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bruce54
post Oct 22 2012, 04:59 PM
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My brother-in law has a targa top that has a moon roof (Fixed plexiglass), was that an option or an aftermarket thing? On a 914.
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post Oct 22 2012, 05:25 PM
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post Oct 22 2012, 05:48 PM
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I just never could understand why someone would put a sunroof in a top that will come off in under 10 seconds
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post Oct 22 2012, 06:05 PM
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I just never could understand why someone would put a sunroof in a top that will come off in under 10 seconds
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post Oct 22 2012, 06:35 PM
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A picture would be good ... maybe it's a Saratoga (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)


Anybody remember the story about a '63 Corvair that some lady listed in a classified ad for a really cheap price?... turned out to be a '63 Corvertte that belonged to her deceased son who was killed in Nam?


"you wanna talk about old ladies that dont know what they got? listen to this. my friend jeff told me about a buddy he worked with who likes to buy older cars (50s-70s era) and fix them up and sell them. his buddy saw an ad in the paper listing a 63 corvair for four thousand dollars, good condition. naturally, this piqued his interest, as corvairs are worth much more (I think. they aint fast but still sought after). anyway, its this old lady out in the country who's selling it. she tells him its out in the barn and he can take a look at it. he goes out to the barn, comes back and tells her he cant buy it for that much. he needs to give her more. the lady kept insisting that he buy it. he told her she didnt know what she had and she said she wanted to get rid of it. well, turns out the corvair was no corvair but actually a 63 corvette stingray split window. needless to say, the guy bought it, then sold it for close to 70 grand and made a down payment on a house!"
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post Oct 22 2012, 07:02 PM
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QUOTE(euro911 @ Oct 22 2012, 05:35 PM) *

A picture would be good ... maybe it's a Saratoga (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)


Anybody remember the story about a '63 Corvair that some lady listed in a classified ad for a really cheap price?... turned out to be a '63 Corvertte that belonged to her deceased son who was killed in Nam?


"you wanna talk about old ladies that dont know what they got? listen to this. my friend jeff told me about a buddy he worked with who likes to buy older cars (50s-70s era) and fix them up and sell them. his buddy saw an ad in the paper listing a 63 corvair for four thousand dollars, good condition. naturally, this piqued his interest, as corvairs are worth much more (I think. they aint fast but still sought after). anyway, its this old lady out in the country who's selling it. she tells him its out in the barn and he can take a look at it. he goes out to the barn, comes back and tells her he cant buy it for that much. he needs to give her more. the lady kept insisting that he buy it. he told her she didnt know what she had and she said she wanted to get rid of it. well, turns out the corvair was no corvair but actually a 63 corvette stingray split window. needless to say, the guy bought it, then sold it for close to 70 grand and made a down payment on a house!"

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post Oct 22 2012, 07:13 PM
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How about the one about a guy who bought a '64 911 for only $2,700. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)


... of course that happened 35 years ago (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Oct 23 2012, 02:36 AM
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Oof, yous guys are killing me.

Q. "Maybe it's a Saratoga?"
A. No... a Saratoga is not a moonroof cut into a stock roof, it is a completely plexi top.

Q. "I just never could understand why someone would put a sunroof in a top that will come off in under 10 seconds"
A. I just never could understand why someone would not get this. What if you want the extra light and heat without taking the top off? Sometimes there are climates or locations where it's nice having that light when it isn't warm or dry enough to want the top off in under ten seconds.

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post Oct 23 2012, 04:11 AM
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it wasn't a question. It was a statement. An opinion. Its my opinion. Think outside the box? Is that the best you got? Hmm, box. isn't that the shape of a 914？
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post Oct 23 2012, 06:07 AM
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You mean a Snob Top? Mitcom sold those, probably others as well for DIY installs. Its just a piece of plex and a rubber gasket.

From here:

http://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/Accessories.htm


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post Oct 23 2012, 06:25 AM
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There are some days I wish the top never came off of mine. Having a plexiglass panel to always let the sun in would suck. Plus it would probably leak anyway.
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post Oct 23 2012, 08:53 AM
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I just sent one of those to the crusher with the remains of a 75
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post Oct 23 2012, 09:08 AM
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Anybody remember the story about a '63 Corvair that some lady listed in a classified ad for a really cheap price?... turned out to be a '63 Corvertte that belonged to her deceased son who was killed in Nam?


"you wanna talk about old ladies that dont know what they got? listen to this. my friend jeff told me about a buddy he worked with who likes to buy older cars (50s-70s era) and fix them up and sell them. his buddy saw an ad in the paper listing a 63 corvair for four thousand dollars, good condition. naturally, this piqued his interest, as corvairs are worth much more (I think. they aint fast but still sought after). anyway, its this old lady out in the country who's selling it. she tells him its out in the barn and he can take a look at it. he goes out to the barn, comes back and tells her he cant buy it for that much. he needs to give her more. the lady kept insisting that he buy it. he told her she didnt know what she had and she said she wanted to get rid of it. well, turns out the corvair was no corvair but actually a 63 corvette stingray split window. needless to say, the guy bought it, then sold it for close to 70 grand and made a down payment on a house!"


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post Oct 23 2012, 09:49 AM
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I just said 'maybe'. Until he posts a pic or more description, won't know exactly what it is (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Oct 23 2012, 09:57 AM
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Thanks guys, It is a snob-top. Is it worth much or should I just sell with my blue baby 75 with two tops?
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post Oct 23 2012, 03:06 PM
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QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Oct 23 2012, 03:11 AM) *

it wasn't a question. It was a statement. An opinion. Its my opinion. Think outside the box? Is that the best you got? Hmm, box. isn't that the shape of a 914？

Woops, I did it again. Sorry man, didn't mean to offend. Was hoping the smilies communicated the teasing and light nature I intended.

I respect your opinion. I just happen to see the value of enjoying the light and heat that comes through a clear top when it's cold and gloomy out. I guess it comes from my years in Seattle. And that's just my opinion.

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post Oct 23 2012, 03:51 PM
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Thanks guys, It is a snob-top. Is it worth much or should I just sell with my blue baby 75 with two tops?





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post Oct 23 2012, 04:04 PM
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QUOTE(bruce54 @ Oct 23 2012, 08:57 AM) *

Thanks guys, It is a snob-top. Is it worth much or should I just sell with my blue baby 75 with two tops?





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I'm a snob and I want to see pics!

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I'm just amused by the "snob-top" name someone chose to brand it with! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Oct 28 2012, 09:55 PM
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Saw one in the 'junk' pile at the G&R today. Never saw one before (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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