Is This a Stock Rear Decklid Grill?

[Dooodahman]

I've attached some pictures of a rear decklid grill currently on an '88 coupe. I know the decklid on this car was replaced at some point, so I know it is not original, but does anyone know if this is a stock/ OEM part or if it is some kind of aftermarket piece?

(Sorry for the iPhone pics)

Thanks!

[80-911SC]

stock ....

[Dooodahman]

Thanks!

Not sure why, but I was not expecting a plastic part.... Not really feeling that. Guess I'll look into what options there are for replacement.

[al lkosmal]

Do you like my new grille?


an alternative for you to consider.....


regards,
al

[Dave Colangelo]

Yup its stock, unfortunately it is plastic, back in the 80's plastic was becoming more common as it became stronger and more available. I quite like the option on the link above but there are lots of options out there. Some people just put a little trim on the edge and live the whole area open (Im not a fan of as my 911 is a DD when I use it and that is a big opening for big things to fall into my engine. I have also become quite a fan of Magnus Walkers louvered deck lid they are quite cool.

Regards
Dave

[al lkosmal]

I love the louvered deck lid that Magnus has on some of his cars.....awesome blend of retro hot rod style and functionality............but I am glad to say that he has installed one of my grilles on his favorite. oh yes!!!!!

regards,
Al

[Joe Bob]

I had that plastic grill on my fiberglass ducktail. Surprised at how heavy it was.

Al sent me one of his grills. Nice fit......since all aftermarket tails are different, it needed a longer bolt on the middle fastener, due to a larger than normal hump in the glass lid.....

He was nice enough to send me/drop ship a replacement bolt. I added an additional spacer and it's flush, straight and now the grill is a nice custom touch. Not that much on my SC is stock anymore....

Also....Better than the zip tie I was considering....

[otto_kretschmer]

you could make your own out of titanium expanded sheet

McMaster-Carr

I would have to make it with carbon fiber, due to the size of the sheet not being big enough to cut an entire grill from

unless I took it to someone who can weld Ti

lots a material stock at McMaster carr

http://www.mcmaster.com/#perforated-aluminum-sheets/=sjl51o

honey comb aluminum

[Bill Douglas]

Andrew, mine looked a bit like that and I cleaned it with armorall or something similar and it's looked great ever since.

[GeorgeK]

You can enhance the original grille's looks with careful trimming. See post #25 here:
1984 Cabrio - Long Term Project

[Thomas Nobel]

Originally Posted by al lkosmal

I love the louvered deck lid that Magnus has on some of his cars.....awesome blend of retro hot rod style and functionality............but I am glad to say that he has installed one of my grilles on his favorite. oh yes!!!!!

regards,
Al

Do you still make/sell these grills Al?

Best regards Thomas Nobel, Denmark

[al lkosmal]

Originally Posted by Thomas Nobel

Do you still make/sell these grills Al?

Best regards Thomas Nobel, Denmark

Thomas....yes I do. please pm me with your email address and I'll send you some info.
regards,
al