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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Wilco conversion "convertible"

Posted by: Tdskip Apr 19 2019, 11:28 AM

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/d/imperial-beach-1974-porsche-wilco/6854364594.html

Not my car etc but interesting....

Wonder how effective any bracing would actually be?

Posted by: wes Apr 19 2019, 01:17 PM

I’ve often wondered if the convertible mod wouldn’t tend to be somewhat a problem with the handling stiffness wise.

Posted by: JOEPROPER Apr 19 2019, 01:34 PM

Ruined a nice car

Posted by: Steve Apr 19 2019, 01:35 PM

And no roll over protection. The windshield was not designed to handle the weight of the car.

Posted by: buck toenges Apr 19 2019, 04:31 PM

Makes the car "look" longer.

Posted by: don-6 Apr 19 2019, 04:46 PM

I like the windshield rake, and the body lines. It reminds me of my very first sports car, a 1973 FIAT 850 Sport Spider.
I would not do this conversion to a 914, but since it's done, it would be cool to drive.
I would add a role hoop behind the seats for safety and to help stiffen the car.

Posted by: 914_7T3 Apr 19 2019, 04:50 PM

If you had never seen an original Targa version, this Cabrio is actually pretty nice looking. IMHO

Posted by: Bleyseng Apr 19 2019, 05:21 PM

QUOTE(Steve @ Apr 19 2019, 12:35 PM)

And no roll over protection. The windshield was not designed to handle the weight of the car.

It's just like my Ghia vert so a different experience driving with nothing but a windshield

Posted by: Bleyseng Apr 19 2019, 05:21 PM

QUOTE(Steve @ Apr 19 2019, 12:35 PM)

And no roll over protection. The windshield was not designed to handle the weight of the car.

It's just like my Ghia vert so a different experience driving with nothing but a windshield

Posted by: bdstone914 Apr 20 2019, 08:36 AM

QUOTE(JOEPROPER @ Apr 19 2019, 12:34 PM)

Ruined a nice car

And seats with no headrest. Stupid way to ruin a car.

Posted by: Gatornapper Apr 20 2019, 08:43 AM

QUOTE(914_7T3 @ Apr 19 2019, 04:50 PM)

If you had never seen an original Targa version, this Cabrio is actually pretty nice looking. IMHO

Actually I find it stunningly beautiful. A predecessor to the Boxster.

Just too dangerous to drive. But actually a nice roll bar wouldn't hurt the looks at all.

Jus' sayin'...........

GN

Posted by: bbrock Apr 20 2019, 08:56 AM

QUOTE(Gatornapper @ Apr 20 2019, 08:43 AM)

QUOTE(914_7T3 @ Apr 19 2019, 04:50 PM)

If you had never seen an original Targa version, this Cabrio is actually pretty nice looking. IMHO

Actually I find it stunningly beautiful. A predecessor to the Boxster.

Just too dangerous to drive. But actually a nice roll bar wouldn't hurt the looks at all.

Jus' sayin'...........

GN

Looks like a nice car for someone with a death wish.

Posted by: Spoke Apr 20 2019, 09:11 AM

I think this car looks a lot better than the notchy roof line of the standard 914. When folks say the 914 is ugly I think the ugliness of the standard 914 stems from the notch-back roof. Take the stock roll-over hoop off and it looks really sleek.

Although for this conversion I think it would be best to integrate a tubular roll-over hoop for safety. Also need to add seats with head restraints.