how to store whaletail decklid

[jimaushea]

I have just completed a swap of a whaletail for a non-whaletail decklid. I want to keep the whaletail with it's decklid because it's original to the car. But how best to store it for the long-term? I'm planning on putting it up in my attic but I didn't want to leave it exposed up there. Although dry, there's evidence of flies &/ or bees not to mention insulation fibers etc. So I'm planning on putting the 2 parts (whaletail and its decklid in 2 sealed plastic bags. Is that OK for the longterm?

[proporsche]

i have it like this .with a rope..

[proporsche]

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[boyt911sc]

Originally Posted by proporsche

i have it like this .with a rope..

Jim,

I would recommend an over-head space to store the whale tail deck lid like what Ivan did, but will cover it with some plastic cover to prevent dust accumulation while in storage. I had an OEM Iroc whale tail that I stored in the attic and the rubber section was chewed by a raccoon. Had I stored it in the garage ceiling, I would have not lost a $1K plus worth of accessory.

Tony

[lgb240]

I wrapped mine in an old comforter and store it on a shelf in the basement

[jimaushea]

I hope that's not PVC pipe running around the upper corners!

[jimaushea]

I like the idea of an old blanket/ comforter that's not harsh to the finish but keeps bugs and dust away...

[nene]

Just sell it to me..............

[Rawknees'Turbo]

The best way to store it is to put it back on the car, and a added bonus is that the car will look much better than with a no-tail lid (a 911 is supposed to be a sports car, after all - even the naturally aspirated ones, so I hear).

[Horrido]

I change tails from time to time and they hang on the wall when not on the car. Good wall art.

Dan

[4flyboy]

I'm with you Dan ^^^

[famoroso]

More decklids sustain damage off these cars than on.

Garage art X3...

[Baz]

Originally Posted by famoroso

More decklids sustain damage off these cars than on.

-snip-

Same with surfboards......

[pmax]

Originally Posted by proporsche

i have it like this .with a rope..

Are you sure those are not used socks and stockings ?

[simmersonwheels]

Mine lives in the house over the fireplace. A little splash of colour brightens up the place- even the wife likes it!

[proporsche]

pmax..nope those are ropes which i used with Bobcat for lifting materials;-)

[rokemester]

As others have said a whale tail makes great wall art.