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? |
Root_Werks |
Aug 2 2010, 11:08 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,308 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
First of all, sunroofs rock and were present on the original steel topped 914. So...
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) Secondly, I did that steel top and regret pretty much every day that I sold that 914. New owner loves it and just won't sell it. I have a thread on here that outlines the build. I'll see if I can find it...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) |
Corkus |
Aug 2 2010, 11:15 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 |
Root, thanks for posting the photos of your steel top. I'm pretty much using them for a blueprint of what I want.
I meant no disrespect for your 924 sunroof. It looks like a quality job. I knew few if any would agree with a solid steel top, but I did not want to insult anyone here. Your work inspired the roof part of my project. Thanks again. First of all, sunroofs rock and were present on the original steel topped 914. So... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) Secondly, I did that steel top and regret pretty much every day that I sold that 914. New owner loves it and just won't sell it. I have a thread on here that outlines the build. I'll see if I can find it...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) |
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