Mounting a rear spoiler ???

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  1. rickm

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    I have a spoiler now but I wonder about the holes in the trunk ? Is there any info about where to locate and sizes to drill these holes ? I want to install this but need some HELP. Rick
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    I have a template I could bring with me to the MCCI Roundup Nationals in Dearborn, Michigan and we could use it to mark EXACTLY where the holes go and how big to make them.
     
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    RMiller My name is Rick

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    Here you are, I went from left to right. Hope it helps. Rick
    Hole1.JPG Hole2.JPG Hole3.JPG Hole4.JPG
     
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    I wonder about the size of the hole , does the stub on the inside of the spoiler go though it ?
     
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    I went and measured a Grabber lid. Some holes are 1" and some are 1-1/8". Neither hole is round, looks to been done free handed. Yes the stub goes through the lid. I had to file the holes to tweak the spoiler to fit flat when I put a spoiler on my non-spoiler lid.
     
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    i just scored a spoiler from a good friend today so i am going to mount it ASAP! pics to follow
     
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    I just used a 1" hole saw on mine. Still have it in my tool box and dont think ive ever used it for anything else. I just held the spoiler against the trunk and scratched the primer/paint with the studs. Then drilled the hole on the curve of the trunk.
     
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