AarhusTr6 Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 Hi all Received a lovely spoiler from Racetorations but cannot see any bolts or mounts etc for fitting. Has anyone fitted one of these before and can give me some tips or guidance? Thanks Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 I fitted a spoiler to my '72 GT6 many years ago. Only 1973 cars had this as factory standard, not my earlier car. Guess fitting to a TR would be similar. There were four captive nuts in moulded bosses in the factory pattern spoiler (suspect it was an aftermarket copy rather than original but factory shape nonetheless). I cut 25mms lengths of stud and screwed them into each captive nut. With an assistant holding the spoiler to the front valence, I marked up where the 2 studs nearest the centre touched the valence and drilled holes, about 2mm larger than the studs to give room for adjustment. After checking position again, the 2 outer holes were drilled, then all bolted up using large washers behind and job done! Hope this helps, Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AdrianH Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 (edited) I didn't know any GT6s originally had chin spoilers – my '73 certainly didn't. I wonder if it was a dealer option or something. Edited September 16, 2019 by AdrianH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 My '72 GT6 didn't have a spoiler but I thought the very last 1973 cars had them fitted. Certainly late Spitfire MK4s from the same era had spoilers, it's shown in our Honorary President's collector's guide to the Spitfire and GT6. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuartG Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 I had a very late Spitfire back in the day and it definitely had a front chin spoiler Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colin3511 Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 Rich, There are some strange shaped fittings, as access is limited. I sold one of these spoilers a few months back but I am sure I still have the fittings. I can look them out and let you know if necessary. Colin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AarhusTr6 Posted September 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 1 hour ago, colin3511 said: Rich, There are some strange shaped fittings, as access is limited. I sold one of these spoilers a few months back but I am sure I still have the fittings. I can look them out and let you know if necessary. Colin That would be great Colin if you could! Thanks, Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 On 9/15/2019 at 1:43 PM, AarhusTr6 said: Hi all Received a lovely spoiler from Racetorations but cannot see any bolts or mounts etc for fitting. Has anyone fitted one of these before and can give me some tips or guidance? Thanks Rich There are 3 Holes in the Spoiler 1 at each Top Corner and 1 in the Middle,offer up the Spoiler and Mark the 3 Holes starting with the Middle one then do either side, Drill Holes out to 6.5mm and use some Short 6mm Bolts to Bolt the Spoiler to Front Valance I also used a couple of Small Self Tappers along the Top Edge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AarhusTr6 Posted September 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 Hi Nial The spoiler from Racetorations is 'hole free'!!! I think I will have to drill it which I must admit makes my stomach turn a bit... Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, AarhusTr6 said: Hi Nial The spoiler from Racetorations is 'hole free'!!! I think I will have to drill it which I must admit makes my stomach turn a bit... Rich The very outside top corners have a Strengthening Brace and the Centre is also Reinforced the Fiberglass is also stronger at those Points I’ve the Restorations one Fitted and that’s how I fitted mine about 8yr ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colin3511 Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 Hi Rich, I believe the factory spoiler has 5 fixing points. If you fit a new valance you have to drill these out. I just drilled the 3 required and used these strange fittings. It is very awkward in the 2 ends, hence the little spigot. Colin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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