Posted June 28, 200519 yr comment_128742 I purchased a front air dam for a 70-74 Z from Motorsport. I had it painted and I am now ready to install it. After drilling the holes for the T/S and widening the front between the headlight buckets, I have it clamped into place. Here is the problem: The indentation for the bumper is about an 1" too short. My '71 Z bumper indent is longer than the fiberglass spoiler indent. The turn signals do not fit either. Have I got a late 260 spoiler? What is it? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/16385-front-air-dam-does-not-fit-what-is-it/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 28, 200519 yr comment_128745 Which model number did you order from MSA? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/16385-front-air-dam-does-not-fit-what-is-it/#findComment-128745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 28, 200519 yr Author comment_128890 I ordered 50-1402 for the 70-74 240Z. It must be for the later 260Z. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/16385-front-air-dam-does-not-fit-what-is-it/#findComment-128890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 29, 200519 yr comment_128903 Yikes! when I ordered the full face dashcover for my '73, MSA sent a cover for a '72. it was cheeper to keep it and order another than it was to pay shipping back-so I have an extra-hope you aren't in the same boat. But Since you have painted it-you may be.Will Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/16385-front-air-dam-does-not-fit-what-is-it/#findComment-128903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 29, 200519 yr Author comment_128933 You're correct there. I am thinking I may put the car back together with the original metal and put an eyebrow front spoiler on the car. I kinda like the retro look anyway. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/16385-front-air-dam-does-not-fit-what-is-it/#findComment-128933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 29, 200519 yr comment_128947 50-1402 looks the same as my urethane 50-1411. That one comes with holes for the turn signals beneath the bumper. I had to drill holes to get things mounted but nothing as extreme as what you had to do. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/16385-front-air-dam-does-not-fit-what-is-it/#findComment-128947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 30, 200519 yr Author comment_129094 I am leaning toward going more retro in my restoration. I think I will put the stock metal pieces back onto the Z and use a BRE-style spook. I think it will look like most of the Z's back in the 70's. It is too bad this new spoiler did not fit. I have no idea what they sent me. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/16385-front-air-dam-does-not-fit-what-is-it/#findComment-129094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 30, 200519 yr comment_129096 I purchased a front air dam for a 70-74 Z from Motorsport. I had it painted and I am now ready to install it. After drilling the holes for the T/S and widening the front between the headlight buckets, I have it clamped into place. Here is the problem: The indentation for the bumper is about an 1" too short. My '71 Z bumper indent is longer than the fiberglass spoiler indent. The turn signals do not fit either. Have I got a late 260 spoiler? What is it?Did you call MSA and ask them about it? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/16385-front-air-dam-does-not-fit-what-is-it/#findComment-129096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 1, 200519 yr Author comment_129153 I guess this is the best fit they have. I am selling this spoiler and getting a BRE-like spook. I have a guy here that is wanting a spoiler. Good chance to sell it! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/16385-front-air-dam-does-not-fit-what-is-it/#findComment-129153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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