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> 914 2.0 > 3.0 GT Conversion, On the road!
defianty
post Mar 10 2019, 09:34 AM
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Years ago a bought a replacement targa top that was in much better condition than the one I got with my car. However like many others it had lost a corner at some point in its life. It was a presentable top but need looking at now.

This is the damaged corner.

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After cleaning the area I started to build it up using fibreglass filler.

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Before long I had enough filler there to enable me to reshape the corner as it would have originally been.

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post Mar 10 2019, 09:35 AM
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On removing the latch hardwear I came across one screw that wouldn't budge and in the end I had to drill out the insert.

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Once I had the insert out I could see that it closely resembled a rivnut.

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So with some strong two part adhesive I glued in a rivnut in its place.

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post Mar 10 2019, 09:35 AM
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I'd seen Raptor Beliner used before to repaint the targa texture and fairly recently U-POL have released it in 2K Aerosol. After finding a couple of rather cheap cans on Ebay I decided to go that route.

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With the roof sanded down almost smooth with 80 grit and a few small repairs made and primered I was ready to give it a go.

Two cans later the job was done. To start with the finish was a bit patchy but I was prepared for that I knew it would impove after it had flashed off.

So 24 hours later this it what I had.

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And here's that corner repair

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post Mar 10 2019, 09:35 AM
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The next day I refitted the original Perlon and refurbished latches I did a few months ago along with new fittings.

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Really happy with the result. The texture of the raptor liner is a bit finer than the original finish but it's closer to the finish of the vinyl on the sail panels.
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post Mar 10 2019, 09:45 AM
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Looks new. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Mar 10 2019, 11:42 AM
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I love the simplicity...and complexity...of 914 tops. 50 years later no manufacturer has come close. You’ve done a beautiful job on it.
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post Mar 10 2019, 11:50 AM
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Top job! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

Seriously, that looks super.
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post Mar 10 2019, 12:25 PM
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Nice job... looks really good.
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post Mar 10 2019, 01:30 PM
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Looks brilliant pal. Another project superbly executed!
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post Mar 10 2019, 01:44 PM
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Thanks for the comments guys. Another job done!
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post Mar 10 2019, 01:56 PM
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Nice work! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) I like the painted rear targa latches. I've been trying to figure out how to take mine apart for replating and get them back together after. I think I'll just follow your lead. Also good to know Raptor is available in spray bomb form.
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post Mar 11 2019, 08:25 AM
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It's painted! I was speechless when I first saw the car. It truly looks fantastic at this stage it's just a gun finish but it still looks impressive.

Plan now is not to rush and leave it a couple of weeks for the paint to harden before polishing. All being well I should take delivery of it at the end of the month.


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post Mar 11 2019, 08:26 AM
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post Mar 11 2019, 08:49 AM
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That looks.... well, let me think....
Words are failing me, but holy moly. That looks so f-ing GREAT! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

I'm thinking you made a great call on changing the paint color!
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post Mar 11 2019, 08:56 AM
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So beautiful. Congratulations (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Mar 11 2019, 10:02 AM
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That looks so f-ing GREAT!


That's exactly what I said to the painter (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Mar 11 2019, 10:47 AM
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Simply stunning. You will have NO regrets on the color correction. It looks liquid. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
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post Mar 11 2019, 01:09 PM
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Simply stunning. You will have NO regrets on the color correction. It looks liquid. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)


Thanks, no regrets here at all!
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post Mar 11 2019, 02:11 PM
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All of it is.....(IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) .
That is mega! Congrats Stephen
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Is the targa hardware painted or powder coated? If painted, what type paint did you use? The finish looks great.

The targa top finish also is impressive. Excellent finish for aerosol spray can bedliner.
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