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Posted by: GWN7 Jun 4 2005, 12:39 AM

Replacement Traga top holders made from new rubber

Fronts - made from soft rubber for painted targa tops

Rears- left or right side (if you just need one let me know by PM or Email which side)

Price - $11.50 per item

Payment - Paypal to - not accepted anymore

or by cheque or money order to:

Bruce Napier
P.O. Box 565
Pembina, ND
58271

If paying by Cheque or money order pm or email me as I don't go to the post office unless I have to

*Shipping from Canada is now $12 (what Canada Post charges me)
*Shipping to a US address is $3 (shipped from US post office) and I combine all items to get them to you for the cheapest price.

Your choice
Rears.....


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Posted by: GWN7 Jun 4 2005, 12:40 AM

Fronts....


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Posted by: redshift Jun 5 2005, 06:15 PM

Nicer than new. These treat your top better than factory parts do.

Thanks Bruce!


M

Posted by: 41ghost Jun 23 2005, 11:13 AM

i would like to get the other ones i'll need for these two cars, i need 2 sets of front and one set of rears, how do we proseed, you can email me at Dreamzwvr@aol.com or call 1- 317- 431- 3621. ask for Drew

Posted by: redshift Jun 23 2005, 12:09 PM

Send Bruce a PM



M

Posted by: messix Jul 13 2005, 08:32 PM

i ordered and paid for a set on june 16. still havent recieved them yet.

whats up?

Posted by: messix Jul 14 2005, 01:20 AM

Posted by: mk114 Jul 18 2005, 08:25 PM

I paid forty bucks to get these and have not received them
through paypal

I even included 5 bucks for shipping

Name:
Bruce Napier
Email:
bnapier@escape.ca

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Total Amount:
-$45.00 USD

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Date:
Jun. 14, 2005
Time:
17:32:39 PDT
Status:
Completed

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Subject:
didn't know if you needed shipping
Note:
didn't know if you needed shipping
Shipping Address:

Michael Harris
964 E Austin Ave
Salt Lake city, UT 84106
United States
Confirmed

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Funding Type:
PayPal Funds
Funding Source:
$45.00 USD - PayPal Account


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Michael Harris

Posted by: JmuRiz Jul 25 2005, 09:21 AM

What's the status on these parts...I want to know if people are getting them before I put my own order in. Thanks!!!

Posted by: Kerrys914 Jul 25 2005, 11:07 AM

I have ordered TWICE from him and all parts arrived as described (just took awhile). There was/is an issue with the frequency he gets to the post office (It's a very long drive for him.)

This issue came up a few months ago but I believe everyone got their parts, just took longer then normal.

The parts are much better then OEM and are worth the wait.


Best of luck and I hope he chimes in here

Posted by: mk114 Jul 25 2005, 01:54 PM

I received mine too like the previous post just took awhile

Posted by: messix Jul 25 2005, 02:55 PM

i got mine finally. they look like he's have QC trouble though. the parts are pretty rough looking.

aside from that they are functional.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Jul 25 2005, 03:32 PM

These holders are soft enough to prevent damage to the edges of painted tops. A little slow--due his location, but worth the wait !

Posted by: JmuRiz Jul 26 2005, 09:05 AM

QUOTE (jim_hoyland @ Jul 25 2005, 01:32 PM)

These holders are soft enough to prevent damage to the edges of painted tops. A little slow--due his location, but worth the wait !

Ahhh, makes sence now, I know the canada -> USA post office takes forever typically. I think i'll order some fronts. I have some newish rubber rears already so I don't think I need them. Thanks for the updates guys!

Posted by: GWN7 Jul 26 2005, 10:06 AM

Actually what happened was my inventory was melted. I post cure them in the oven at 125F for 3-4 hrs and the step son came home and decided to make a pizza and turned the oven up to 450F. I ended up with a tray of melted rubber. Then I had some production problems replacing inventory (used up my material inventory and supplier was out).

I ship from the USA because if I shipped from here, Canada Post dosen't have a small package rate to the USA and each shipment would cost $22 for freight. Plus post 9/11 all shipments go thru one of two exit ports which can take 3-4 weeks to get to where they are suppost to.

Posted by: tat2dphreak Jul 26 2005, 10:13 AM

I bet that was a shitty tasting pizza!

Posted by: vesnyder Aug 15 2005, 08:09 PM

Bruce - Does the $10/item include shipping? Thanks

Posted by: GWN7 Aug 17 2005, 10:10 PM

Yes, that includes shipping in the USA.

A perk for club members.

Posted by: mikeyb33 Sep 6 2005, 12:24 PM

Just to add my $0.02: I just bought a set and they're great.

FYI to those not intimately familiar with these parts: The rear supports are "left" and "right" for a reason, even though they look identical: There's a very small "notch" on side of each part - very easy to miss - which is to clear the latching hardware in the targa top. When installing, the "notch" side faces inboard, towards center of the car.

(I discovered this when installing my new parts - my car's previous owner had installed the old ones reversed.. the top fits the bumpers even better when they're installed properly!)

Posted by: JmuRiz Sep 19 2005, 01:02 PM

Installed and used my front holders this weekend at the East Coast Cookout...awesome, so much easier to get the top in w/o fear of snapping the stock hard plastic holders.

Posted by: StratPlayer Sep 27 2005, 11:19 AM

Sending money via paypal, looking forward to these. Front an Rear

Posted by: repro914gt Sep 29 2005, 07:49 PM

I am a little concerned.

I ordered and paid for a full set of front and rears on august 28, 2005. I too, paid $45.00 assuming $5.00 for shipping. Subsequently, I recieved an email from Bruce on sept. 7th stating that the would go out on Friday (the 9th).

Four weeks seems to be the status quo for shipment of these products. So this week I sent Bruce a couple of emails and have had no reply. I haven't recieved any notice that there was a problem with shipping or a tracking number as promised. Of course, I haven't recieved the items, either.

I don't have a problem waiting but I do have a problem with misleading communication and no response to my queries. A simple response regarding the status of my order is warranted.

Being relatively new to this on-line club, I have had very good results with the other members that I have interacted with and ordered parts through. My hope is that this is an isolated problem and there is a simple explanation.



Update: recieved an email today (10.01.05) He has had transportation problems. quote from his email: "They will go out Monday (I work Sat & Sun) Will send you a tracking # then."

Posted by: Gary Dec 27 2005, 08:03 PM

Hi Bruce,

Are these still available? I'm up for a set of 4.

Posted by: GWN7 Dec 28 2005, 12:23 AM

Hi Gary,

yes they are. Next ship date is the 30 th. I tryed to send some from up here but they never got to whom they were suppost to, so back to sending them USPS.

Posted by: Gary Dec 28 2005, 07:21 PM

Cool. Payment sent for a set of four via paypal.

Posted by: sk8kat1 Jan 9 2006, 06:00 PM

bruce just cjecking in to see if you were able to send out those targa holders for me on the 30th

mike masters

Posted by: bd1308 Jan 9 2006, 09:38 PM

dang...I keep on forgetting about these things....

I gotta find envelope again.

b

Posted by: mrdezyne Jan 10 2006, 04:08 PM

Bruce,

Looks like a group of very satisfied 914 owners you have been able to help, I'd like to join the crowd so send me one set of two front and two rear please. Heading to PayPal right now to make good on payment....

Mrdezyne
Tulsa Oklahoma

Duh, um, looks like my payment will be split into two $20 Paypal transactions, I thought it said $10/pair. Sorry. Heading back to PP.....

Posted by: tyler Jan 11 2006, 02:08 PM

Bruce,
Still waiting for mine too from the 30th.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jan 11 2006, 02:32 PM

bruce informed me that he couldnt get to the post office until this upcoming friday.

Posted by: Michael N Jan 16 2006, 01:22 PM

Paypal sent. 2-fronts and one each rear left and right.

Posted by: sk8kat1 Jan 18 2006, 01:19 PM

any word about shipping yet from 12/30 --> 1/3 ?

Posted by: tyler Jan 19 2006, 02:34 PM

I'm still waiting also.

Posted by: sk8kat1 Jan 19 2006, 04:49 PM

my $ was sent 12/23 --

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jan 19 2006, 07:52 PM

guys. i can vouch for bruce. he will make good. im also waiting. no sweat.

as i recall bruce is in a mandatory 10day fireman training gig.

ill tell him to come post here to clear up this for yall...

AA

Posted by: MattR Jan 19 2006, 09:17 PM

Bruce is a really good guy. Dont worry, your money isnt lost...

Posted by: GWN7 Jan 20 2006, 04:59 PM

Hi guys and thanks for the kind words.

Yes I am working straight days now (not my choice). Today was #10 of 10 in a row and I haven't been able to make the 4.5 hr drive to my US address to ship these out. The Post Office there is closed by the time I get off work. I sent a set from up here to one guy and they never got there. The only way to insure that they can be tracked when I send them from here is to send them small packet rate, which is about $22.00 to send them and I'm sure that you don't want to pay the extra. The only day I can get down to the USA is Sat and the post office there is only open from 9:30 to 10:00am I was planning on going tomorrow morning but I have to go meet the RCMP at my other house (4 hrs away). They have reported it as being broken into and I have to go see what is missing and give a description. I can't go Sunday because the RCMP there only work on major cases on weekends and a B & E dosen't qualify. He's meeting me tomorrow because if he dosen't it will be a month before I can get out there.

So sorry for the delays but I will not be able to ship till next Saturday because of this.

Posted by: messix Jan 26 2006, 12:35 AM

bruce is a good old fart . he'll make good on your order.
the price you pay for getting something that some one is willing to make very small quantaties for a very limited market in their own spare time, is to wait till they can do it and ship it.

Posted by: tyler Feb 13 2006, 02:02 PM

Bruce,
I paid you on 12/28/05 and I'm still waiting.
What's going on?

Posted by: GWN7 Feb 13 2006, 06:08 PM

Hi,

I've been working straight days (mon-fri) and I haven't been able to get to the USA to send them from there. I'm a 2 hr drive to my P.O. Box there and it closes at 4:30, the same time I finish here. I tryed to send a set from here and they didn't arrive, so I was out the pieces and the freight. I'm back on shift next week and they will go out then.

sorry for the delay

Bruce

Posted by: sk8kat1 Feb 26 2006, 06:17 PM

bruce just checking in to see if had made it out to the post office yet ?

Posted by: porsche913b_sp Feb 28 2006, 07:35 PM

Hi Bruce, I paypal'd you on 2/25/06 for a set of holders. Then I was going thru my box of extra stuff that came with my car. The PO had purchased the replacement holder, but never replaced it. Stupid me, I should have checked first. If it is not too late to reverse that paypal. If it is not possible. No biggie. I will be waiting for the holders.

Thanks in Advance
Ted

Posted by: GWN7 Feb 28 2006, 07:44 PM

Ted,

no problem reverse is on it's way.

Last Friday was the first chance I was able to go South, but unfortunatley a snow storm closed the roads. North Dakota got 12" of that uggly white stuff. I'm heading South again this Friday baring any unforseen circumstances.

Posted by: messix Mar 13 2006, 01:39 AM

hey bruce, have you thought about making replacement bushings for sway bars [the drop links and body bushings] and other applications?

Posted by: tyler Mar 13 2006, 01:58 PM

Has there been any more unforseen circumstances or did they finalll get mailed??

Posted by: McMark Mar 14 2006, 05:20 PM

I offered to ship for Bruce awhile back. That offer is always open.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Mar 14 2006, 07:40 PM

Bruce - ill be your US drop shipper..... no big deal

hope all is well and let us know when you get a chance to ship

Posted by: Engman Mar 14 2006, 08:13 PM

I was gonna make the same offer - but looks like you have many to choose from should you wish.

Hope to see you at another FFC!

M

Posted by: tyler Mar 24 2006, 09:03 AM

Bruce, What's happening?????

Posted by: lagunero Mar 26 2006, 03:21 PM

I'll take a set when whomever starts shipping these

Posted by: tyler Mar 27 2006, 02:26 PM

Bruce, where are you??

Posted by: sk8kat1 Mar 28 2006, 08:21 PM

bruce not be a pain in the ass but it's getting warm and I am hoping my car will let go of the jackstands soon

and my payment was sent back on 12/23 --- any idea when these will ship?

Posted by: GWN7 Mar 30 2006, 09:44 PM

QUOTE (sk8kat1 @ Mar 28 2006, 06:21 PM)

bruce not be a pain in the ass but it's getting warm and I am hoping my car will let go of the jackstands soon  :rolleyes:  :D and my payment was sent back on 12/23 --- any idea when these will ship?

Check you mail box over the next few days....the other thing we talked about is in the box too.... Let me know how it fits?

Sorry was away for a short bit......hard to get internet in the hospital......

Posted by: Gary Mar 30 2006, 11:00 PM

Bruce,

Hope mine are en route too - looking forward to using them.

Posted by: messix Mar 30 2006, 11:25 PM

hey bruce are you ok ? man don't disappear like that people get worried.

if your not home by 11pm, you call home and let us know young man.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Apr 1 2006, 06:49 PM

rec'd mine today. top notch product. all of my 914's will get these (when i get more!!!).

Bruce is a great guy

Posted by: tyler Apr 3 2006, 08:04 AM

Mine came also. thanks

Posted by: Gary Apr 3 2006, 07:49 PM

Got mine today - thnx Bruce.

Posted by: sk8kat1 Apr 4 2006, 07:10 PM

bruce got both today .. I will work with them this weekend and let you know .. thanks again ..

mike

Posted by: GWN7 Apr 4 2006, 08:08 PM

Mike,

your the closest one and it took the longest to arrive...

Let me know about the "fit" on the other thing....I'll be back Sunday......

Posted by: GWN7 Apr 4 2006, 11:03 PM

Let me check in the morning when I get home from work. They should have gone with the others last week and I put tracking numbers on them all.

Posted by: GWN7 Apr 16 2006, 10:56 AM

Due to the slight water problems incountered between myself and the border. Shipping will only be done from now on from here. This means that what Canada Post charges me is added to the price. I spent several hours checking different Zip codes and the average is $12 to ship. If your not in a rush let me know and the price will be the original. Next day into the system add $12 to any order.

This is my fav bar that I used to stop in for a cold one at the border......the guys are standing on the road...the bar is below it's grade....


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Posted by: GWN7 Apr 21 2006, 10:44 PM

Next cheap ship date (postage included if you are in the USA) is May 1st which means have your order to me by April 28th. If your going to the swap meet on the 30th let me know and I will bring them there.

Posted by: Michael N Apr 21 2006, 11:10 PM

Bruce,

Paypal sent and confirmed on Jan 16th, 2006. Please send with the order being shipped May 1st. I am almost finished with my rebuild and will need soon.

Thanks

Posted by: Michael N Apr 22 2006, 10:39 PM

Bruce,

Thanks for the reply and also thanks for making products for restorations.

Posted by: SirAndy May 6 2006, 07:43 PM

hey Bruce, i got mine!

they look great and i really like the cherry scent ...
Andy

Posted by: GWN7 Oct 19 2006, 12:12 PM

Due to a increase in my raw material supplies I will be forced to increase my price effective Nov 1, 2006

Orders received before then will be at the old price of $10 per item

New pricing is shown on first page of this thread.

Posted by: shelby/914 Feb 26 2007, 06:15 PM

Bruce, they came today. Look great! but smell like burnt pizza

Posted by: rfuerst911sc Feb 26 2007, 06:43 PM

Bruce PM sent.

Posted by: rfuerst911sc Apr 20 2007, 08:33 PM

I mailed a check on 2/27/07 for a set of four. Haven't heard from Bruce in a while any update on my order? I've sent several PM's. Thanks

Posted by: woobn8r May 6 2007, 08:23 PM

Are you still doing these?

Cheers,

Sean

Posted by: michaelt55 May 6 2007, 09:44 PM

I would surely like a set too...


Michael

Posted by: rfuerst911sc May 12 2007, 06:55 AM

Has anyone heard from Bruce? My order is almost 3 months old !!!

Posted by: woobn8r May 12 2007, 07:41 PM

Maybe he is waiting for the snow to melt...or at least be under 4 feet deep!

Posted by: mrhurtalot May 19 2007, 01:39 PM

excellent. mine just broke two days ago.


what do you expect from 30 someodd year old rubber!

Posted by: rfuerst911sc May 19 2007, 03:35 PM

It may take 30 years for Bruce to send my order.

Posted by: kconway May 20 2007, 12:23 PM

Not knocking Bruce's product as they look great.

However, if you need those parts quickly, why not try Pelican? 3 days to my door and cheaper for the fronts if you don't need the non OEM rubber version Bruce is making. Rear will cost you a bit more though.

Posted by: rfuerst911sc May 20 2007, 01:11 PM

I order lots of parts from Pelican but I liked the look of these. Why would I order another set if I have these on order from Bruce? The real question is will he ever ship my order? Has anyone heard from him? I'm a long ways away from needing these I purchased these in anticipation of needing them after I repaint. Regardless Bruce needs to man up and send the parts it's been 3 months !!!

Posted by: kconway May 20 2007, 11:56 PM

This message was intended for those who haven't ordered yet obviously...just wanted to provide those who haven't ordered yet another option.

Posted by: GWN7 May 21 2007, 03:26 AM

If you have been expecting something from me and live in one of the following Zip codes your package is on it's way:

33566-4321, 87124, 95816, 95138, 91730-8327, 07934, 94703, 32829, 90807, 93401, 93311

Posted by: rfuerst911sc May 21 2007, 04:19 PM

Bruce I received my order today............thank you. Is there a left and right to these or do they fit either side?

Posted by: swood May 21 2007, 08:06 PM

Got mine today too. Thanks. Wasn't exactly what I ordered, but I'll let it slide. Hope all is well.

Posted by: GWN7 May 21 2007, 10:57 PM

The notch goes to the middle...has to do with the slight curve of the top

Posted by: HalM Jun 11 2007, 12:12 PM

Bruce, so I am sure of this, you only take checks and money orders now?

Posted by: GWN7 Jun 11 2007, 02:39 PM

Yes, due to pay pal being (insert derogitory comment)

Send me a cheque with a note for what you need and if it is just one of something please specify left or right (it makes a difference on some stuff). Also USPS has raised their rates so I had to also.

Posted by: ericread Mar 14 2008, 11:29 AM

Are these items still available? If so, what is teh current asking price?

My thanks.

Posted by: GWN7 Mar 14 2008, 01:43 PM

Yes,

Information is all on the first page of this thread

Posted by: HeavyHeavy May 11 2008, 11:58 AM

I placed my order and sent my Paypal payment 2 months ago
and still haven't received my order. About 3 weeks ago, I
was told that my order would go out "this week". Since
then, I haven't received any responses to my messages
asking for the status of my order. All that's left to do is
contact Paypal and let them know.

It's too bad. I wanted to support a member vendor to get
the parts I needed.

Posted by: gary beck May 12 2008, 12:05 PM

Same here also.
Bruce send the end caps like you said you would, I paid you with paypal back in March.

Posted by: HeavyHeavy May 13 2008, 11:47 AM

Contacted Paypal to try to reverse the payment. Perhaps a
vendor that accepts payment, but doesn't deliver the product
shouldn't be allowed to advertise here.

Posted by: computers4kids Nov 15 2008, 09:28 PM

Are the soft targa top holders still available for painted tops?

Posted by: Sleepin Dec 1 2008, 09:42 AM

What if we live in the US and only have checks, not cheques?

I will be ordering a set of these from you shortly Bruce!

Posted by: charliew Dec 5 2008, 02:41 PM

So it looks like the procedure is to just mail a check and a note about what you want and probably way before you need them, in my case, the parts will arrive? 11.50 x 4 = 46.00 + 3.00 = 49.00?

Posted by: montoya 73 2.0 May 25 2009, 09:59 PM

Bruce, Are these still available? I see that a couple of guys didn't quite follow the instructions. PM me if your still good to go.

Posted by: charliew May 25 2009, 10:20 PM

I don't know but some guys can't read they sent paypal and 6/11/07 he said no more paypal only checks or money order. They paypaled 5/08. I wanted some but I'm not sure I will ever get them so I'm gonna wait till Bruce pipes up again.