So I installed it, put it on, buckled her down and took a snap. Good and done! NOPE…
After about a minute I hear “CRACK!”. One of the steel brackets gave way. The glue they used must not have been JB Weld! I took off the top, disassembled it and found this:
JB Weld to the rescue. A 2 part epoxy with good set time and at 3960psi I am hoping it will be enough. A paper plate and a few plastic forks are all you need to mix it up.
I lifted the other bracket as well. Both were on the front piece. The back ones seemed solid. Applied JB Weld to both and let set.
I noticed under the clip there was a gap between the frame and the top. I had some clear 2 part epoxy and a few pieces of aluminum so I made some spacers and glued them in.
I put the epoxy around the edges of the frame, secured it with some clamps, and screwed it on. I let it set for 24 hours. I popped it on, snapped it down. No creaking sounds. Fit tight. I took it for a ride and there were no rattles or squeaks. Pretty solid.
I like the black but I have thought about maybe a black carbon fiber wrap? We shall see.
Hope this helps anyone who decides to put a hard top on their Targa.
Maybe Wayne will publish this?