I want a welded steel roof, Probably as popular as the flu... Anyone do this? |
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I want a welded steel roof, Probably as popular as the flu... Anyone do this? |
Corkus |
Aug 2 2010, 11:04 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 14-June 10 From: N. Calif & S. AZ Member No.: 11,834 Region Association: None |
I had a 914 in the 70's and liked the targa top back then. But in my middle age I have a solid dislike for convertible anythings, targa tops, sunroofs, convertibles, semi-convertibles or anything but a simple steel roof.
I also like the extra chassis stiffness a welded steel top will add. Here is a steel top but with a 924 sunroof. I don't get the sunroof but then I don't expect anyone to think a solid steel roof is a good idea either. Anyone weld a steel top on their 914? |
jmill |
Aug 2 2010, 11:19 AM
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Green Hornet Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I remember reading about that build. The top was done beautifully. Did you have it work just like the stock 924 where you could just pop it up or remove it completely? If so I don't think it gets any better.
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Root_Werks |
Aug 2 2010, 11:28 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,319 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I remember reading about that build. The top was done beautifully. Did you have it work just like the stock 924 where you could just pop it up or remove it completely? If so I don't think it gets any better. Yup, worked just like a factory 924/early 944 manual sunroof. Both front and rear drain tubes were properly installed as well. You could prop it up or just take it out and toss it in either the front or rear trunks. I drove the 914-6 daily for months in the pouring PNW rain, never leaked, not once. The interior of the car was SOOOOOOO much quieter than any targa topped 914. The chassis was crazy stiff. I'd love to do another one, but holy mother of welding! It's a lot of work. I never take offense to anything, just giving folks a hard time. It's all in fun. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Oh and Troy, kiss my what? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bootyshake.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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