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Originally Posted by Hotshot

Fellow 86 Targa here. Welcome! This group is awesome. Insane amounts of knowledge on here. Nice car!

The 86 is a little unique. Pending on when you car was made ( check drivers side door) you may have some 85 things, and some 86.

Here’s a cheat sheet to save to time.

Your seat rails are different, window drive mech is standard and not specific targa, seals for targa on rollbar and windshield are new..

There are more but that’s the main thing.

Fuse your blower motors and AC front blower. Also your instrument lights. You’ll find how to in the forums.

Enjoy.

Thanks, Hotshot! Very interesting to hear all the little differences of our 86's.

Originally Posted by Bill Douglas

Hi and welcome. Nice car.

Thanks, Bill!

Originally Posted by RDM

Taking the plunge and buying a car gets you 80% there. Congratulations- I look forward to learning along with you.

Yeah, taking the plunge took a long time but really excited we did it.

Originally Posted by Bigtoe32067

You are a blessed man to have your two boys working side by side with you in these projects. The memories you’re giving them will last a lifetime. It’s one sign of a wonderful father in my book
Good luck and welcome to the forum.
Tony

Thanks a lot for your kind words, Tony.

Originally Posted by Mike Andrew

Welcome to the forum and to the madness. Nice looking Targa but your garage appears too clean. Not enough parts strewn about yet
You will find, as most of us have, a wealth of info here and people willing to baby step you thru projects as you go. This forum has been a significant wealth of information and assistance to me over the years. Not much that one of us does not know about or done during ownership.
If you have not done so yet, a Bentley manual and 101 Projects should be on your shelf.
Probably 2 future owners in the wings as well since they will have lots of knowledge.

Thanks a lot, Mike! I've been reading Wayne's 101 projects & his engine rebuild book and the bentley manual is on the way. Thank you.

Originally Posted by RedCoupe

Welcome Pete! Fellow 86 Targa owner here. Yes, this is a great forum. Hope you and your family are able to really enjoy the 911. These cars love to be driven!

Yeah, I had never driven one until now, despite admiring them for 40+ years! I really like how it feels. Thanks!