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Painting the Targa Roll Bar
A previous thread discussed the aesthetics of painting a targa roll bar the same color as the rest of the body. I just had my SC (named "Froggy") painted speed yellow and took the plunge with the roll bar. For those considering a similar color scheme, here is what is looks like...
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08-30-2001, 02:53 PM
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interesting. how about covering the targa top in a matching yellow vinyl?
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08-31-2001, 06:34 AM
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interesting. how about covering the targa top in a matching yellow vinyl?
Good point. I may pick up a "spare" targa top on ebay and re-cover it to match the rest of the car. I suspect it really comes down to how much black trim one uses to offset the primary color. Less trim seems to suggest a more "modern" look while more trim suggests a more clasic look. The yellow roll bar definitely takes a step in the "modern" direction. Hard to say how far one can go in that direction with an older body style before it begins to look awkward. I will likely take your advice and experiment with the next step. ------------------ Janus Cole 1980 911SC & 1987 944 |
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08-31-2001, 12:58 PM
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Looks great, I like it. Was it black or brushed stainless before you had it painted....TargaEuro
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08-31-2001, 08:51 PM
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Looks great, I like it. Was it black or brushed stainless before you had it painted....
Thanks ! The roll bar was black before being painted yellow. The rest of the car was brown. Now she is speed yellow - not a color available when the car was built (1980). I was hoping to give it a more modern look - hence the experimentation with the roll bar (and the black side moulding was also removed). I believe there is a white example in the Pelican photo gallery and someone on this board has a lovely green targa with a painted roll bar. Any pics of your Euro? ------------------ Janus Cole 1980 911SC & 1987 944 |
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09-02-2001, 10:29 PM
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I love it.
When I get my fiberglass top and finally muster the funds for a repaint, I'm gonna do the same thing. However, I'm going Gulf Blue and orange! ------------------ blue '81 SC Targa |
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09-03-2001, 02:11 AM
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Janus-
That is interesting. I think the next step after ordering a fiberglass "Sparetop" and painting it yellow, would be to have the Fuchs centers painted yellow to match. If you want to take it even further, you could get/dye yellow piping on the seats, paint the gauge bezels yellow, yellow embroidered floor mats, etc... -Eric |
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09-03-2001, 12:16 PM
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