 What material is the 914 top made of, Slight cracking around 1 rear holddown |
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| North Coast Jim |
 Apr 12 2016, 01:25 PM
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Was just cleaning up the top I received with the car and found same cracking on both the topside and bottom side for one of the rear mounts. Originated from one of the fasteners. What is the material these tops were made of ?? Fiberglass ?? What is repair prospects ?? Top is good in all other respects. Will need paint as it is 46 years old !!
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| Tom_T |
Apr 12 2016, 01:29 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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Yes, fiberglass, which can be repaired with gel coat after you strip off the top paint & underside "mousefur" perlon headliner - & the "pebbly" semi-matte finish on it now is the correct which you'll want to replace. Search the O&H Forum for one of a few topics on refinishing them.
That said, you may be able to find a good top from a parts car for less time & money. Good Luck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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| JawjaPorsche |
Apr 12 2016, 01:34 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States |
If you buy a used one, make sure you got one for your year. They are not all the same.
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| EdwardBlume |
Apr 13 2016, 07:54 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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QUOTE(JawjaPorsche @ Apr 12 2016, 12:34 PM)  If you buy a used one, make sure you got one for your year. They are not all the same. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I found out the hard way... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) |
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