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possible GB, Carbon fiber targa top |
kid914 |
Dec 6 2014, 09:08 PM
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ALWAYS lead...NEVER follow!!!! Group: Members Posts: 2,534 Joined: 9-March 11 From: Canada Member No.: 12,811 Region Association: Canada |
Hi members
I just made a contact to possibly make a run of ( Carbon fiber targa tops) yes the REAL THING not a wrap. A 914 top is being source to make the tooling. I understand I have no prices yet...but as soon as a donor top is found. I will be able to get an estimate based on the number of members interested. I will post pictures of a 911 targa top to give you an idea of the finished product. Who might be interested? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Attached image(s) |
kid914 |
Dec 6 2014, 09:10 PM
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ALWAYS lead...NEVER follow!!!! Group: Members Posts: 2,534 Joined: 9-March 11 From: Canada Member No.: 12,811 Region Association: Canada |
more!
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bdstone914 |
Dec 6 2014, 09:26 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,515 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
Be aware there are differences on early and late tops.
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timothy_nd28 |
Dec 6 2014, 09:30 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,299 Joined: 25-September 07 From: IN Member No.: 8,154 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
How much are the 911 tops?
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r_towle |
Dec 6 2014, 09:33 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,573 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
I would be interested if the price is right.
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veekry9 |
Dec 6 2014, 09:39 PM
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OldMember Group: Retired Members Posts: 3,068 Joined: 17-June 13 From: TO Member No.: 16,025 Region Association: Canada |
Yeah,that's the stuff,v-bagged,autoclaved,like aircraft components.
And now for your personal rocket ship. 1/2 the weight. |
Mike Bellis |
Dec 6 2014, 09:57 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
I want one! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) I don't know if it's in my budget though... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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JmuRiz |
Dec 6 2014, 10:05 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,425 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
It would be cool, but I highly doubt I could afford it.
My dream is a top that could also have a bolt in option (like the GT cars) to stiffen up the car when driving top-on. Not sure how to engineer that one. |
Steve |
Dec 6 2014, 10:14 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,573 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
Yep.. If the price is right.
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porbmw |
Dec 6 2014, 10:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 811 Joined: 10-September 08 From: Vancouver, B.C. Member No.: 9,534 Region Association: None |
Sure is purdy
Am interested...if price works...AND...if will fit early car. Never did learn if the newer tops work alright on the older cars.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
veekry9 |
Dec 6 2014, 10:29 PM
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OldMember Group: Retired Members Posts: 3,068 Joined: 17-June 13 From: TO Member No.: 16,025 Region Association: Canada |
Uh,Mark?
http://www.fisheriessupply.com/resins-and-...ies/epoxy-resin Sure there is a supply closer to you. Carbon/Aramid masts..etc. |
Mikey914 |
Dec 6 2014, 10:44 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,652 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
They do the hardware is the variation as the draft angle changes on the front.
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roblav1 |
Dec 6 2014, 10:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 528 Joined: 18-September 12 From: KY Member No.: 14,943 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Looks expensive... like about $900-$1000.
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kid914 |
Dec 6 2014, 11:10 PM
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ALWAYS lead...NEVER follow!!!! Group: Members Posts: 2,534 Joined: 9-March 11 From: Canada Member No.: 12,811 Region Association: Canada |
Be aware there are differences on early and late tops. thanks bdstone914 the info has been relayed.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
kid914 |
Dec 6 2014, 11:15 PM
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ALWAYS lead...NEVER follow!!!! Group: Members Posts: 2,534 Joined: 9-March 11 From: Canada Member No.: 12,811 Region Association: Canada |
Looks expensive... like about $900-$1000. Too early to say yet.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) but I will pass all the info I can as I get it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) thanks |
GeorgeRud |
Dec 7 2014, 12:02 AM
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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 |
The bare 911 targa top is $1600 without any hardware, or $2700 complete. The 911 hardware is more expensive than the 914s, but I would imagine it would be at least $1200 for a 914.
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Mike Bellis |
Dec 7 2014, 12:17 AM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
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veekry9 |
Dec 7 2014, 12:22 AM
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OldMember Group: Retired Members Posts: 3,068 Joined: 17-June 13 From: TO Member No.: 16,025 Region Association: Canada |
Prepreg.
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El Vikingo Tropical |
Dec 7 2014, 01:55 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 39 Joined: 10-October 14 From: Canary islands Member No.: 18,003 Region Association: None |
I'm make composite body parts for Porsche over her in Europa and one thing for sure the material is not for free it cost a lot of working hours to make a top =under 1000$ I don't think so if its made the correct way!
The weight is under 4Ib A 944/911 door weights about 4 to 5lb Attached image(s) |
veekry9 |
Dec 7 2014, 03:51 AM
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OldMember Group: Retired Members Posts: 3,068 Joined: 17-June 13 From: TO Member No.: 16,025 Region Association: Canada |
Very nice.
What are your maximum dimensions? Of the autoclave. Large enough for a complete floorpan and attaches. |
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