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Scootin 81 C20 · 11-15-2009, 06:01 PM

I have seen quite a few trucks, mostly GM, with an old school duck tail spoiler on the back of the cab. Most of the ones I have seen have been on crew cabs. I would like to see more trucks with these and also like some info on where I can get one.

Thanks
Benjamin.

GmtGmt · 11-15-2009, 06:07 PM

mine had one but the sell took it before i got it

BLE 'BURBAN · 11-15-2009, 11:04 PM

Ducktail!? Elaborate please.

Scootin 81 C20 · 11-15-2009, 11:20 PM

BLE 'BURBAN, here's a pic of a ducktail style spoiler on a classic AMC.

Contagious209 · 11-16-2009, 02:12 AM

They had those on trucks? I never seen that before must be becuae of my age. I need to google it so I can check it out

BLE 'BURBAN · 11-16-2009, 02:16 AM

Ah ok like this one then.....

84 400 · 11-16-2009, 02:17 AM

I have seen em a bunch. Was popular on crew cab dualies and show trucks. I think most where not specific for these but"molded" to fit the roof line.

84 400 · 11-16-2009, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BLE 'BURBAN

Ah ok like this one then.....

there she be

steemin_ehman · 11-16-2009, 10:48 AM

YAH ROOF SPOILER!! WHOO!

why not update a little? ...

**N2TRUX** · 11-16-2009, 11:21 AM

Cab spoilers were a popular edition for conversion companies during the late 80's early 90's. Not so much any more...

sailed2japan · 11-16-2009, 03:13 PM

Personally I think that the spoiler on Steemin's truck looks out of place. I'd expect to to see that on a Civic. The duck bills are nice and subtle and were made to fit the cab.

Scootin 81 C20 · 11-16-2009, 05:58 PM

I just like the look of the ducktail more because because it flows with the lines of almost anything. Plus, the ducktail was available on just about every muscle car made from 1967 through 1974. And it just plain ole looks cool.

BLE 'BURBAN---Yes, that's the one. I've also seen them on 67-72's and on 88-current trucks.

**N2TRUX** · 11-16-2009, 09:23 PM

BTW- I lived through the era that these were in style, and never heard them referred to as duck tails.

sailed2japan · 11-16-2009, 09:32 PM

What are they then? Rear Cab Roof Spoilers? Deck Edge Spoilers? Beaver Tail Spoliers? Platapus Bill Spoilers?

tractor1963 · 11-16-2009, 09:47 PM

Id like to find 1 of those cab spoilers for my crewcab.

**Boog** · 11-16-2009, 11:08 PM

I remember a few GMC shortys from around 77 that came with the cab spoiler, front air dam and fender flairs similar to the trans ams, rally wheels and L60/15 tires from factory with 454 if I recall correctly. I do not remember if the package had a name or not. Maybe someone can come up with some pics of the trucks. How bout it Ken (n2trucks)?

bigblock73 · 11-16-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sailed2japan

What are they then? Rear Cab Roof Spoilers? Deck Edge Spoilers? Beaver Tail Spoliers? Platapus Bill Spoilers?

Cab spoilers seems to be about right...that is what I have heard them called. Never heard of a ducktail or whatever...

bitchin85 · 11-16-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Cab spoilers seems to be about right...that is what I have heard them called. Never heard of a ducktail or whatever...

ive always heard of them at ducktails or roof spoilers

bigblock73 · 11-16-2009, 11:26 PM

Here is another

Nevermind the hood scoop molded to the door!

sailed2japan · 11-16-2009, 11:32 PM

Now that's getting creative!

sailed2japan · 11-16-2009, 11:33 PM

Now that's getting creative! At least it's molded in well.

**N2TRUX** · 11-16-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Cab spoilers seems to be about right.........

Cab spoiler is what I have always heard too.

Boog- You mean like this?

Scootin 81 C20 · 11-16-2009, 11:50 PM

They were called ducktail spoilers when they were on the muscle cars, so that's the term that I use. They were extremely common on 70's Camaro's Firebird's and Trans Am's.

bigblock73 · 11-17-2009, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Scootin 81 C20

They were called ducktail spoilers when they were on the muscle cars, so that's the term that I use. They were extremely common on 70's Camaro's Firebird's and Trans Am's.

I have heard them called rear spoilers or deck-lid spoilers when on cars...again, never heard ducktail. I am pretty sure GM didn't call them duck tail spoilers either. Must be regional or something...kind of like engine bays or front clips being called "dog houses" in parts of the country, where we just call them front clips or engine bays up here.

staggerd86c-10 · 11-17-2009, 02:50 AM

seriously, who cares what they were called, that amarillo package was horrible! I know to each their own and alot of us come on here for someone else's opinion. IMHO thats horrible, the beauty of these trucks is in their simplicity. I have always hated duckbills, rear spoilers, Rear Cab Roof Spoilers, Deck Edge Spoilers, Beaver Tail Spoliers, Platapus Bill Spoilers, whatever you guys want to call them, they dont look right on trucks. And that truck with the hood scoops on the door? WTF was going threw that guys head when he did that.

11-15-2009, 06:01 PM	#1
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Ducktail Cab Spoiler? I have seen quite a few trucks, mostly GM, with an old school duck tail spoiler on the back of the cab. Most of the ones I have seen have been on crew cabs. I would like to see more trucks with these and also like some info on where I can get one. Thanks Benjamin. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

11-15-2009, 11:04 PM	#3
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Ducktail Cab Spoiler? Ducktail!? Elaborate please. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

11-15-2009, 11:20 PM	#4
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Ducktail Cab Spoiler? BLE 'BURBAN, here's a pic of a ducktail style spoiler on a classic AMC. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

11-16-2009, 02:12 AM	#5
Contagious209 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Stockton Posts: 68	Re: Ducktail Cab Spoiler? They had those on trucks? I never seen that before must be becuae of my age. I need to google it so I can check it out __________________ 1973 custom delux 20 with 454 project 2000 dodge neon

11-16-2009, 02:16 AM	#6
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Ducktail Cab Spoiler? Ah ok like this one then..... Attached Images __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

11-16-2009, 02:17 AM	#7
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Ducktail Cab Spoiler? I have seen em a bunch. Was popular on crew cab dualies and show trucks. I think most where not specific for these but"molded" to fit the roof line. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

11-16-2009, 10:48 AM	#9
steemin_ehman False Lies Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Esterhazy, SK Posts: 305	Re: Ducktail Cab Spoiler? YAH ROOF SPOILER!! WHOO! why not update a little? ... Attached Images __________________ Kyle (Steemin) Ehman -1979 Chevy CCLB, 6.7L Cummins swap - Project "RAMERADO" -2015 Yukon XL Denali (Family ride) -1977 Chevy stepside, carb'ed vortec 350 (SOLD) -Father of three daughters who will also have something cool...

11-16-2009, 11:21 AM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Ducktail Cab Spoiler? Cab spoilers were a popular edition for conversion companies during the late 80's early 90's. Not so much any more... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-16-2009, 03:13 PM	#11
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: Ducktail Cab Spoiler? Personally I think that the spoiler on Steemin's truck looks out of place. I'd expect to to see that on a Civic. The duck bills are nice and subtle and were made to fit the cab. __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR

11-16-2009, 05:58 PM	#12
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Ducktail Cab Spoiler? I just like the look of the ducktail more because because it flows with the lines of almost anything. Plus, the ducktail was available on just about every muscle car made from 1967 through 1974. And it just plain ole looks cool. BLE 'BURBAN---Yes, that's the one. I've also seen them on 67-72's and on 88-current trucks. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

11-16-2009, 09:23 PM	#13
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Ducktail Cab Spoiler? BTW- I lived through the era that these were in style, and never heard them referred to as duck tails. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-16-2009, 09:32 PM	#14
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: Ducktail Cab Spoiler? What are they then? Rear Cab Roof Spoilers? Deck Edge Spoilers? Beaver Tail Spoliers? Platapus Bill Spoilers? __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR

11-16-2009, 09:47 PM	#15
tractor1963 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lenoir,NC Posts: 159	Re: Ducktail Cab Spoiler? Id like to find 1 of those cab spoilers for my crewcab.

11-16-2009, 11:08 PM	#16
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,525	Re: Ducktail Cab Spoiler? I remember a few GMC shortys from around 77 that came with the cab spoiler, front air dam and fender flairs similar to the trans ams, rally wheels and L60/15 tires from factory with 454 if I recall correctly. I do not remember if the package had a name or not. Maybe someone can come up with some pics of the trucks. How bout it Ken (n2trucks)? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

11-16-2009, 11:26 PM	#19
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Ducktail Cab Spoiler? Here is another Nevermind the hood scoop molded to the door! Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 11-16-2009 at 11:26 PM.



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11-16-2009, 11:32 PM	#20
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: Ducktail Cab Spoiler? Now that's getting creative! __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR

11-16-2009, 11:33 PM	#21
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: Ducktail Cab Spoiler? Now that's getting creative! At least it's molded in well. __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR

11-16-2009, 11:50 PM	#23
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Ducktail Cab Spoiler? They were called ducktail spoilers when they were on the muscle cars, so that's the term that I use. They were extremely common on 70's Camaro's Firebird's and Trans Am's. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy. Last edited by Scootin 81 C20; 11-16-2009 at 11:52 PM.

11-17-2009, 02:50 AM	#25
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: Ducktail Cab Spoiler? seriously, who cares what they were called, that amarillo package was horrible! I know to each their own and alot of us come on here for someone else's opinion. IMHO thats horrible, the beauty of these trucks is in their simplicity. I have always hated duckbills, rear spoilers, Rear Cab Roof Spoilers, Deck Edge Spoilers, Beaver Tail Spoliers, Platapus Bill Spoilers, whatever you guys want to call them, they dont look right on trucks. And that truck with the hood scoops on the door? WTF was going threw that guys head when he did that.

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