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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Upper windshield pad 914.555.047.12 Closing 1/31/22
Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 22 2021, 09:13 PM
I have had quite a few requests to make these over the years, well, they are finally done and in the final production phase!
Trying to tie up some loose ends. Been working on these for awhile and should have material for full production just before Thanksgiving.
Another part you may not have noticed most of these are cracked.
We even made the vinyl longer so that it can tuck under the main targa seal, just like factory. This is actually the 2nd prototype, the 1st one I'm happy with. We had some issues on the 1st one with the metal in the substructure not lining up 100%. Getting the vinyl to adhere and not shrink up too much in this section is also an issue.
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Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 22 2021, 09:18 PM
They also match the screw plugs !
No more cracks
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Posted by: 76-914 Oct 22 2021, 09:58 PM
Alright already. I'm in. 
Posted by: Jack Standz Oct 22 2021, 10:00 PM
OK, I'm a taker. 
Posted by: JamesJ Oct 22 2021, 10:10 PM
I'll take one. Thanks Mark.
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Oct 22 2021, 10:14 PM
+1 for me too.
Phil
Posted by: rktmn247 Oct 22 2021, 10:17 PM
I also need one of these. Thanks!
Posted by: djway Oct 22 2021, 10:48 PM
2
Posted by: 914e Oct 22 2021, 11:50 PM
I will take one.
Posted by: jcd914 Oct 23 2021, 01:04 AM
I'm in for 1.
Thanks
Jim
Posted by: Puebloswatcop Oct 23 2021, 04:59 AM
Im in for one, Thanks Mark
Posted by: brant Oct 23 2021, 05:31 AM
Yes please
Posted by: ConeDodger Oct 23 2021, 05:32 AM
Yes… 
and my 914 lives at home now so quick and easy install!
Posted by: mate914 Oct 23 2021, 06:36 AM
What kind of rear view mirror is that?
thanks 
Matt
They also match the screw plugs !
No more cracks
Posted by: 914Sixer Oct 23 2021, 06:46 AM
I'm down.
Posted by: Front yard mechanic Oct 23 2021, 07:14 AM
I'm up
Posted by: frostyf Oct 23 2021, 07:38 AM
Yes please in for 1!
Posted by: Robarabian Oct 23 2021, 09:34 AM
Im in
Posted by: rhodyguy Oct 23 2021, 10:22 AM
I think the bolster on the front of the targa top would be a popular item too.
Posted by: porsche914gt Oct 23 2021, 10:23 AM
sure, why not.
Posted by: aharder Oct 23 2021, 10:36 AM
I'm in on this one !! 
Posted by: Aerostatwv Oct 23 2021, 10:56 AM
Dittos! I’m in for one. Thanks!
Posted by: yellowporky Oct 23 2021, 11:34 AM
me too please
Posted by: mepstein Oct 23 2021, 11:40 AM
2 please
Posted by: autopro Oct 23 2021, 12:31 PM
I'm in for one!
Posted by: pete-stevers Oct 23 2021, 08:09 PM
I will take one!
Posted by: Pappy1975 Oct 24 2021, 02:24 PM
I’m in for 1.
Thanks
Posted by: BeatNavy Oct 24 2021, 02:39 PM
I was kind of hoping to get my new targa latches first, but I guess I'm a sucker. Sure, I'm in for one, Mark.
Posted by: dlee6204 Oct 24 2021, 02:44 PM
In for two!
Posted by: Superhawk996 Oct 24 2021, 02:45 PM
+1
Posted by: Spocknasty Oct 24 2021, 02:51 PM
In for one
Posted by: PCH Oct 24 2021, 03:05 PM
I'm in.
Posted by: Jett Oct 24 2021, 03:16 PM
I’ll try one
Posted by: petlan55 Oct 24 2021, 05:59 PM
I’ll try one
Yes, me too please.
Posted by: Root_Werks Oct 25 2021, 09:37 AM
I'll take one.
Posted by: scallyk9 Oct 25 2021, 01:02 PM
I'm in for one.
Posted by: Can-Am Oct 25 2021, 03:10 PM
2 please
Posted by: maf914 Oct 25 2021, 03:12 PM
I'll take one. Thanks, Mark.
Posted by: RiqueMar Oct 25 2021, 03:20 PM
I'm down!
Posted by: markhoward Oct 25 2021, 03:23 PM
count me in
Posted by: Speedo Oct 25 2021, 03:27 PM
I'm in for one.
Posted by: Lg914 Oct 25 2021, 03:34 PM
I’m in as well
Posted by: bdstone914 Oct 25 2021, 06:18 PM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3348
Are you aware that the early and late pads are different? The late targa tops have a raised boss around the front latches. If may be possible to fit a late pad on an early top but it needs to be checked.
Posted by: Luke M Oct 25 2021, 06:56 PM
I'd be in for one as long as it fits a 70 - 6. Good catch Bruce.
Posted by: 914sgofast2 Oct 25 2021, 09:40 PM
Looks good to me. Put me down for one!
Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 26 2021, 02:15 AM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3348
Are you aware that the early and late pads are different? The late targa tops have a raised boss around the front latches. If may be possible to fit a late pad on an early top but it needs to be checked.
I have fit these in my 75, and it also fits my 70, I don't have the original 70 one as the car came without it, but I do have a 71 I just got that I can note any differences on them tomorrow.
Posted by: mate914 Oct 26 2021, 06:50 AM
Im in also. This will look good in my dad's 6 #597
Matt
Posted by: Limee Oct 26 2021, 09:02 AM
count me in
Yes please. 1.
Posted by: akp2002 Oct 26 2021, 10:58 AM
Count me in too!
Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 26 2021, 01:25 PM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3348
Are you aware that the early and late pads are different? The late targa tops have a raised boss around the front latches. If may be possible to fit a late pad on an early top but it needs to be checked.
Here are the pictures of the Well mounted these in my #388 1970 and they fit perfectly. There is enough vinyl to wrap around and the block is not an issue.
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Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 26 2021, 01:28 PM
I checked the fit compared to the 74. Other than some variation of the indentations they are basically the same and they do fit with the visors on.
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Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 26 2021, 01:31 PM
The upper picture is the 70.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=1319 Are you talking about the roofs themselves? They definitely are different.
Posted by: bdstone914 Oct 26 2021, 03:58 PM
The upper picture is the 70.
@Mikey914 @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=1319[/b] Are you talking about the roofs themselves? They definitely are different.
Yes I am referring to the different shape if the top that is covered by the pad. The early top is on the right and late on the left. It may be possible that one pad can fit both. Looks like the later tops had a thinner web at the front and had raised bosses for both the targa latch mounting and screw holes for the pad.
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Posted by: Nacho Oct 26 2021, 08:04 PM
I’m in for 2 please
Nacho
Posted by: 914Sixer Oct 26 2021, 08:15 PM
Yeah, I will need 2.
Posted by: ndfrigi Oct 26 2021, 10:00 PM
1 for me also sir Mark.
Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 26 2021, 10:37 PM
The upper picture is the 70.
@Mikey914 @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=1319[/b] Are you talking about the roofs themselves? They definitely are different.
Yes I am referring to the different shape if the top that is covered by the pad. The early top is on the right and late on the left. It may be possible that one pad can fit both. Looks like the later tops had a thinner web at the front and had raised bosses for both the targa latch mounting and screw holes for the pad.
Yes you are correct on the roofs. However, this is only a deviation on the roof. The lower main target seal is the same on both. There is no major variations in the body that prohibit it being used on both. I can't actually see any differences on this part early and late.
Posted by: davehg Oct 26 2021, 10:58 PM
I’ll be in for two, early cars if it matters. Fingers crossed this goes better than the targa pad.
Posted by: dyw914 Oct 26 2021, 11:43 PM
I'll take one.
Posted by: Rleog Oct 27 2021, 10:15 AM
One please
Posted by: 808 WRX Oct 27 2021, 02:13 PM
Yes please! 
Posted by: barefoot Oct 27 2021, 02:37 PM
I'm in for 1
Barefoot
Posted by: Quinn Moore Oct 27 2021, 02:45 PM
I have had quite a few requests to make these over the years, well, they are finally done and in the final production phase!
Trying to tie up some loose ends. Been working on these for awhile and should have material for full production just before Thanksgiving.
Another part you may not have noticed most of these are cracked.
We even made the vinyl longer so that it can tuck under the main targa seal, just like factory. This is actually the 2nd prototype, the 1st one I'm happy with. We had some issues on the 1st one with the metal in the substructure not lining up 100%. Getting the vinyl to adhere and not shrink up too much in this section is also an issue.
These are going to be less than the roll bar pads and pricing will be finalized soon. About $99 on GB if I can get about 65 takers. Materials costs are just being finalized.
(1) please
Thank you,
QM
Posted by: jrrobertson Oct 27 2021, 08:27 PM
I would like one.
Posted by: targa72e Oct 27 2021, 10:29 PM
I would like 1 as well.
john
Posted by: Dobbsy Oct 28 2021, 12:47 AM
1 for me please,
Posted by: Montreal914 Oct 28 2021, 09:20 AM
Interested, but I wish the Targa bar issue could be solved first.
Posted by: gms Oct 28 2021, 09:27 AM
The upper picture is the 70.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3348 @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=1319[/b] Are you talking about the roofs themselves? They definitely are different.
Yes I am referring to the different shape if the top that is covered by the pad. The early top is on the right and late on the left. It may be possible that one pad can fit both. Looks like the later tops had a thinner web at the front and had raised bosses for both the targa latch mounting and screw holes for the pad.
This is the part that mounts to the top of the window frame (not the Targa) right @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3348 ?
Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 28 2021, 12:04 PM
The upper picture is the 70.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3348 @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=1319[/b] Are you talking about the roofs themselves? They definitely are different.
Yes I am referring to the different shape if the top that is covered by the pad. The early top is on the right and late on the left. It may be possible that one pad can fit both. Looks like the later tops had a thinner web at the front and had raised bosses for both the targa latch mounting and screw holes for the pad.
This is the part that mounts to the top of the window frame (not the Targa) right @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3348 ?
You are correct
It’s the same one that if you use urethane to install a windshield gets destroyed when you have to replace the windshield.
Ask me how I know.
Posted by: Jmb10001 Oct 29 2021, 02:02 AM
I’m in for 1
Posted by: jcschuf1 Oct 29 2021, 09:27 AM
Also in for one, thanks!!!
Posted by: saladin Nov 15 2021, 04:20 PM
I am in for one...if not too late.
Posted by: Mikey914 Nov 15 2021, 10:29 PM
Nope, we have test fit and sent to another customer to provide feedback and going into production now.
Your on the list
Posted by: barnfind9141972 Nov 16 2021, 12:26 PM
I’m in too if it’s not too late!
Posted by: ClayPerrine Nov 16 2021, 12:50 PM
Count me in for 3.
Clay
Posted by: Flat6forlife Nov 16 2021, 06:14 PM
Count me in for one, too!
Posted by: strawman Nov 16 2021, 07:10 PM
Count me in for one.
Posted by: targa72e Nov 18 2021, 10:38 PM
I would be in for 1
john
Posted by: Zimms Nov 21 2021, 05:42 PM
In for 2
Posted by: Mikey914 Nov 23 2021, 01:22 AM
Will be ready after Thanksgiving!
Posted by: JamesM Nov 23 2021, 01:40 AM
Not sure how I missed this, but ill be in for at least 2, possibly 4 but need to go look at my cars.
Posted by: Carl456 Nov 23 2021, 07:11 AM
Add me for 1 please Mark
Posted by: eric914 Nov 23 2021, 10:45 AM
I'm in for one.
Posted by: djway Nov 23 2021, 10:15 PM
Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 15 2021, 11:31 AM
These are in production and will be ready to ship this next week. Costs were a little more.
Unfortunately these wound up costingquitea bit more to get right, I was off by about $20, but it all adds up. I should have 1st run of production done this next week.
Mark
Posted by: Beach914 Dec 15 2021, 07:50 PM
Im in!
Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 16 2021, 03:17 PM
Just wrapping these up today. Will be sending PMs shortly
Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 21 2021, 06:21 PM
These are finally ready and PM's will start going out tomorrow evening.
Thanks all!
Posted by: friethmiller Dec 22 2021, 04:20 PM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=214 - Do y'all have the A-pillar pads? Got one that's cracked.
Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 23 2021, 09:18 AM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=214 - Do y'all have the A-pillar pads? Got one that's cracked.
Well someone can see where I'm going with this. Yes, we will. in about March. Look for another GB late Jan / Feb. The tooling and effort to get these done and to market means I have to do this in pieces, but as I move to each I will offer up GB's for them.
-Mark
With the Door cards, door pockets, windshield pillars, upper windshield piece, visors, dash tops, carpets, seat vinyl kits (including plaids) , we are trying to allow for a complete package to do the interiors of our cars. It's a process and we are making progress.
Posted by: scallyk9 Dec 23 2021, 12:47 PM
I'd like to buy one. Please add me.
Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 28 2021, 10:14 PM
PMs sent to all so far
-Mark
Posted by: Mitox Dec 31 2021, 10:04 AM
If I can still get in, please add me for one.
Thanks
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Jan 5 2022, 10:16 AM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3348
I finally got around to processing this and the price in the email was listed as $210, with $99 discount for the group buy but its coming up as $225 on the website right now, not $210.
not sure, maybe price went up already?
Thanks, STill going to get it, just wondering why the $15 difference,
Phil
NVM sorry - i see it still comes out to the $126 - all good, order placed
Posted by: DaveB Jan 5 2022, 10:54 AM
I know I'm late but I'd like to buy one too. Please add me. if I need to pay full price, let me know. I can also stop by and pick it up if that helps.
DaveB
Posted by: bossboy302 Jan 5 2022, 12:28 PM
In for one (for '72). Thx!!
Posted by: cal914 Jan 5 2022, 02:44 PM
I would like one how do I go about getting one
Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 22 2022, 03:20 AM
I had intended to close this out, but with the storm and being kind of crazy at the day job, never got back to posting up a closing on this and have had a few others asking.
So to be fair I will be closing this out end of the month (1/31/22)
Thanks to all that have supported making these.
Posted by: pedrok Jan 23 2022, 12:21 PM
In for one ('75)
Thanks
Pedro
Posted by: Long_ago Jan 24 2022, 08:44 PM
Yes that's great.
1 please.
1974
Posted by: BeatNavy May 24 2022, 12:51 PM
Bumping an old(er) group buy thread. I have mine and wanted to finally install. Has anyone does this yet and are there any tips, tricks, suggestions, or pitfalls? It looks straightforward. But those are often famous last words...
Thanks for any help.
Posted by: Root_Werks May 24 2022, 01:00 PM
Just installed mine, hardest part was wrapping the thin part up and over, then tucking the new rubber seal/trim in place. Little tricky to not let the thin material fold up between the metal flange and rubber trim. Makes sort of a "L" shape it has to wrap around.
Also might need to slightly adjust top latches. I had to back mine off just a tiny bit. New pad = new/thicker material.
Posted by: JamesJ May 24 2022, 01:24 PM
I tried to install mine recently, but the two mounting holes(non visor holes) are drilled too large and so I was told to use a washer big enough to anchor the metal backing to the window frame. I have not yet attempted to install again, so I can't say whether or not it will work or if the cap plugs will fit or if the visor holes are good to go. Sigh.
Posted by: BeatNavy May 24 2022, 07:25 PM
Good info guys, thanks. I'll keep in mind when I try to get this in.
I have a growing backlog of products to install and shouldn't buy anymore until that goes down...
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