruggy:

Looks good tan top!  I am really looking for that full length d.c. job. though...
:2thumbs:

would not mind seeing the Direct connection spoiler in real life ! or good pictures of one ,  would be good if we could get the dimensions off one ,

I put mine back ,  because it reminded me of the small front spoilers the second generation grand national chargers , were running back in the day !!

 
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

familymopar

#30
August 26, 2014, 06:21:42 PM
Quote from: tan top on August 26, 2014, 05:13:52 PM
Quote from: familymopar on August 26, 2014, 04:54:32 PM
Quote from: tan top on August 26, 2014, 04:26:28 PM
have one on mine !!   second owner  put  it  on in 85  , so I put it back after the resto  :shruggy:

Looks good tan top!  I am really looking for that full length d.c. job. though...
:2thumbs:

would not mind seeing the Direct connection spoiler in real life ! or good pictures of one ,  would be good if we could get the dimensions off one ,

I put mine back ,  because it reminded me of the small front spoilers the second generation grand national chargers , were running back in the day !!

 

I admit that I downplayed my excitement C500 said he had one.  I am actually chomping at the bit to see photos and get dimensions. 

I know most the guys around here that like the spoilers like the camaro style that match up with the signal lights and don't block the wheels.  I may be in the minority, but I love the way the full length d.c. looks in the ad picture and would want to replicate it as closely as possible.  I honestly thought maybe it could be an artist rendering or something because I have not been able to find one.  Now that C500 has one, we can at least get the specs and photos to make one like it.  I am really looking forward to seeing it.  I am also curious as to whether it uses existing valence holes.


1968 Charger R/T 440 727
1971 Duster Pro-Street
2009 Challenger SRT8 6 Speed
2009 Jeep Cherokee SRT8

fy469rtse

#31
August 26, 2014, 07:17:29 PM
C500 , photo's please , yes rare,
:popcrn: :popcrn:

C500

#32
August 26, 2014, 07:30:57 PM
ok gents, took a couple of quick shots. Overall length is 1570 mm. Can take some more detailed measurements if someone wants to have one made.
"An aggressive exterior with power to match was enough to pull in the performance boys-especially when abetted by a pair of pipes blaring out the back, and brawny red-sidewall rubber hitting the pavement."  

"........the four speed box changes cogs with the precision of a sharp axe striking soft pine."

C500

#33
August 26, 2014, 07:31:24 PM
and a couple more........
"An aggressive exterior with power to match was enough to pull in the performance boys-especially when abetted by a pair of pipes blaring out the back, and brawny red-sidewall rubber hitting the pavement."  

"........the four speed box changes cogs with the precision of a sharp axe striking soft pine."

C500

#34
August 26, 2014, 07:35:05 PM
can't sit it on to show you sorry, nothing to hang it off right now  :icon_smile_big:  and yes, it did fit on existing holes
"An aggressive exterior with power to match was enough to pull in the performance boys-especially when abetted by a pair of pipes blaring out the back, and brawny red-sidewall rubber hitting the pavement."  

"........the four speed box changes cogs with the precision of a sharp axe striking soft pine."

familymopar

#35
August 26, 2014, 07:38:31 PM
Quote from: C500 on August 26, 2014, 07:35:05 PM
can't sit it on to show you sorry, nothing to hang it off right now  :icon_smile_big:  and yes, it did fit on existing holes

No problem man I really appreciate the photos, I can tell the length where it is sitting on your trunk.  I looked up the part number and got nothing.

I have to have one.  Simple as that.


1968 Charger R/T 440 727
1971 Duster Pro-Street
2009 Challenger SRT8 6 Speed
2009 Jeep Cherokee SRT8

familymopar

#36
August 26, 2014, 07:42:46 PM
C500, what I meant to say was man that thing looks terrible! 


1968 Charger R/T 440 727
1971 Duster Pro-Street
2009 Challenger SRT8 6 Speed
2009 Jeep Cherokee SRT8

C500

#37
August 26, 2014, 07:44:42 PM
Quote from: familymopar on August 26, 2014, 07:42:46 PM
C500, what I meant to say was man that thing looks terrible! 

heh heh...  :cheers:
"An aggressive exterior with power to match was enough to pull in the performance boys-especially when abetted by a pair of pipes blaring out the back, and brawny red-sidewall rubber hitting the pavement."  

"........the four speed box changes cogs with the precision of a sharp axe striking soft pine."

familymopar

#38
August 26, 2014, 07:48:15 PM
Am I reading the part number right?  P4130359 ?


1968 Charger R/T 440 727
1971 Duster Pro-Street
2009 Challenger SRT8 6 Speed
2009 Jeep Cherokee SRT8

C500

#39
August 26, 2014, 07:49:12 PM
As you can see, it's quite a complex shape with the convex recess running along it. The width of the dc one looks better than the shorter spoilers IMO. never seen another either, but they're bound to be out there somewhere.
"An aggressive exterior with power to match was enough to pull in the performance boys-especially when abetted by a pair of pipes blaring out the back, and brawny red-sidewall rubber hitting the pavement."  

"........the four speed box changes cogs with the precision of a sharp axe striking soft pine."

familymopar

#40
August 26, 2014, 07:50:53 PM
It is a complex shape.  I am a little discouraged as far as making one.


1968 Charger R/T 440 727
1971 Duster Pro-Street
2009 Challenger SRT8 6 Speed
2009 Jeep Cherokee SRT8

C500

#41
August 26, 2014, 07:52:54 PM
P4120359
"An aggressive exterior with power to match was enough to pull in the performance boys-especially when abetted by a pair of pipes blaring out the back, and brawny red-sidewall rubber hitting the pavement."  

"........the four speed box changes cogs with the precision of a sharp axe striking soft pine."

Dino

#42
August 26, 2014, 07:56:13 PM
Quote from: familymopar on August 26, 2014, 07:50:53 PM
It is a complex shape.  I am a little discouraged as far as making one.

C500 takes a fiberglass mold of the spoiler, cuts it in half and ships it to the US.  It'll be cheap and light.  Once here reattach and make a new mold.  Rinse and repeat.
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.

familymopar

#43
August 26, 2014, 08:00:55 PM
Quote from: Dino on August 26, 2014, 07:56:13 PM
Quote from: familymopar on August 26, 2014, 07:50:53 PM
It is a complex shape.  I am a little discouraged as far as making one.

C500 takes a fiberglass mold of the spoiler, cuts it in half and ships it to the US.  It'll be cheap and light.  Once here reattach and make a new mold.  Rinse and repeat.

That is an excellent idea.  I am happy to kick in on costs!


1968 Charger R/T 440 727
1971 Duster Pro-Street
2009 Challenger SRT8 6 Speed
2009 Jeep Cherokee SRT8

JB400

#44
August 26, 2014, 08:02:02 PM
What's the height of the spoiler? :popcrn:

familymopar

#45
August 26, 2014, 08:07:13 PM
Ok, I am finding some info now.  That was actually the part number associated with Direct Connection's A body front spoiler.  Found it on For A bodies Only, a pair of front and rears recently sold on ebay, etc.

So, we are gonna have to see it mocked up (an old photo maybe C500?) to see if it looks like the one in the ad... (maybe there wasn't a B body spoiler?)


1968 Charger R/T 440 727
1971 Duster Pro-Street
2009 Challenger SRT8 6 Speed
2009 Jeep Cherokee SRT8

C500

#46
August 26, 2014, 08:10:04 PM
Quote from: JB400 on August 26, 2014, 08:02:02 PM
What's the height of the spoiler? :popcrn:

will check when I'm back at home
"An aggressive exterior with power to match was enough to pull in the performance boys-especially when abetted by a pair of pipes blaring out the back, and brawny red-sidewall rubber hitting the pavement."  

"........the four speed box changes cogs with the precision of a sharp axe striking soft pine."

C500

#47
August 26, 2014, 08:17:12 PM
Quote from: familymopar on August 26, 2014, 08:07:13 PM
Ok, I am finding some info now.  That was actually the part number associated with Direct Connection's A body front spoiler.  Found it on For A bodies Only, a pair of front and rears recently sold on ebay, etc.

So, we are gonna have to see it mocked up (an old photo maybe C500?) to see if it looks like the one in the ad... (maybe there wasn't a B body spoiler?)

Just found a couple too of those ads too. Will see if I can get it onto a buddys 68 for a photoshoot in the next day or 2. Will check if I have any photos of it fitted to mine, but don't think I do.
"An aggressive exterior with power to match was enough to pull in the performance boys-especially when abetted by a pair of pipes blaring out the back, and brawny red-sidewall rubber hitting the pavement."  

"........the four speed box changes cogs with the precision of a sharp axe striking soft pine."

dfcharger

#48
August 26, 2014, 08:20:34 PM
if anyone does decide to make them in fiberglass I will buy one, I am in Australia though, Damien.

C500

#49
August 26, 2014, 08:26:02 PM
Quote from: dfcharger on August 26, 2014, 08:20:34 PM
if anyone does decide to make them in fiberglass I will buy one, I am in Australia though, Damien.

:2thumbs:
"An aggressive exterior with power to match was enough to pull in the performance boys-especially when abetted by a pair of pipes blaring out the back, and brawny red-sidewall rubber hitting the pavement."  

"........the four speed box changes cogs with the precision of a sharp axe striking soft pine."
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