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1974 Z28 Front Spoiler Braces

Discussion in '1974 Specific' started by 74_Camaro, Nov 11, 2019.

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  1. Nov 11, 2019 #1
    74_Camaro

    74_Camaro Veteran Member

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    Hello! I've been investigating putting on a Z28 front spoiler on my car and came across a curious question- Did 74's have front braces installed for the spoiler?

    You can see what I'm talking about below -
    Here is what I believe to be a survivor 1974 Z28 front valance and spoiler.
    1974 Z28 Front Spoiler Braces.jpg

    Now here is a pair of NOS braces which the seller states go to a 74-77 car with the front spoiler.

    1974 Z28 Front Spoiler Braces NOS.jpg

    I've searched my pictures of survivor 1974 Z's and can't seem to find a single car that has these braces in place. Granted I know this is a very common part to hit curbs and be replaced, so maybe they were forgotten when the spoiler was replaced?

    Or, maybe they were only used for a short amount of time. Maybe early 74's only? Only used on 77's?

    Any input would be greatly appreciated! Pictures of survivor cars would be ideal. Thanks!
     
  2. Nov 12, 2019 #2
    74Z28GC3

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    The brace photo in your post is from a 74 Z28. Below in the link is a post about it. Board member Jonesy sent me a reply about the braces on his low mile 74 Z28 and it is in the link below. You may want to send him a private message to inquire about the braces on his 74 Z28. The braces were used on 74 Z28’s, but I am not sure of when they were available for them when production was started in August or September 1973.

    http://nastyz28.com/threads/74-front-spoiler-braces-information.306533/#post-3507027

    http://nastyz28.com/conversations/74-z28-front-spoiler-ends-installation-bolts-nuts.177206/
     
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    mallard

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    One more thing I have to check for in my bins of oddball spare parts. :bowtie:
     
  4. Nov 12, 2019 #4
    Jonesy

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    Yes they did indeed come with braces. The picture of the NOS ones above is exactly how mine look. I would be surprised if all werent like that.
    Most got taken off as the front lower valance was probably an easy target for getting crunched when you pull up to a curb to park.
    There is an NOS pair of braces on ebay now. I have never seen a set for sale before.
     
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    74Z28GC3

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    I purchased a pair of the braces from a guy named James (Moementum) who used to be on this board a long time ago for about $15.00. He was selling second gen Camaro parts down in Houston, TX, but he went out of business. Over the years, I have never seen any of the braces on Ebay until this year.
     
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    74_Camaro

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    Thank you all for the information! Yes, the picture of the NOS brackets is from the eBay ad. They're cool but not $130 cool. Maybe if someone has a survivor '74 Z/28 and they need the brackets it's worth the price, but not for my car.

    I received additional information in a private message confirming that in various GM Parts Manuals these brackets are listed for all big bumper cars with the front spoiler (74-77).

    Thank you for the links! I had saved the picture from that post a long time ago for reference about the bolts, I didn't even notice the bracket until later.
     
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    zfool

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    Those are it. I picked up some nos about 3-4 years ago with used bolts from a guy. I’ll try to find the bolts and screws to get you a picture. After I moved $#!+’s everywhere but where I would expect to find it.
     
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    Learned something new. Looks like they can be easily made from flat stock from a hardware store. Question... Is there such a thing as a center bumper filler for these cars. A judge at a car show brought it up to his partner some time back.
     
  9. Nov 19, 2019 #9
    Jonesy

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    As far as center bumper filler, do you mean the lower center spoiler that goes in between the two outside spoiler sections? If so, I think there is a plastic bolt on piece from GM that was made to put on non original spoiler cars to complete the spoiler. On the z/28 with spoilers it was molded into the fiberglass?? front lower valance.

    IMG_7660.jpg IMG_1628.jpg IMG_1830.jpg IMG_3615.jpg IMG_7660.jpg IMG_1628.jpg IMG_1830.jpg
     
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    Jonesy

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    Heres a pic of my original spoiler end braces with original hardware. The bolts have the anchor emblem on them with a captured washer.

    IMG_7663.jpg IMG_7669.jpg IMG_7672.jpg
     
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