Has anyone used this place to rebuild their Targa top? Input appreciated.

jbripps · jbripps's Garage

Hi there,

Has anyone used Cars, Inc. to rebuild or repair their Targa Top? They are located in Bordentown, NJ. It seems like they do the work in stages depending on how necessary it is? Any other suggestions out there?

Here is the link:

http://www.carsinc-nj.com/tops.html

thanks and regards,

RickM · RickM's Garage

Perhaps there are some PCA members from his region (Central or South Jersey) that can comment. I was surprised to see a split in the years for the Carrera: "Top inter-changeability chart"
'67-'68 ¹ '69-'73 ² '74-'85 '86-'89 (3.2) '89-'94 (C2 and C4)

philfran · 02-09-2003, 04:44 PM

I had mine done 2 years ago by Dan. 1st class job. Still looks brand new. Fits tight and doesn't leak.

I had the top and headliner done.

When you first get it back it will look loose, it needs to sit in the sun for a couple of days to tighten up.

Prompt work. Very helpful and friendly service.

No relationship, just a happy and satisfied customer.

I would recommend highly.

Phil F

HarryD · 02-09-2003, 04:58 PM

Just finished a series of e-mails to quiet down my top (not rebuilt by hm BTW). Good guy! Don't think I need a rebuild now, but when the time comes, Dan will be first on my list.

Another satisfied customer.

targa88 · 02-09-2003, 05:07 PM

My understanding is he is one of the best in the business (no affiliation). Great deal of expertise and does what needs to be done.

masraum · 02-09-2003, 06:04 PM

He does good work.

boyt911sc · boyt911sc's Garage

Jon,
He's is well known in the Porsche circle (NJ and neighboring states). He knows what he's doing and a very reliable guy. And most of all, you'll have peace of mind while waiting for it to come back.

Joeaksa · 02-09-2003, 08:04 PM

Jon,

Have never heard anything but good comments about Dan, so it sure sounds like he is one of the best.

Joe

RoninLB · 02-09-2003, 08:12 PM

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Originally posted by boyt911sc
Jon,
He's is well known in the Porsche circle (NJ and neighboring states). He knows what he's doing and a very reliable guy. And most of all, you'll have peace of mind while waiting for it to come back.

very true.. the PCA guys I see on Long Island all know of Dan.. he's been around long enough to have established creditability and dignity among the group.......... Ron

Eric Coffey · 02-09-2003, 09:59 PM

Yep, great guy, great service, and loves to chat about Porsches! BTW, he also has quite a stockpile of used parts and Fuchs at very reasonable prices.

jbripps · jbripps's Garage

Hey all,

Thanks so much for your input. Didn't expect such a great response! I feel very confident in letting him do my work when the time comes.

regards and thanks again,

Jdub · 02-10-2003, 07:37 AM

I have talked to him several times and bought the bits I needed to redo my own top. Nice guy.

Be sure to have him fit the top to your car in person. Or, leave your car with him and let him get the fit right. Ideally you would strip both door so that he has complete access to the window alignment bolts. Believe me, it is worth having a pro. perform the fitting and detail work.

John