Whale tale questions
07-13-2005, 07:14 PM
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Whale tale questions
I have an 84 911 Carrera, I bid last night on a whale tale from a 86 targa (did not win). Is there a certain year range/car style that I can use that will bolt right into place. Thanks for the help.
07-14-2005, 12:52 AM
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Tails from any year Carrera are the same. DO NOT just buy a tail and drill/bolt it on your un-molested deck lid. There are so many out there that already have the required holes drilled in them that it seems crazy to tamper with an original 'no-tail' decklid.
You'll end up likely having to repaint the tail anyway, so doing both the tail and the decklid shouldn't be much more $$.
You should either save your original decklid for future use, or sell it to offset some of the costs.
IIRC, any decklid (with a tail attached) from 74-89 will work, but the earlier models will have holes from the factory badges, etc. (Later script such as the Carrera on your existing lid, are attached with adhesive).
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You'll end up likely having to repaint the tail anyway, so doing both the tail and the decklid shouldn't be much more $$.
You should either save your original decklid for future use, or sell it to offset some of the costs.
IIRC, any decklid (with a tail attached) from 74-89 will work, but the earlier models will have holes from the factory badges, etc. (Later script such as the Carrera on your existing lid, are attached with adhesive).
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07-15-2005, 05:59 PM
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I have a Carrera whale tale in great shape that I just removed from my 1973 911. I am putting a ducktail lid back on it. The non rubber area is painted maroon and the rubber "wing" section is in perfect condition. I can e-mail you photos if anyone is interested. This is the complete deck lid with Carrera whale tail. whale tail to deck lid seal was replaced last year.
Any interest?
E-Mail: snakepitt1@aol.com
Any interest?
E-Mail: snakepitt1@aol.com
07-16-2005, 02:01 AM
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You can't just put a tail only on the car without upsetting the aerodynamics. You will also need the front air dam. There is a a bunch of info opn this in the archives.
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Steve
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Steve