My great little targa getting better

[M491driver]

Thought I would share some shots of my Targa improvement project as we move into the winter months. Been gathering parts from Pelican, ebay, and pelican members. Should serve as some motivation for those of you getting ready to pull the trigger on those non-driving fun sessions
Trunk before

Trunk after cleanup

New trunk carpet

Interior a little worn but in great shape

Interior after new steering wheel, back to original door speakers, original blaupunkt radio reinstalled, and new floor mats

Seats needed some leather treatment and a good cleaning


I always liked original steering wheels...

Until I met this one...

[Paul K]

Very cool. I think that trunk carpet job is the neatest I've seen! Will you add a crest to the 930S wheel?

[Hugh R]

Nice! Mine has a ways to go. I'd love to get a new steering wheel, I have the three point one, not sure what its called, but original on an 84.

[Evans, Marv]

Great improvements. Looks like a different car, on the inside anyway.

[Rods81SC]

Look good was the stering wheel hard to replace? Was looking at adding that one to my 81!

[Zef]

Sweet...do you tinking about putting the Porsche crest on your (outstanding) steering wheel...

[livi]

Very nice!

Is that an armrest between the seats ? Never seen that option before on a Carrera. Where is the heater control that usually sits on the floor between the seats ? Or did that change after 85 ?

[buttjoint]

If ya do put the crest on the steering wheel, Pull the leather off and dremel out the surface below to match the crest. You will now have a much nicer installation. The how to's are available in the search file

[azasadny]

Very, very nice! Looks great!

[M491driver]

Originally posted by Paul K
Very cool. I think that trunk carpet job is the neatest I've seen! Will you add a crest to the 930S wheel?

At some point a crest will go on the wheel but at $30 or $40 I decided to spend that money on a set of copper exhaust gaskets to go with my exhaust upgrades.

[M491driver]

Originally posted by Rods81SC
Look good was the stering wheel hard to replace? Was looking at adding that one to my 81!

Very easy upgrade to do. Pelican has a tech note on it and all the parts are available from Pelican. I just love the feel of the meaty wheel. Seems like a different car in a good way.

[M491driver]

Originally posted by livi
Very nice!

Is that an armrest between the seats ? Never seen that option before on a Carrera. Where is the heater control that usually sits on the floor between the seats ? Or did that change after 85 ?

The armrest was an aftermarket addition via the PO. It has a hinge that allows it to be lifted up and down for easy access to the heater controls. The receipt for it was $400 so it was a hefty price tag. I decided to keep it even though it was not a stock item. It makes for very comfortable driving. It was made by a company called Bird I think.

[M491driver]

Originally posted by buttjoint
If ya do put the crest on the steering wheel, Pull the leather off and dremel out the surface below to match the crest. You will now have a much nicer installation. The how to's are available in the search file

Thanks for the tip. I'm handy with the dremel but I would have never thought to sink it into the surface. I'll do a search.

[911 in SC]

Looks terrific Jim!! Jeesh, you never stop, do ya'?!?!?! Is the carpet kit from the same person you bought the other kit from? Looks great.

Like the vulture I am, what are you doing with the aftermarket speakers from the doors? PM me if you'd like...

Later,
Mike

[M491driver]

Originally posted by 911 in SC
Looks terrific Jim!! Jeesh, you never stop, do ya'?!?!?! Is the carpet kit from the same person you bought the other kit from? Looks great.

Like the vulture I am, what are you doing with the aftermarket speakers from the doors? PM me if you'd like...

Later,
Mike

Carpet is from the same carpet guy. Got it off of ebay...he's a pelican.
You have a PM.

[Bearded Viking]

You're right, that carpet kit is slick! Keep up the great work!

[rcooled]

What a nice transformation....good job! Where did that dead pedal come from? I'd like to get one for my Targa if they're available commerically.

[Matt-Man]

Nice car, Jim! What carpet guy? I need trunk carpet and that looks great!

Matt

[M491driver]

Originally posted by Matt-Man
Nice car, Jim! What carpet guy? I need trunk carpet and that looks great!

Matt

See if this link works: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230022045932

[Matt-Man]

Thanks, sucks that they don't fit early cars though...

Matt