Wacky spoiler

[datsunfreak]

Was thinking of building my own rear spoiler for my 210 coupe racecar...

 

Something like this...

 

 

 

Starting thinking about getting some sheet metal and cutting out the "flap" to build it and Tim says "hey we got that old crusty 620 tailgate taking up space, why not use it?"

 

So that's what we're doing. :thumbup:

 

Made a rough cut to start the process. Looks like ass in this pic, but I think the finished product will be bitchin'. B)

 

Needless to say the adjustable prop rods will be on the front side not the back side. :thumbup:

 

[Tristin]

Im basically in love with all of this. You shouldnt paint it either... leave it all crusty.

[datsunfreak]

You shouldnt paint it either... leave it all crusty.

 

That idea has been floated... We shall see... :rofl:

[Tristin]

Ive always been a fan of the touge trunk spoiler. This should be a cool project.

[metalmonkey47]

That's awesome! Go for it man :thumbup:

[sick620]

cool idea. hope that 210 has like 300 hp because otherwise i dont think the spoiler will really do much except affect gas mileage ;) ...

[IRISH DIME]

As long as it doesnt stand 3 feet off the rear should be sick

[B210GX]

is there a slight raduis in that deck lid like the B210? if not you could just brake that lower edge under. hell hit the hardware store for some piano hinge and wled to your panel. then add your turn buckels for adjustment.

 

I made my rear spoiler out of sign foam. then put a couple coats of fiberglass resin over it to seal it up.

[king bee66]

awesome :thumbup:

 

cool idea. hope that 210 has like 300 hp because otherwise i dont think the spoiler will really do much except affect gas mileage ;) ...

 

if it doesnt, you could always poke some speed holes the spoiler. thats usually good for at least 20 hp.

[datsunfreak]

is there a slight raduis in that deck lid like the B210? if not you could just brake that lower edge under.

 

Not as much a curve as the B210, but just enough that I can't really do that and make it look good. :mad:

 

hell hit the hardware store for some piano hinge and wled to your panel. then add your turn buckels for adjustment.

 

Current plan is to trace the curvature of the trunk onto this panel, cut it to match, install 3-5 stainless hinges across the width of it, and attach the prop rods to them. It was suggested making them really long so the spoiler can't "fold over", but I believe you'd need to hit 110-120+ to do that. :P

 

I made my rear spoiler out of sign foam. then put a couple coats of fiberglass resin over it to seal it up.

 

May actually line the back side with fiberglass to make it a little thicker, and so the reverse DATSUN isn't visible. :lol:

[datsunfreak]

As long as it doesnt stand 3 feet off the rear should be sick

 

Not even close. Won't even be half the height you see there. :P

 

Plan is about 6-7" tall max. I was originally going to use the MSA "Victory" spoiler.

 

 

 

I like the height of it, so planning to stick to around 6". :thumbup:

[datsunfreak]

i dont think the spoiler will really do much except affect gas mileage ;) ...

 

And look badass. You forgot that. B)

[sick620]

lets see some progress shots! :P

[datsunfreak]

lets see some progress shots! :P

 

Patience. B)

[sick620]

ive been losing sleep thinking about this! :)

[bananahamuck]

Today at the Seattle historics....Pacific raceway

The Rag-N-Bone special ,,,Chump car racer

 

 

 

 

truck tailgate whale tail FTW

 

 

 

 

Here`s one but it`s a little less refined ,,,but because racecar

[graveltrapp]

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

[bullitt210]

Did this ever get built? I like the concept!!

[Bentaxlebob]

You are forgetting the ski rack 

[hosestop@msn.com]

Hey John buy a Z one and narrow in middle and re-fibre glass ,make sure you use por 15 under it , they always rust on deck lid , I have a modified 610 deck lid with one molded on somewhere in my junk .

[datzenmike]

Was thinking of building my own rear spoiler for my 210 coupe racecar...

 

Needless to say the adjustable prop rods will be on the front side not the back side. :thumbup:

 

 

Hold it level and trace a curved line that matches the hatchback curve. Cut along this line and then bend with vice-grips in about 5 passes about 2" in. This will give you the contour you want and a ledge to screw or rivet in on.

 

Good thing this is for a 'race car' and has DATSUN on it or.....

[datsunfreak]

 Good thing this is for a 'race car' and has DATSUN on it or.....

 

Or what? You'd be screaming "RICER!"?   :rofl: