1968 Charger front air dam / spoiler

[familymopar]

I have searched and found a couple threads concerning front spoilers (I have always called these air dams and spoilers the wing on back, seems like preferred terminology these days is front spoiler).  The couple I found were very old and I figured there are a lot of new folks around here, and maybe some older members with new info so I figured I would start a new thread.

Basically, I would love a front spoiler on my car.  I believe they are mildly functional but I also love the look.  So it seems there are really 3 choices:

1) fab something yourself;

2) '68/'69 camaro front spoilers;

3) Randy's spoilers - https://randysspoilers.sharepoint.com/Pages/6869Chargerspoiler.aspx

They all have their ups and downs.  Fabbing something is probably best, but I do not really have the tools here to do it.  The camaro spoilers are plastic and durable, which I like, but they do not run the width of the car from what I can tell.  Randy's are 22 gauge steel, which sounds great and would look great.  But I would worry about damaging it and its pretty pricey.  Nor does it appear to run the width of the car. 

So, as people before me have asked, I am looking for one like in the ad below.  A few years ago when this was discussed no one knew where to get one like this one.  Is this still the case?  Anyone have any ideas?  I like that its full width and it doesn't appear to have the crease in the middle.

Any help appreciated.

[moparnation74]

The direct connection spoiler is the one to have.  Where these even available for purchase?  If they were I would love to have one.  The spoiler from Randy's just doest fit the looks of the front end to me, it just looks out of place.  Plastic/fiberglass would have to fit like the direct connection one did to look right.

[familymopar]

The direct connection spoiler is the one to have.  Where these even available for purchase?  If they were I would love to have one.  The spoiler from Randy's just doest fit the looks of the front end to me, it just looks out of place.  Plastic/fiberglass would have to fit like the direct connection one did to look right.

I don't think it was available for purchase, that I know of anyway.  You would think we would have seen/heard of more.

I did see on another site, now wishing I knew which one it was, an old thread where the guys called this a "front guard" or something like that and discussed it being an option in 69.  I do not believe that to be the case.

But I agree, it is the one with the look for sure.

[dfcharger]

I like the full width one as well, if you find out where to purchase them let me know as I will buy one, cheers, Damien.

[1974dodgecharger]

huh, didn't know they had it as a option on th is...wow.

[Patronus]

I believe the '67 'Maro is the wide one like on mr angrys car...

[Dans 68]

This was never an option on the Chargers (AFAIK). The wide look, as shown on the direct connection ad, seems to be a better look than the camaro fitted one. I would like to know also where to get one.

Dan

[JR]

I'm running a 69 Z28 spoiler made from frp held on with self tapping screws.

I like that if and when it gets busted up I can easily replace it with another one from any chevy parts dealer for 40 bucks. I don't see the point in a high dollar one on a street driven car.

Also, I think they look great and really finish the look of the front end. Especially since it hides the sway bar, which normally is exposed.

[fy469rtse]

Ive got now two made into one , from a 69 boss mustang , turn up fitted the shape of fenders,
was just not wide enough, but like has been said , plastic and cheap to replace, you will knock it into things.

[myk]

I bought a Camaro spoiler but I decided not to mount it because the spoiler would hide the Hotchkis sway bar that's so obviously hanging under the car.  I love that fat piece of steel and would rather see it than the spoiler...

[Dino]

I did install the 69 Camaro spoiler because I wanted to hide that ugly, fat sway bar.   

[myk]

I did install the 69 Camaro spoiler because I wanted to hide that ugly, fat sway bar.   

Lol.  BTW did I ever ask you how you mounted it?  Did you have to drill any other holes anywhere, or did you just use whatever was already there?  I still might mount it-I dunno...

[Mytur Binsdirti]

Any help appreciated.

Think Bubba

[TUFCAT]

Sorry to be the buzz-kill on this one fellas,  but I could go either way on the front spoiler.  It would depend on the car.  Not a "must have". 

[Ghoste]

Me either, I don't know, I've seen some that I didn't think looked too bad but not something I'd ever do.  To each his own and thats all good, for me personally it takes away the clean look at the front I guess.
And no, was never an option for them.

[Aero426]

I like a little spoiler in the front. 

[familymopar]

Yea, I am not sold on the available styles, i.e. not full width.  I would be pen to the Direct Connection style as I think it is just really sharp on the car. 

[Dino]

I did install the 69 Camaro spoiler because I wanted to hide that ugly, fat sway bar.   

Lol.  BTW did I ever ask you how you mounted it?  Did you have to drill any other holes anywhere, or did you just use whatever was already there?  I still might mount it-I dunno...

I used the original valance holes and drilled new ones in the spoiler.  I used a few strong bolts and the long rod that comes with the kit fits perfectly between spoiler and k member as long as you flatten one end.  Very easy to mount.

I didn't set out to install a spoiler but that ugly light colored sway bar was really an eye sore to me.  I do like the spoiler now, it suits the car.  Especially because I have the black and white thing going on.   

[Charger-Bodie]

I get where your coming from , but I think the Camaro one is just right. Dont want to block the view of the tires.

[Ghoste]

Yeah, they are small enough to be not as obtrusive as some of them.

[grdprx]

I get where your coming from , but I think the Camaro one is just right. Dont want to block the view of the tires.

And the way it lines up on the turn signal lights is perfect!
I gotta get one.

[C500]

I have a direct connection one sitting in my garage. Came with the car when I purchased it.

[familymopar]

I have a direct connection one sitting in my garage. Came with the car when I purchased it.

If you are serious, and you would like to consider unloading it, I will buy it!

[C500]

I have a direct connection one sitting in my garage. Came with the car when I purchased it.

If you are serious, and you would like to consider unloading it, I will buy it!

I'm going to throw it on the car when its back together. I'm in NZ too, shipping to you (USA?) would be a killer. Are these things worth much used? Have never seen one before.

[familymopar]

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!