I’m looking for a GM dove tail template

[Aqua Blue RS/SS]

Any one have one laying around? I know I can use double sided molding tape but I’d rather drill the holes if possible. I recently bought a used dove tail and am getting ready to paint and mount it.

[shibbs]

.....I'll have to look in my garage. I've moved since I installed mine, so I doubt it, but I'll definitely look!

[Aqua Blue RS/SS]

Originally Posted by shibbs

.....I'll have to look in my garage. I've moved since I installed mine, so I doubt it, but I'll definitely look!

Thanks, I definitely appreciate it!

[Aqua Blue RS/SS]

Bueller? Bueller?
Anybody?

[shibbs]

Looked up and down. Nothing showed up. Sorry.

[pyroguy]

Your local Chevy dealer or body shop might have a diagram they could print off for you if you haven't tried them already.

[Aqua Blue RS/SS]

Dealer was the first place I went, they said the template doesn’t appear to have a part number so they can’t get it. I didn’t really think about a body shop. I’ll look into it.
I wanted to drill the holes for peace of mind but if I don’t round up the template I may just tape the corners on.

[pyroguy]

You're braver than me. I liked the look of the blade/dovetail spoiler, but I just couldn't bring myself to drill holes into my fenders and like you I wanted it more secure than just taping it on. Good luck in the search. I hope you find the template soon.

[BluePhoenix]

Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

Dealer was the first place I went, they said the template doesn’t appear to have a part number so they can’t get it. I didn’t really think about a body shop. I’ll look into it.
I wanted to drill the holes for peace of mind but if I don’t round up the template I may just tape the corners on.

Hate to bring a thread back from the dead, but did you end up taping the ends on or drilling into the quarters? My last car I drilled into the quarters, not sure if I want to do it on this car but also concerned about longevity of how long they’ll hold if I just tape them on.

[Aqua Blue RS/SS]

I drilled mine. I was afraid with the hot summers’ here that the ends would eventually come off. It took balls of brass to get get the courage up to tackle that project with no template, but it came out good.

[BluePhoenix]

Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

I drilled mine. I was afraid with the hot summers’ here that the ends would eventually come off. It took balls of brass to get get the courage up to tackle that project with no template, but it came out good.

Yes it does take that to tackle the drilling. I have the template, but nervous as anything of the holes not being in the right place and keep the end pieces from sitting correctly. My right side piece on my last car was just very slightly off and I could do nothing to straighten it it seemed.

[Aqua Blue RS/SS]

Originally Posted by BluePhoenix

Yes it does take that to tackle the drilling. I have the template, but nervous as anything of the holes not being in the right place and keep the end pieces from sitting correctly. My right side piece on my last car was just very slightly off and I could do nothing to straighten it it seemed.

I had thought about cutting the studs off and using the 3M panel adhesive the automakers use glue new cars together, to attach them. the reason I didn’t is because I’d have had to rough the paint up so there panel bond would stick as well as if I ever had to take it back apart it may not have ended well. I really didn’t want to drill it but I did. I had to make my holes about 2 drill sizes bigger than the studs so I had some wiggle room to get the corners lined up decent. It’s gonna be almost impossible as you likely know to get it perfect. My gaps are a little off but otherwise it’s good.

You can see the alignment/gaps on the passenger side is a little off.

[1JEWLDSSRS]

Nice looking spoiler though, and you did a really neat job!!

[BluePhoenix]

Your’s looks very nice, appears to have turned out similar to what I had. Drove me nuts because the Drivers side was absolutely perfect and the passenger side I couldn’t do anything to get it positioned the same as the left side.

I did the pain in the rear job of running & securing the 4th brake light wiring harness that comes with the kit last night. Probably will be looking to install the spoiler this weekend.