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> Sail panels, Can they be removed?
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post Jan 13 2013, 10:16 PM
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Does anyone know if the sail panels are fiberglass or steel? Has anyone ever tried to remove them? If so, how did it look afterwards?
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post Jan 13 2013, 10:30 PM
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My guess is fiberglass. Try a magnet. Looks like a lot of body work to make it right again. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Jan 13 2013, 10:32 PM
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QUOTE(dpires914 @ Jan 13 2013, 08:16 PM) *

Does anyone know if the sail panels are fiberglass or steel? Has anyone ever tried to remove them? If so, how did it look afterwards?
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Depends on who did them and with what material. Those might be steel but probably glass. They actually look very fluid how they flow into the quarter.
They don't look bad in my opinion and kind of grow on the car, a little Del Sol ish. It's a toss up. All depends on what you want.
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post Jan 13 2013, 10:51 PM
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QUOTE(dpires914 @ Jan 13 2013, 08:16 PM) *
Does anyone know if the sail panels are fiberglass or steel?

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I've seen this kit before, i'm pretty sure it's fiberglass.

Good lord this is ugly!
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post Jan 13 2013, 11:13 PM
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Like False finger nails they can be removed, unfortunately who knows what was done to the OG ones, Good news they are visible in the picture.....good luck
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post Jan 14 2013, 04:22 AM
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They are Glass and came as part of a kit. The rear spoiler came with the kit also. These can be removed but it is a lot of work. I purchased a parts car that had these same parts installed over rust repairs and bad bodywork. There was also a 944 looking front end on the car and a glass bumper in rear 916 style. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)
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post Jan 14 2013, 06:37 AM
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A new trunk lid without that bondoed spoiler would make the car look much better. Start with that.

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post Jan 14 2013, 08:30 AM
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I agree as I would replace the rear trunk and not touch the sail panels. I will give away a spoiler like this to anyone who will pick it up.
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post Jan 14 2013, 08:36 AM
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That would be a nice car without the sail panels and trunk spoiler modifications.
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post Jan 14 2013, 09:04 AM
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not to mention the bumper . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)
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post Jan 14 2013, 09:52 AM
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That is a rayco kit
the spoiler is too

looks like your previous owner didn't install the front fenders that went with the kit
there were 3 different front bumper treatment options. (oh your rear kit bumper isn't on there also)

I used to want one so badly when I was a teenager
I spoke with the company a few times but never had the money
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post Jan 14 2013, 09:55 AM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 14 2013, 05:51 AM) *

QUOTE(dpires914 @ Jan 13 2013, 08:16 PM) *
Does anyone know if the sail panels are fiberglass or steel?

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I've seen this kit before, i'm pretty sure it's fiberglass.

Good lord this is ugly!
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post Jan 14 2013, 10:17 AM
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QUOTE(Griffinroydonald @ Jan 14 2013, 09:30 AM) *

I agree as I would replace the rear trunk and not touch the sail panels. I will give away a spoiler like this to anyone who will pick it up.

I have looked everywhere for a rear spoiler just like that --- If you have one we need to talk !
And yes -- I know what everyone thinks but my car is different -- and I like it.
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post Jan 14 2013, 10:41 AM
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Dr Dave,

That's a great color for a Chalon. If done right many of the kits look good. I remember seeing one in VW & Porsche magazine back in the day. Looked awesome.

One the black car just remember those sail panels are attached somehow, probably with screws or fasteners. Could be messy to remove. The trunk you could just swap.

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post Jan 14 2013, 01:16 PM
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QUOTE(Chris H. @ Jan 14 2013, 11:41 AM) *

Dr Dave,

That's a great color for a Chalon. If done right many of the kits look good. I remember seeing one in VW & Porsche magazine back in the day. Looked awesome.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I like them when done right. I like the 2 tones as well.

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post Jan 14 2013, 01:24 PM
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That aint right.
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post Jan 14 2013, 01:27 PM
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That aint right.


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post Jan 14 2013, 02:35 PM
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PM sent about your new spoiler. I am glad to find someone who wants it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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post Jan 14 2013, 03:28 PM
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Is the lower side valance missing on that blue/silver one?
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post Jan 14 2013, 05:46 PM
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QUOTE(Chris H. @ Jan 14 2013, 04:28 PM) *

Is the lower side valance missing on that blue/silver one?

I think it is there -- just black.
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