Who make under front bumper air dams? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bagged72blaz · 03-17-2005, 01:15 PM

Is there a place to get air dams made for our trucks?

Brewski* · 03-17-2005, 01:52 PM

I am not sure but you could call them:

Air Deflector http://www.replacementgeneralparts.c...0SIZE%20PICKUP

Brewski* · 03-17-2005, 01:53 PM

I think there is a guy that sell the under the bumper rake on e-bay to fit our trucks. I saw one once but was not impressed.

Brewski* · 03-17-2005, 04:23 PM

Did not see them on E-bay anymore you might try GMC Paul or other vendors to see what they know.

neonlarry · 03-17-2005, 04:54 PM

Look here,about 2/3 way down the page:
http://www.eastcoastcustoms.com/cat/Spoilers.htm

4x4Poet · 03-18-2005, 04:46 AM

neonlarry, do those spoilers replace the front bumper, hence the light holes for the GMC version? IOW, not an air dam that hangs down from the bumper?

Brewski* · 03-18-2005, 09:41 AM

Those go under the bumper and wrap around to the front fenders.

see ten · 03-18-2005, 11:58 PM

My neighbor had a 69 a couple years ago with an air dam. He said it was from a mid 80s truck. I have no idea how it was attached but I thought it looked pretty good.

**fine69** · 03-19-2005, 02:29 AM

A place called Wentz motors? From NC or VA. The sell on Ebay. I will try to find it.

mr402 · 03-19-2005, 10:49 PM

Anyone think an airdam like the East Coast Custom ones will help the aerodynamics of our trucks? I would really like to see how one looks on them.

neonlarry · 03-19-2005, 11:16 PM

The main purpose of an air dam is to keep air from getting underneath the truck and causing the front end to get "light" at higher speeds. It also smooths the airflow around the bottom of the truck probably giving a little better mileage and top speed.

Bob Moore · 03-20-2005, 12:26 AM

I used a GM air dam from a late 70/early 80 PU. The 1/2T has a very shallow dam but the 3/4 dam measures 5 1/4 tall. The width is very compatible with the 67/72 front bumper. I had to grind 2 areas of the dam to make it fit the bumper. The areas are on either side of the license plate area. It is fastened to the bumper with 8 bolts. The end brakets are part of the dam and provide quite a bit of support. I used the molded in mounting holes for the remaining spots.

An added benefit of the air dam is that it hides the lower control arm mount and bushing when viewed from the front. Makes the truck look lower and cleaner.

I bought this 6 or 7 years ago for under $30.00 at the dealer.
Pics 1/2 show ends and brackets

Pics 3/4/5/6 show license plate area

Do not grind through the lip on the top/back side as this lends support to the center area below the license plate.

4x4Poet · 03-20-2005, 04:23 AM

Bob, what material is that airdam made of? How flexible? Yours looks great for a 2wd, but I'd like an airdam on my K20, so it must bend with the rocks, not crack. I probably need one made of thick, formed rubber. Hope I haven't hijacked a 2wd thread.

Bob Moore · 03-20-2005, 02:33 PM

I don't know what GM used but it is fairly flexible. They may have a different one for 4X4. Try the dealer for a look see and maybe a different part.

mr402 · 03-20-2005, 02:45 PM

Bob,

Do you have any pics with the dam installed on the truck?

Thanks

Bob Moore · 03-21-2005, 07:26 PM

mr402 - Here are some photos. Not the best but you can get the idea of how this hides the lower suspension.

A closer view.

These are all I have installed(just mocked up).

DR67 · 03-21-2005, 08:58 PM

I have a fiberglass one that I took off my truck. Free except for the ride.

DR67

useRc10 · 03-21-2005, 09:11 PM

i saw one at a show that the guy said came off of a dodge minivan...i dont know what year but i'm guessing the 91-95 or whatever range it was...fit pretty well

mr402 · 03-21-2005, 11:19 PM

Bob,

Thanks for the photos. That gives me some great ideas. I do like the way that will hide the front suspension and clean things up.

Guy

03-17-2005, 01:15 PM	#1
bagged72blaz Got L.E.D.s Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Craig Co. Posts: 195	Who make under front bumper air dams? Is there a place to get air dams made for our trucks? __________________ Bagged 1972 2wd Blazer http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

03-17-2005, 01:52 PM	#2
Brewski* Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, MO Posts: 1,293	Maybe this one? This is a stock GM product. I I am not sure but you could call them: Air Deflector http://www.replacementgeneralparts.c...0SIZE%20PICKUP

03-17-2005, 04:54 PM	#5
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	Look here,about 2/3 way down the page: http://www.eastcoastcustoms.com/cat/Spoilers.htm __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

03-18-2005, 04:46 AM	#6
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	neonlarry, do those spoilers replace the front bumper, hence the light holes for the GMC version? IOW, not an air dam that hangs down from the bumper? __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

03-19-2005, 02:29 AM	#9
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	A place called Wentz motors? From NC or VA. The sell on Ebay. I will try to find it. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6 Last edited by fine69; 03-19-2005 at 02:35 AM. Reason: not sure

03-17-2005, 01:53 PM	#3
Brewski* Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, MO Posts: 1,293	I think there is a guy that sell the under the bumper rake on e-bay to fit our trucks. I saw one once but was not impressed.

03-17-2005, 04:23 PM	#4
Brewski* Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, MO Posts: 1,293	Did not see them on E-bay anymore you might try GMC Paul or other vendors to see what they know.

03-18-2005, 09:41 AM	#7
Brewski* Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, MO Posts: 1,293	Those go under the bumper and wrap around to the front fenders.

03-18-2005, 11:58 PM	#8
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	My neighbor had a 69 a couple years ago with an air dam. He said it was from a mid 80s truck. I have no idea how it was attached but I thought it looked pretty good.

03-19-2005, 10:49 PM	#10
mr402 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Elmira, Oregon Posts: 449	Anyone think an airdam like the East Coast Custom ones will help the aerodynamics of our trucks? I would really like to see how one looks on them. Last edited by mr402; 03-19-2005 at 11:44 PM.

03-19-2005, 11:16 PM	#11
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	The main purpose of an air dam is to keep air from getting underneath the truck and causing the front end to get "light" at higher speeds. It also smooths the airflow around the bottom of the truck probably giving a little better mileage and top speed. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

03-20-2005, 12:26 AM	#12
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	GM Air Dams I used a GM air dam from a late 70/early 80 PU. The 1/2T has a very shallow dam but the 3/4 dam measures 5 1/4 tall. The width is very compatible with the 67/72 front bumper. I had to grind 2 areas of the dam to make it fit the bumper. The areas are on either side of the license plate area. It is fastened to the bumper with 8 bolts. The end brakets are part of the dam and provide quite a bit of support. I used the molded in mounting holes for the remaining spots. An added benefit of the air dam is that it hides the lower control arm mount and bushing when viewed from the front. Makes the truck look lower and cleaner. I bought this 6 or 7 years ago for under $30.00 at the dealer. Pics 1/2 show ends and brackets Pics 3/4/5/6 show license plate area Do not grind through the lip on the top/back side as this lends support to the center area below the license plate. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow Last edited by Bob Moore; 03-20-2005 at 12:32 AM. Reason: Picture captions

03-20-2005, 04:23 AM	#13
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Bob, what material is that airdam made of? How flexible? Yours looks great for a 2wd, but I'd like an airdam on my K20, so it must bend with the rocks, not crack. I probably need one made of thick, formed rubber. Hope I haven't hijacked a 2wd thread. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

03-20-2005, 02:33 PM	#14
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Air dam material I don't know what GM used but it is fairly flexible. They may have a different one for 4X4. Try the dealer for a look see and maybe a different part. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

03-20-2005, 02:45 PM	#15
mr402 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Elmira, Oregon Posts: 449	Bob, Do you have any pics with the dam installed on the truck? Thanks



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03-21-2005, 07:26 PM	#16
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	More photos mr402 - Here are some photos. Not the best but you can get the idea of how this hides the lower suspension. A closer view. These are all I have installed(just mocked up). __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

03-21-2005, 08:58 PM	#17
DR67 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Knoxville, Tn. USA Posts: 205	I have a fiberglass one that I took off my truck. Free except for the ride. DR67 __________________ Dave Knoxville,Tn.

03-21-2005, 09:11 PM	#18
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	i saw one at a show that the guy said came off of a dodge minivan...i dont know what year but i'm guessing the 91-95 or whatever range it was...fit pretty well __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

03-21-2005, 11:19 PM	#19
mr402 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Elmira, Oregon Posts: 449	Bob, Thanks for the photos. That gives me some great ideas. I do like the way that will hide the front suspension and clean things up. Guy

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