Newbie with pic....finally

[targa80]

Yep! Ya Gotta love those 80SC Targa's. Welcome to the world of Porsche ownership and don't go to crazy on fixing it up like some people on this bulletin board. Atleast not for the first year drive it and enjoy it.

The window frame does provide some up and down adjustment. You will need to use special (star shaped) allen tools( I can't remember there real name) to lossen the bolts.

[VaSteve]

Rod,

That car looks really familiar... Did you buy it from a guy in Va Beach?

If it is the same car, the gaps is b/c the hard top isn't a good fit. You should start by adjusting that. Keep an eye on your odometer...it wasn't working when I drove it.

Steve

[K. Roman]

Thanks for the help, I'll try to see if I can raise it a little this week. Will take pics.

[smoak]

Great looking car. Welcome aboard. Good luck with the targa issues.

[SRISER]

Originally posted by Rod80SC
Look forward to meeting you NoVA folks. Never know when I might need an engine drop.

How's next week?

[911ctS]

Just testing the black dot theory. I hadn't caught on to this yet either.

[KNS]

Just recently joined the Board myself, so much info.
Nice looking car and a great year!

[K. Roman]

Originally posted by Paul Valcourt
Quote: K. Roman
"Since we're talkin' '80 Targas, I too am wondering about that pesky gap. You're saying that you could actually raise the stationary, triangular window to bridge the gap?"

Yes, the frame around that window is adjustable. I adjusted mine by taking off the door pad, loosening the bolt under the triangular window and the two bolts under the plugs on the front of the door frame. I was able to raise the frame 1/4" without loosening any other bolts.

What year is your car? My window looks different than yours. How did you seem to raise the window? I loosened the screws but can't seem to pull up on it. Any help?

[Paul Valcourt]

K. Roman my car is a 75 with the opening vent window. You window is probably the fixed glass so it does look different. The mounting bolts for the frame should be the same but I am not 100% possitive. Also there are a few more mounting bolts lower down on the frame, maybe someone has a door apart and can provide a few pictures for you.

[911Rob]

Welcome Rod!
Nice car and thanks for your years of Service!

[jrdavid68]

Originally posted by Rod80SC
I have posted a couple of times, but have been lurking for the past two months just sucking up all this great info. Wayne thanks for a great book (101), a must for the first time owner. This car has been a long time dream of mine and has finally materialized at 40 yrs old. Not sure if it qualified as a birthday present or gift to myself for 22 yrs in this countries US Navy. Life is good, and its an honor to be a member of this great board.
Thanks for all the wisdom.
Rod

Welcome aboard Rod! Nice color too! But then I am a little biased (the 80SC on the right has been sold):