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Targa top advive
My Targa top is in need of repair. Does anyone have any ideas as to where I might get it restored ? I have seen advertisements in both Excellence and Panorama but I was hoping someone might have some first hand experiences that they would share.
Thanks, Lee ____79 SC Targa ------------------ |
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02-13-2000, 12:31 PM
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Cars, Inc. is an Excellence advertiser whose 'basic' restoration is $450, and they also stock many replacement parts, their web page is:
www.carsinc-nj.com/tops.html I have replaced the vinyl top and headliner myself, of course, it helps that I have the factory service manuals, and a Lexan Saratoga Top, so there was no pressure to get it done in one day! There are several Do-It-Yourself pages with instructions, pics and hints on the web. A good one is at: http://macmyler.engr.ucf.edu/Targa_Top/Targa_Top.html The 'standard' place to have it done for years was Stoddard's, in Ohio, but their pricing was a bit steep for me. ------------------ Warren Hall 1973 911S Targa [This message has been edited by Early_S_Man (edited 02-14-2000).] [This message has been edited by Early_S_Man (edited 02-14-2000).] [This message has been edited by Early_S_Man (edited 02-14-2000).] |
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02-13-2000, 02:04 PM
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Dan Betchel over at Cars Inc is the man to speak with when it comes to Targa Tops. Dan provided me great advice on restoration and targa top care as well as giving me excellent prices on the seals & parts i needed.
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02-14-2000, 03:20 AM
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Check out my tech article on replacing your targa top. If I can do it - you can !
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/911_targa_top_recover/911_targa_top_recover.htm Than go to my full web site and see what I have done with my car. http://members.rennlist.com/5150targa |
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02-14-2000, 02:58 PM
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Warren (or anyone else who's reading),
Do you have any (online) photos of the Saratoga targa tops? I've seen them mentioned here a few times but haven't been able to find any more info on them, other than that they're listed by carsinc-nj. I've been thinking of building a fiberglass top (I do that sort of stuff) but if there's already a nice-looking "hard" targa available out there I'd rather just buy one. Thanks! ------------------ ----------------------- Keep the shiny side up! [This message has been edited by BlueSkyJaunte (edited 02-15-2000).] [This message has been edited by BlueSkyJaunte (edited 02-15-2000).] |
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02-15-2000, 07:29 AM
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I don't have, or know of any any photos online, but I suppose I could scan the 1980 vintage brochure if you want to email me. There was a fiberglass 'hard' Targa Top available 1974 and afterwards, as an option, though I've never seen one! I suppose most people wanted the folding-top convenience, not permanence!
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02-15-2000, 08:51 AM
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Warren,
Thanks for the offer but I wouldn't want to put you through the trouble. I'll just inquire at carsinc-nj and see if they have any literature other than "Saratoga Targa: $1200," which of course gave me a little more incentive to build my own! I actually have a concept I've been kicking around of a top that can be broken down into two pieces and stored under the bonnet. The main issue is that I live in AZ, and the summers here are brutal--I just purchased my '81 911SC and I don't want to see my beautifully maintained soft top get crispy (can't always use the car cover). So the plan would be soft top for the winter months and hard top (which would stay on 24/7!) for the rest of the year. Besides, I think the car would look nice with a color-matched lid. Thanks again. ------------------ My definition of an expert in any field is a person who knows enough about what's really going on to be scared. --P.J. Plauger |
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02-15-2000, 09:57 AM
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Thanks guys, I cannot stress enough how glad I am to have found this site. It is incredible. For someone like me this BBS is like a god-send. I have owned my car for a little over 2 years and have devoted almost every wakeing hour drooling over what I want to do to it next (I'm single). And like most all new(er) owners I have made my fair share of bone headed mistakes (usually not cheap either). As I read through the posts I see things that I have done (crap, wish I had knew that) or (ah ha, I always wondered how that worked) that kind of stuff. . . Any way I just wanted to thank you all for everything. If my boss knew how many times I check this board every day he'd have my butt.
Again, thanks Lee Pate ____79 SC targa |
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02-15-2000, 10:47 AM
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Lee, don't feel too bad about having made a few mistakes ... anyone without a 'mentor' or guide for pointing out the pitfalls will make a few! As a new owner, back in'78, armed with a Chilton manual and not much else in the way of technical info, I proceeded to get a cold, 2 qt. oil 'bath' when I pulled off the first exhaust valve cover getting ready to adjust the valves! It seems Chilton (and even Haynes, these days!) didn't say to be sure to drain the sump before trying to adjust the valves! I was glad there wasn't anyone else around to enjoy the 'show' at the time, and it was a pretty good mess to clean up on the driveway, not to mention, me and my clothes!
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