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Join Date: Jun 2006
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Looking for Targa Top Restoration feedback (Bay Area)
Someone recommended Jack @ Jeda Generations Auto
(220 Barnard Ave # B San Jose, CA 95125) Has anyone had their Targa Top restored by Jack? I spoke with him on the phone and from our conversation, he sounds like he has been doing Targa top restorations for a long time. What about TargetTops/Palo Alto Upholstery? Feedback? I've read the positive feedback on Dan @ Carsinc, but I'd like to use someone local if possible. My top needs a full restore. Thanks in advance, and if you prefer to PM me and not post, that's fine. |
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06-17-2007, 01:25 AM
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Its hard to beat the feedback for Dan P. He is the expert on them and while I try to use someone local when possible, do not believe that you will ever find anyone even close to his expertise.
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06-17-2007, 04:17 AM
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I used Targa Tops in PA a couple of years ago to recover my top and really liked the work they did.
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06-17-2007, 06:48 AM
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I would trust that he would do a good job. I did not know the person who refurbished mine, but he did an excellent job. He even suggested a better than original material and I am very pleased with the outcome. The updated material did just that, gave it an updated look.
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06-17-2007, 12:48 PM
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I asked dan bout using something other than the stock vynil. he said the other doesnt stay good looking very long and is hard to glue down. but i would think that nce looking canvas they use on the new caonvertables would look great.
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88 turbo Guards red Targa slant nose, and yes I am a horsepower junkie, 3.4liter,7.5 to 1 JE pistons, Adjustable WUR, Imagine fuel head, 1 bar waste gate headers,allthe cis toys. Now apart to become the next EFI monster. fabbing my own intake, headers Individual throttle bodies, MS-3, pauter rods, Xtreme twin plugged heads, gt-2 evo cams cop's. 2019 Silverado 6.2L |
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06-17-2007, 04:46 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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I can certainly recommend Palo Alto Upholstery / Target Tops. They did my top back in '02 and it still looks like brand new and fits perfectly.
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06-18-2007, 07:21 AM
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rcooled - Any before and after photos you can share?
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06-19-2007, 05:17 PM
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For what it's worth, Dan P. did a great job on our '78 SC. He even went the extra mile and replaced a missing safety retainer latch for no extra charge. The top looks great and fits much snugger than it did previously.
A top notch guy to work with and no hassles on the shipping from Central Illinois to the East Coast and back. Mike
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1978 911SC Targa 2009 Carrera C2 Coupe 2005 330Xi 2009 Equinox Sport http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/pmpre/pm.cgi?login=Hawks911&action=display& Last edited by Hawks911; 06-20-2007 at 03:21 PM.. |
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06-19-2007, 07:52 PM
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Same here with Dan. Top fits absolutely perfect and the workmanship is second to none.
Tom
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Ice Green '77 Targa 3.6 w/ Steve Wong chip One Way To Get More Horsepower Is To Get A Bigger Horse! "I couldn't find the sports car of my dreams, so I built it myself" Ferdinand Porsche |
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06-19-2007, 10:11 PM
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1985 Porsche Targa 3.2
1978 Porsche 911 SC 3.0 L
