Duck tail question

[tdw28210]

Thinking of adding a duck tail to my '85 factory fat-a** Targa. I am getting my hands on a 3.2 rear deck lid grill soon. Is it the correct size for a typical (MA Shaw or Getty) aftermarket duck tail?

[lpsalsaman]

Hi TDW, the factory grille should fit on the duck tail with no problems as they are copies of the originals from the 70's. However there is always the chance you have to do a bit of adjustments but the grill should fit for the most part without issues. I also have a 85 Targa and I have a Getty Duck tail on mine that I bought used from a member of this forum, I just had it painted and it is really nice! I got the newer Porsche grill which is plastic and it fit with no issues. Here are some pics so you can get an idea:

[tdw28210]

thanks..tail looks nice too.

[lpsalsaman]

Originally Posted by tdw28210

thanks..tail looks nice too.

Sorry for the late reply, dealing with gran-kids today! Anyway your welcome and also thanks! Well as you can see the grill I have is an original OEM but it's the new plastic ones. I still kept my Carrera tail in case I decide to put it back at some point, but I do love the old school Duck tail spoiler. Well good luck and hope you can get your done! Happy holidays!

[SAY - 642]

Wow, that looks Sensational ! Luv Targas with ducks!!

[lpsalsaman]

Originally Posted by SAY - 642

Wow, that looks Sensational ! Luv Targas with ducks!!

Hey man what is up! Yeah that is the Duck you sold me back in October! I see you got your RUF tribute done, or at least on the pics I saw in your garage. Anyway happy holidays and thanks!

[SAY - 642]

* Hope you have a great Holiday Season and prosperous New Year. *

[lpsalsaman]

Thanks man!

[tdw28210]

Speaking of duck tails. Can anyone verify this claim? Apparently BMW Part #51 23 8 229 807 rear deck striker (aka male latch) is the exact same as Porsche part #93051205200. The Porsche version is selling anywhere from $40 to $75 on eBay. The BMW version sells for $20.

[lpsalsaman]

I just used our sponsors parts search and the pics for both latches look similar. However the end part of the latch itself seems a bit different plus the base holes look a bit bigger on the BMW latch. Unless someone here on the forum have use the Bimmer latch for a Pcar and say it would work. Oh another thing the Pcar latch seem a bit shorter.