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? |
GeorgeRud |
Aug 2 2010, 09:29 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I talked to George Hussey a few years back about welding a solid top on the 914 ala 916, and he had some fellows (in England I think) that could do it. It was an awful lot of work (translate $$$$$$), so unless one has the skills to do it themselves, it's probably not really feasable for most of us.
The car does look awful nice with that sunroof however. As I get older, I also like the idea of AC and other comforts more and more. |
realred914 |
Aug 4 2010, 10:57 AM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,086 Joined: 1-April 10 From: california Member No.: 11,541 Region Association: None |
The car does look awful nice with that sunroof however. As I get older, I also like the idea of AC and other comforts more and more. some more old guy car stuff: I be neeidng an assist lift driver seat to help get me in and out, stoping donw is harder and harder. the 914 eeds that gerital bottle holder, they never came with them. of course a seat mounted relief tube is a must, that will save on frequent stops. the windshield I am thinking of taking to a glass grinder and have it converted to a Bi-focal windshiled, to help me see things both near and far even when I forget my glasses. not to forget forgeting, there needs to be a white board and felt pen to make notes of all the things i am likely to forget. The automatic heart defibiulator mounted in teh steering colum is also needed, just lean forward till your chest touches the steering wheel,at teh first sign of a heart attack, Press the red heart attack button, and zap, your as good as new, a jump start to teh heart. let us not forget the old mans baseball hat collection shelf below the rear window. need room for a bout twenty hats or so. Curb fellers, cant park with out |
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