914 Soft Top, Any know where to get a soft top? |
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914 Soft Top, Any know where to get a soft top? |
retrofive |
Aug 28 2005, 10:25 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 28-August 05 From: Oregon Member No.: 4,693 |
I really would like to add a soft top to my 914, however can't seem to find one anywhere. I dont really care if I have to construct it myself or not. A friend of mine has a 05 Lotus Elise, the soft top for it is really simple in design (3 fiber glass rods and "pop" into place supporting the canvas) . I dont see why something like that for the 914 would be too difficult.
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STL914 |
Aug 31 2005, 07:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,180 Joined: 22-October 03 From: O'Fallon, MO Member No.: 1,271 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
When I bought my first 914 back in 98, I also had the thought of making an alternative to the F/G top.
My idea was a retractable soft top much like the spring loaded, roll up covers found on many SUVs to hide packages in the rear compartment. The housing for the soft top would mount to the top of the targa bar using the same factory latches with a couple of brackets under the rear of the targa. The front of the soft top would pull out from the housing and attach to the windshield frame, again using factory latches. That was seven years ago, and this idea of mine had been forgotten until recently due to this thread. Back to the drawing board!! |
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