 Targa Tops, The differences between early and late |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
| PRS914-6 |
 Jun 20 2007, 09:52 PM
Post
#1
|
|
Excellence Magazine Project 914 3.6  Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,278 Joined: 20-May 06 From: Central California Member No.: 6,031 Region Association: None   |
The differences between the early (pre 73) and later Targa tops is shown below. The most significant difference is the step where the window seals attach. I suspect due to the different windows used in the 73 up cars. I'm checking that out now. The step is noticeably taller or hangs lower on the later tops.
Other differences are shown but I suspect they won't have a major impact. Thanks for those at WCR who volunteered their tops for the inspection    |
   |
 
|
  |
Replies
| Slick914 |
Feb 15 2009, 12:59 PM
Post
#2
|
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 236 Joined: 10-June 07 From: Lorain, OH Member No.: 7,802 |
This is good information. Maybe it would be better suited in the originality forum where it might be easier to find?
My 73 has an early top according to the info here. Is it possible that my 73 came with the early top or is it certain that it was replaced at some point in time? It seams to fit pretty good. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
|
|
|
| dw914er |
Feb 15 2009, 01:11 PM
Post
#3
|
|
Planning Cities Group: Members Posts: 2,365 Joined: 1-March 08 From: Yucaipa, CA Member No.: 8,763 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(Slick914 @ Feb 15 2009, 10:59 AM)  This is good information. Maybe it would be better suited in the originality forum where it might be easier to find? My 73 has an early top according to the info here. Is it possible that my 73 came with the early top or is it certain that it was replaced at some point in time? It seams to fit pretty good. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) im pretty sure my 73 has an early top too... if thats the case then thats the way my car came. |
|
|
|
| SirAndy |
Feb 15 2009, 03:42 PM
Post
#4
|
|
Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,366 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(dw914er @ Feb 15 2009, 11:11 AM) QUOTE(Slick914 @ Feb 15 2009, 10:59 AM) This is good information. Maybe it would be better suited in the originality forum where it might be easier to find? My 73 has an early top according to the info here. Is it possible that my 73 came with the early top or is it certain that it was replaced at some point in time? It seams to fit pretty good. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) im pretty sure my 73 has an early top too... if thats the case then thats the way my car came. '73 was a transition year. If you have a '73 with a early top, i suspect you also have the early windows and mechanism, as they go together. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Andy |
|
|
|
| dw914er |
Feb 15 2009, 03:58 PM
Post
#5
|
|
Planning Cities Group: Members Posts: 2,365 Joined: 1-March 08 From: Yucaipa, CA Member No.: 8,763 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Feb 15 2009, 01:42 PM) QUOTE(dw914er @ Feb 15 2009, 11:11 AM) QUOTE(Slick914 @ Feb 15 2009, 10:59 AM) This is good information. Maybe it would be better suited in the originality forum where it might be easier to find? My 73 has an early top according to the info here. Is it possible that my 73 came with the early top or is it certain that it was replaced at some point in time? It seams to fit pretty good. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) im pretty sure my 73 has an early top too... if thats the case then thats the way my car came. '73 was a transition year. If you have a '73 with a early top, i suspect you also have the early windows and mechanism, as they go together. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Andy which month was the turn around? My car was built july 73, so I suspect that august+ was the later then? |
|
|
|
| rascobo |
Feb 15 2009, 04:29 PM
Post
#6
|
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 203 Joined: 26-July 07 From: Portland,OR. Member No.: 7,948 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(dw914er @ Feb 15 2009, 01:58 PM) QUOTE(SirAndy @ Feb 15 2009, 01:42 PM) QUOTE(dw914er @ Feb 15 2009, 11:11 AM) QUOTE(Slick914 @ Feb 15 2009, 10:59 AM) This is good information. Maybe it would be better suited in the originality forum where it might be easier to find? My 73 has an early top according to the info here. Is it possible that my 73 came with the early top or is it certain that it was replaced at some point in time? It seams to fit pretty good. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) im pretty sure my 73 has an early top too... if thats the case then thats the way my car came. '73 was a transition year. If you have a '73 with a early top, i suspect you also have the early windows and mechanism, as they go together. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Andy which month was the turn around? My car was built july 73, so I suspect that august+ was the later then? Add My '73 to the others with an early top, but definately the late model window mechanism. I've don't believe any '73s came with early windows, so it seems unlikely so many '73s would be running around with the early tops if they were incompatible. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) (right back at Ya!) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Scott |
|
|
|
| SirAndy |
Feb 15 2009, 04:39 PM
Post
#7
|
|
Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,366 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(rascobo @ Feb 15 2009, 02:29 PM) would be running around with the early tops if they were incompatible. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) (right back at Ya!) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) I've got a late top and early windows and it does not seal right at all. The top should match the windows ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Andy PS: Maybe the transition year was '72, can't remember. Somewhere in there they switched windows and tops ... |
|
|
|
Posts in this topic
PRS914-6 Targa Tops Jun 20 2007, 09:52 PM
PRS914-6 RE: Targa Tops Jun 20 2007, 10:00 PM PRS914-6 RE: Targa Tops Jun 20 2007, 10:02 PM SirAndy 1st!
damm, that's one ugly late top you g... Jun 20 2007, 10:02 PM
PRS914-6
1st!
damm, that's one ugly late top you ... Jun 20 2007, 11:29 PM dgrooover
[quote name='dw914er' post='1134178' date='Feb 15... May 11 2019, 12:00 PM mepstein
[quote name='dw914er' post='1134178' date='Feb 1... May 11 2019, 12:06 PM zoomCat
[quote name='dw914er' post='1134178' date='Feb 1... Feb 8 2022, 02:19 PM PRS914-6 .....and there are seal changes as well. Hey Andy... Feb 15 2009, 04:52 PM computers4kids Any yet another difference...the height of the rub... May 9 2009, 09:06 AM Phoenix-MN
Any yet another difference...the height of the ru... Sep 17 2013, 05:50 PM Krieger
Any yet another difference...the height of the ru... May 26 2014, 07:13 PM ripper911 Looks like it's early on left and later on rig... May 26 2014, 07:19 PM kkid What about the weight difference?
Mine is insanely... May 26 2014, 10:16 PM dlkawashima
What about the weight difference?
Mine is insanel... May 26 2014, 11:47 PM Larmo63 Early doors are screw type and late doors are scis... May 26 2014, 10:24 PM euro911 I had heard that there were two different types, b... Aug 18 2015, 01:35 AM AZBanks I am building an early car (71) but I picked up a ... Jul 19 2018, 06:37 PM SirAndy
I am building an early car (71) but I picked up a... Jul 19 2018, 06:39 PM AZBanks My plan is to swap all the hardware from the late ... Jul 19 2018, 07:27 PM SirAndy What I was really wondering is if the hardware mou... Jul 19 2018, 08:58 PM Chi-town I have a few late tops available May 11 2019, 03:19 PM gtbarnes
I have a few late tops available
I think the onl... Jan 17 2021, 05:10 AM Type 47 I have 2 tops for my resto and I was just looking ... Feb 9 2022, 04:06 PM Montreal914
Any yet another difference...the height of the ru... Dec 1 2023, 11:03 AM bdstone914
Any yet another difference...the height of the r... Dec 1 2023, 05:45 PM bdstone914 Oops Dec 1 2023, 05:46 PM Montreal914 Yes Bruce, you have a nice picture of that in anot... Dec 1 2023, 06:32 PM |
2 User(s) are reading this topic (2 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 30th November 2025 - 10:03 AM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2025 IPS, Inc.