Slack Motorsports?

kramermic · 07-24-2009, 11:35 AM

I'm about to order a ducktail from Slack Motorsports. They make one with just the top that must be bonded to a metal frame (factory style - what I have been looking for). Just curious if anybody has had experience with them and their work. Their work on their web site looks impressive.

KOH · 07-24-2009, 02:34 PM

Have you spoken to Gary Stratton in Orlando FL? He takes you engine lid and bonds a ducktail to it - he may even be using the Slack Motorsports product for all I know. Anyway, if you don't want to do the bonding yourself, Gary will do it and send it back to you primed and ready to go for somewhere around $800.

Here is a Pelican link with more info: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showt...ight=duck+tail

Ed Hughes · 07-24-2009, 10:13 PM

I believe I've heard good things. But, if it isn't a factory piece, I don't understand the need to do the bonding thing. Getty Design makes first class Fiberglass pieces that have great fit and finish, and go on without the need to manufacture. Probably a bit lighter too.

kramermic · 07-27-2009, 10:42 AM

Ed, you make a valid point. I've seen a variety of aftermarket ducks. Getty does make a nice unit, better than most others. I'm just being stubborn. I simply feel that I'll have a better product this way.

KOH, I've got a friend who used to build those exact ducks back in the 80's before going to work with Fox's NASCAR film crew. He no longer has his mold for the top, but has a donor frame and will do the bonding for me.

theiceman · 07-27-2009, 11:29 AM

i just don't know if I would order something that required tight tollerances for fit and finish from a company called " slack"

..either that or they need to fire their marketing guy ....

kramermic · 07-27-2009, 01:50 PM

I thought the same thing when I found their site. Slack is the owner's last name and their work looks pretty impressive.

FYI: http://www.slackmotorsport.com/Slack%20Motorsport.htm

07-24-2009, 11:35 AM	#1
kramermic Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ST. PETE, FL Posts: 399	Slack Motorsports? I'm about to order a ducktail from Slack Motorsports. They make one with just the top that must be bonded to a metal frame (factory style - what I have been looking for). Just curious if anybody has had experience with them and their work. Their work on their web site looks impressive. __________________ New Project: 1974 911 - 46k original miles Race Car: 1986 M491 Carrera, 3.4L, lots of goodies and more to come. Gone and missed: 92 968 Coupe

07-24-2009, 10:13 PM	#3
Ed Hughes Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Avocadoland Posts: 5,122	I believe I've heard good things. But, if it isn't a factory piece, I don't understand the need to do the bonding thing. Getty Design makes first class Fiberglass pieces that have great fit and finish, and go on without the need to manufacture. Probably a bit lighter too. __________________ Ed Hughes 1984 911 "Ruby" (TrackTarga™) COMING SOON in 2010: The New/Improved Ruby!

07-27-2009, 10:42 AM	#4
kramermic Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ST. PETE, FL Posts: 399	Ed, you make a valid point. I've seen a variety of aftermarket ducks. Getty does make a nice unit, better than most others. I'm just being stubborn. I simply feel that I'll have a better product this way. KOH, I've got a friend who used to build those exact ducks back in the 80's before going to work with Fox's NASCAR film crew. He no longer has his mold for the top, but has a donor frame and will do the bonding for me. __________________ New Project: 1974 911 - 46k original miles Race Car: 1986 M491 Carrera, 3.4L, lots of goodies and more to come. Gone and missed: 92 968 Coupe

07-27-2009, 11:29 AM	#5
theiceman Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cambridge Ontario Posts: 9,903	i just don't know if I would order something that required tight tollerances for fit and finish from a company called " slack" ..either that or they need to fire their marketing guy .... __________________ 78 SC Targa 76 XS360 95 Audi 90 Sport 09 Maxima Gone but not forgotten 87 944S " I'm not very smart but I know how to google "

07-27-2009, 01:50 PM	#6
kramermic Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ST. PETE, FL Posts: 399	I thought the same thing when I found their site. Slack is the owner's last name and their work looks pretty impressive. FYI: http://www.slackmotorsport.com/Slack%20Motorsport.htm __________________ New Project: 1974 911 - 46k original miles Race Car: 1986 M491 Carrera, 3.4L, lots of goodies and more to come. Gone and missed: 92 968 Coupe

07-24-2009, 02:34 PM	#2
KOH New User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3	Have you spoken to Gary Stratton in Orlando FL? He takes you engine lid and bonds a ducktail to it - he may even be using the Slack Motorsports product for all I know. Anyway, if you don't want to do the bonding yourself, Gary will do it and send it back to you primed and ready to go for somewhere around $800. Here is a Pelican link with more info: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showt...ight=duck+tail