HAB5000

Well, I attempted a trial fit of my newly acquired ducktail at the weekend, to check panel gaps etc , and to see if I actually like the look of it in the flesh, before I splash out on a new engine cover grillle.


Except it doesn't fit - the hinge spacing is different (so much for the vendor saying it was a straight swap!) I had a feeling this might be the case, so it wasn't too much of a surprise.

So, anyone have any sources for a fitting kit/mounting adaptor to enable the ducktail to be fitted to the later cars? I've done a search on Rennlist, but can't seem to find anything concrete.

I've seen a few 964/993's kicking about on here with ducktails, so there must be a way round this.

Cheers all!

demonfish

you need a pair of right angle bracket adaptors...

there is a picture floating around somewhere if you search the ducktail threads.

mpeters951

Talk to the lads @ Getty Design as I believe they can straighten things away for you via adapter plates that I believe that they stock. I'm to receive my Getty Ducktail back from paint this week for trial fit and install. Getty absolutely assured that their Ducktail for 964 had/has correct spacing; so I'll soon see.

What is the thinking about correct shocks for lifting the aftermarket Ducktail lid ? Some time ago I'd put on "heavy duty" pieces that literally fling the OE engine cover up - I'm a bit concerned over re-use of these with a lighter aftermarket lid. I would hope that the standard duty piece would be correct for my new application, no ?

Jonnygo1

Try this: https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...ferrerid=58012

HAB5000

Thanks for the responses - gotta love Rennlist!

Quick update - Had a reply from Neil at Getty re the mounting adapters - They don't make them any more.

But, what he did suggest is that using a set of 964 Turbo hinges would be the best solution, as they have the correct spacing for older lids such as the ducktail?

Now... I have a friend with a set of Carrera 3.2 hinges from a whaletail car, am I right in assuming they might also be the correct fitment for the ducktail?

HAB5000

I have the same heavy duty shocks that fling open the engine cove, so I'd be interested in any suggestions for this also.

Jonnygo1

I looked into finding some hinges from a turbo or RSA but found them to be expensive (even from the salvage places), so I'll be in the shop today making some brackets out of some aluminum that I got at Home Depot. I'll try and post some photos throughout...

Strega(UK)

HAB5000, you have mail!

HAB5000

Strega, Just replied to your PM. Thanks again!

Stevedicko47

964 turbo will work as they have an off set if you buy from porsche about £200.00 ish not cheep you might just see them on mine.

Steve D

HAB5000

Anymore pics of your car with the ducktail, Stevedick047?

Stevedicko47

Its not a duck tail, I thought the hinge picture would help, the spoiler is off a 911 SC, with the rear wiper blade hole filled in as the 964 is in the window, wanted it to look a bit like an RS America, but lost my way a little bit with the RUF items. If you look at Tahoe Blue thread my car is on there.