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Elliot Cannon
post Jul 17 2013, 08:08 PM
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I tried this a few years ago with some success. I have more time to kill nowadays and thought I'd give it another try. I like the way it turned out so far. I used an old roof that I cut up and had the rest made of "sunbrella" at the local upholstery shop. It's supposed to be "water resistant". Maybe I'll have a chance to find out if it ever rains here again. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I tested it a speed today on the highway and it did fine. It bows up like most ragtops at 70mph and didn't seem to flap at all. It doesn't take up much room in the trunk. Kinda reminds me of an old British sports car top. LOL


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post Jul 17 2013, 09:38 PM
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post Jul 17 2013, 09:40 PM
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Elliot,

Normally I really like what you have done, both the black car and the yell one...both cool.

But I have to ask...
Why do this and WTF is the point?

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post Jul 18 2013, 12:18 AM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Jul 17 2013, 08:40 PM) *

Elliot,

Normally I really like what you have done, both the black car and the yell one...both cool.

But I have to ask...
Why do this and WTF is the point?

RIch

Normally, I don't really care what people think about what I've done to my car and this is no exception. But since you had to ask, I think the fifth picture should explain it. Besides the fact that I simply enjoy doing stuff for, in or on the car. Some people cannot stow the roof in the rear trunk because the trunk has been cut up for whatever reason and there is no room. So, they either have to leave the roof installed, or leave it at home. Then it rains. It's just an alternate solution if you like to drive with the roof off as I do. That pretty much sums up, WTF the point is. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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post Jul 18 2013, 12:45 AM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Jul 17 2013, 08:40 PM) *

But I have to ask...
Why do this


I can see a reason for doing this: Golf. My bag fits in the rear trunk, but it won't fit in there with the targa top. So either I have to drive to the course without any top or drive to the course with the top up. Now think Monterey Peninsula and you can see how it would be a shame to have to drive it on a beautiful summer day with the top up. I suppose I could leave the top at home and bring a car cover, but I think Elliot's solution provides a little more security.

Along these lines I'd like to see someone come up with something like a Jeep Wrangler Bikini Top for the 914 ..... for those days when you want to drive with the top down but don't want the full force of the sun beating down on you.
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post Jul 18 2013, 11:11 AM
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I really like that. I love how it keeps your trunk usable.
Post your plans on how you built it.
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post Jul 18 2013, 11:49 AM
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How about more like the Boxster Spyder top? Use the front portion of the targa top and stretch it over the targa bar to a couple of attachment points out back?

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post Jul 18 2013, 12:05 PM
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QUOTE(tomeric914 @ Jul 18 2013, 01:49 PM) *

How about more like the Boxster Spyder top? Use the front portion of the targa top and stretch it over the targa bar to a couple of attachment points out back?

That would be really cool for a 914
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post Jul 18 2013, 12:08 PM
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This is just like the Lotus Elise soft top - only the Elise has two front to back fibreglass stays to support the roof and keep it under tension in a slight bow

It works incredibly well
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post Jul 18 2013, 12:17 PM
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I really like that boxter top. Maybe it can be my next WTF project. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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post Jul 18 2013, 12:23 PM
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Looks a lot like the old Triumph Surrey tops. I like it!

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post Jul 18 2013, 03:39 PM
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Didn't the early 911 Targa tops fold in half? I've looked at them and always thought it would be nice to have a targa that folded in the middle so it could be put in the front.

This Pelican restoration threadhas some photos showing the 911 framework.
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post Jul 18 2013, 04:22 PM
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QUOTE(Zimms @ Jul 18 2013, 02:39 PM) *

Didn't the early 911 Targa tops fold in half? I've looked at them and always thought it would be nice to have a targa that folded in the middle so it could be put in the front.

This Pelican restoration threadhas some photos showing the 911 framework.

I had a friend with one in the early seventies and he said not many would fold it because it caused creases that would eventually leak.
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post Jul 18 2013, 04:25 PM
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I kinda like the spyder / jeep bikini top type.
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post Jul 18 2013, 06:29 PM
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I think you have too much time on your hands. Why don't you come to Seattle and work on my car?

I have an extra bed and will feed you
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post Jul 19 2013, 11:21 PM
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I like it, Elliot (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)

I happen to have a spare top, an assortment of cutting tools, a lot of aluminum flat stock and an upholstery supply store near by ... and like Elliot, I'm also retired (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I've had the desire for a similar top for a few years as well. I'll probably fabricate one like this to start out with, but I've seen other similar designs (Garold Shaffer has one too), that I'll study a little more before trying to fabricate a fresh design that will incorporate the best features from all of them. The new design will have some sort of skeleton scissor-frame with foldaway center supports for more rigidity (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Jul 20 2013, 09:14 AM
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I like it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) looks like the Sunbrella fabric could use some tightening but pretty cool...
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post Jul 20 2013, 09:55 AM
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Actually, the concept copying the Boxster Spyder's top would appear very doable. You could incorporate attachment points at the outer edges of the engine grill, and just need a solid piece to attach to the windshield header. If only used for sudden rainstorms, I think it would serve quite well. Now, I just have to find an old top and a friendly upholsterer to give it a try!
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post Jul 20 2013, 11:35 AM
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QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Jul 18 2013, 11:17 AM) *

I really like that boxter top. Maybe it can be my next WTF project. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)

I can't wait to see the rest of your WTF, useless ideas! Let's talk about it over a beer in Durango. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jul 20 2013, 01:26 PM
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QUOTE(MoveQik @ Jul 20 2013, 10:35 AM) *

QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Jul 18 2013, 11:17 AM) *

I really like that boxter top. Maybe it can be my next WTF project. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)

I can't wait to see the rest of your WTF, useless ideas! Let's talk about it over a beer in Durango. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


Since he has so much time , I think he should stop by Beaver Utah and grab your little fold up stool off the roof of the Hotel, As it will look very big next to the small top. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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