Here is a rare one: G&S Gordon and Smith Stacy Peralta Warptail 2. The original version, with the original “Warp Tail” sticker (the same sticker on the solid deck version from 1976), without wheel wells, and only 27 long. Probably 1977, as later models of the same deck were 29, had the different/new Warptail logo, and then had wheel wells. But here’s what makes it special : Notice the green-to- red/orange “fade” G&S logo! In the 1980s and’90s G&S released several decks with G&S “fade” logos. But I’ve only seen one other 1970s deck with the fade, and that was like 45 years ago or something, so I don’t even remember what model it was. If anyone out there knows anything about these Warptail 2 decks with this fade G&S logo, by all means let me know! SPECS and condition: the Real Deal (see my feedback comment at the bottom): DECK. 27 version with green/red or orange? Gordon & Smith “Stacy Peralta signature” top sticker is in great condition. Bottom has noticeable water stains (see pics). Tail & nose have the classic curb slam damage. Deck is not “restored, ” but cleaned. NOTE: The griptape is original (but cleaned), except for the tail section. The griptape was completely missing near the tail. Rather than re-grip the entire deck with new griptape, I thought it better to simply replace the tail section. ACS-500 trucks w/the OG (earlier years) flathead kingpin (not the later hex-nut head kingpins). Original bushings, but not the original red pivot cups (as was usually the case, those wore out and were replaced at some point). Original bright, semi-translucent orange wheels. Loose ball bearings (cleaned & lubed) — Note that while sealed precision bearings were introduced a couple years earlier, many skateboards still came with loose ball bearings at this point. My boards in 1975-’77 still had loose ball bearings, until I got some Road Rider 4s in 1977. Super bright colored, matching the risers and colored G&S logo. 1970s orange rubber or urethane? Obviously slightly larger risers were used at some point. Black hard plastic skid plate made by Sea Breeze. Original hardware was completely rusted out (couldn’t even remove the nuts to clean the trucks). See my feedback: 2,954 positives, ZERO negatives. I owned & ran the skateboard company Latter-Day Skates for a decade starting in 2000. I’m a 100% straight-shooter.
