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precise rear decklid width
I don't have my car here and need to finalize positioning of the supports to mount my rear wing. Could someone please measure the precise edge-to-edge width of their engine cover/ducktail? Should be the same for all 1974-1983 I believe...
thanks!
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09-09-2006, 07:21 PM
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I think the lid is not square so depending on where the measurement is taken it will be differen t.
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09-09-2006, 07:45 PM
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Good point,,,how about 2/3rd of the way down, where Jack has his brackets mounted in this thread...Poor Man's Aero: Building Your Own Wing (many pix)
right at about the leading edge of the ducktail
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09-09-2006, 07:51 PM
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John,
I have a lid from a middle 80's 911. The dimension at the top is 38.5". Tapers down to 34" at the bottom. 9" from the bottom the width is 36".
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09-09-2006, 08:08 PM
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If you have the length from the top to the bottom he can make a pattern of the deck lid.
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09-09-2006, 08:10 PM
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Thanks guys, Doug that's what I was looking for. Don't need a pattern, just how far apart the tail should have the built-in wing mounts.
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09-09-2006, 08:15 PM
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The width measurement would be more consistent on a factory deck lid, not so precise on a FG ducktail. I suggest if you're going to fabricate something with accurate dimensions, you shoud start from an accurate measurement of your particular deck lid/duck tail.
.... or get a consensus from several owners of the engine compartment opening, then extrapolate from there. Might be closer, but still not as accurate as measuring yours. Sherwood |
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