Targa top Seal / Gasket confusion

[carsinc]

There appears to be some confusion as to what works with what relative to Targa top over the windshield Front frame seals.
1. 67-69 Targas use the very narrow over the windshield frame seal which goes with the narrow side seals. Hollow or v shaped door seals will work. More about these latter. These are presently NLA but I am getting them made.
2. 70-85 uses a over the windshield frame seal that is directly compatable with the v shaped door seal. This is the Seal I sell.
3. 86-89 style over the windshield frame seal is designed for the hollow door seal is NLA though a 70-85 seal can be substituted but then a Coupe door seal needs to be used which can be cut to length. It appears Coupes went to hollow door seal around 77.
4. The over the windshield frame seal I sell can be made to work with all Targas 70-89 though one should use the hollow coupe door seal for best results.
5. 90-94 over the windshield frame seal fit only 90- 94 Targa and are too large for earlier cars.
6. Side seals are the same from 70-94 though all are too long and need 3/16" trimmed from rear.

Respond with additional questions.

[gold911]

Yes I am confused. I have a 79sc and am looking for the over the windshield seal. Pelican says they stock it 911-565-090-47-M260. Is this the correct seal or do you have the correct seal?

Thanks

[craigyirush]

Dan,

Thanks for the info. Could you post a picture of the correct seal for an '86.
I am getting a lot of wind noise from my top and am wondering if I have the correct one.

[Wayne 962]

Originally Posted by gold911

Yes I am confused. I have a 79sc and am looking for the over the windshield seal. Pelican says they stock it 911-565-090-47-M260. Is this the correct seal or do you have the correct seal?

Thanks

Yes, that is the correct seal for your application. Almost 50+ sold in the past months with not a single one returned!

-Wayne

[Wayne 962]

The seal for Carrera 3.2 (1986-89) cars is no longer produced. But the later 964 seal can be made to fit with some modifications. See Dan's (carsinc) article for details:

Proper installation of front targa seal?

-Wayne