Question: under the Targa Bar, what are those 6 holes for? |
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Question: under the Targa Bar, what are those 6 holes for? |
Johny Blackstain |
Aug 24 2007, 06:29 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I've been around 914s' for 33 yrs & have no idea what those 6 holes, 3 on the left & 3 on the right, are for?
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BS Chairman |
Aug 24 2007, 07:42 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 98 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 28 |
I've been told that they hold a ski rack. My friend says that he has the racks!?!
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Johny Blackstain |
Aug 24 2007, 07:53 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
That would make sense, since the top comes off. Anyone have any pics of an OEM rack?
BTW- Tom: talk about a bling bling accessory! |
davep |
Aug 24 2007, 08:18 PM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,158 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
Could be for sale.
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Johny Blackstain |
Aug 24 2007, 08:34 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Dave- how the hell does that thing mount onto the car & is that what the holes are really for?
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edrotol |
Aug 24 2007, 09:42 PM
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edrotol Group: Members Posts: 190 Joined: 23-April 06 From: Woburn, MA Member No.: 5,910 Region Association: North East States |
I've been around 914s' for 33 yrs & have no idea what those 6 holes, 3 on the left & 3 on the right, are for? Yes, they are for ski racks. The one shown is the length-of-the-car kind which uses either side where the 3 holes may be but the the across-the-roof one (made of two pieces) uses the 6 holes altogether. Do this. Look under the seal in the front header where the targa attaches to and you will ot two "pits". One long piece of the ski rack attaches to those two "pits" if you want to call it that. Then the other long piece has attachments with triangular shaped ends that is attached to those 6 holes (3 holes per triangular piece) by of course metric bolts. I have a couple of the ski racks that's why I know. When not attached you then use the plastic plugs that comes with the car, either brown or black, to plug the holes. |
scotty b |
Aug 24 2007, 09:57 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Search for ski rack on here. This was brought up a while back and there are some factory pics in that thread. Kinda neat....kinda stupid.....top has to be off to mount the ski rack ( insert frozen nuts smilie (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) )
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anderssj |
Aug 25 2007, 09:57 PM
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Dog is my copilot... Group: Members Posts: 1,666 Joined: 28-January 03 From: VA Member No.: 207 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
A different style ski rack shown on my friend Larry's car--maybe the type scotty b mentioned? (have to remove the top to install the front bar)
I also had a bike rack that used those same holes for the bracket that held the handlebars. Attached image(s) |
davep |
Aug 25 2007, 10:15 PM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,158 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
I don't know if the factory actually offered accessories to fit the car or not. However, that is precisely what the six holes and two receptacles are for. The roof does not have to be fully removed to install the rack, just pulled back about a half inch to expose the receptacles. The plastic cups are there to protect the paint and should not need to be removed. I only know of black cups. Once the nose of the rack is installed into the receptacle, then the roof can be locked into place again, and the rear of the rack can be bolted in place.
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Gustl |
Aug 26 2007, 01:30 AM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,531 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
the ski rack was part of the mag ad "The Schuss Porsche":
(IMG:http://members.rennlist.com/914_collectibles/zPAAd-C12.JPG) the price list for optional equipment from MY'73 (print # 1013.11) shows it too: order number: 914.801.901.10 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Gustl |
euro911 |
Apr 20 2012, 07:40 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,851 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
A different style ski rack shown on my friend Larry's car--maybe the type scotty b mentioned? (have to remove the top to install the front bar) Do you know what wheels those are on Larry's car? They kind of look like ATS, but different than the ATS wheels I've seen in the past.I also had a bike rack that used those same holes for the bracket that held the handlebars. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-207-1188100646.jpg) |
dlkawashima |
Apr 20 2012, 11:51 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,749 Joined: 1-October 10 From: San Jose Member No.: 12,234 Region Association: Northern California |
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euro911 |
Apr 21 2012, 02:16 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,851 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
Just did a Google search on them. Nice wheels - and expensive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
Guess I'll stick with mt cheap ATS wheels. Thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
larryM |
Nov 29 2012, 11:31 PM
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emoze Group: Members Posts: 891 Joined: 1-January 03 From: mid- California Member No.: 65 Region Association: Northern California |
I've been told that they hold a ski rack. My friend says that he has the racks!?! Gary Ski Rack - several different mfgrs & styles - I have 2 sets from early '70's ".. vintage Mohn ski rack for the Porsche 914. Made of aluminum alloy. Simple to install, the top part bolts just under the targa bar in existing factory mounting holes and the rear part attaches to the bumper (tow-eye-hole) with one bolt. Great "extra points" item for Concours, too." recently put em on ebay for $49/set - no bids - |
e_artiles |
Sep 19 2013, 05:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 76 Joined: 14-February 12 From: Corona, CA Member No.: 14,131 Region Association: Southern California |
Can you still get the black plastic plugs that cover the holes under the targa bar?
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BKLA |
Sep 19 2013, 06:16 PM
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Really old member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 14-August 05 From: OR Member No.: 4,590 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I still have my A & T ski rack that I bought in 1974. Front attached to the targa bar, but the rear attached to the tow eye on the rear bumper. Worked great for any ski over 180cm. But my short ballet ski's didn't fit (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
Similar to the locking barracrafter, but both ends had the flip over locking bracket. I fabricated a bike rack similar to the current thule style back then to carry my road bike... but the fulcrum effect played havoc (twist) when cornering even with straps connected to each side of the targa bar. The location also makes a great light bar connection point... it just looks weird... |
Johny Blackstain |
Sep 20 2013, 09:37 AM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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lennyhope |
Jun 11 2014, 12:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 168 Joined: 2-November 11 From: prescot Member No.: 13,736 Region Association: England |
A different style ski rack shown on my friend Larry's car--maybe the type scotty b mentioned? (have to remove the top to install the front bar) I also had a bike rack that used those same holes for the bracket that held the handlebars. Does anyone know what kind of screw fits the 3 (6) holes at the back and how it fits on the front? Screws at the front too? Just bought one of these racks on evilbay. |
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