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| Jim C |
 Apr 28 2021, 06:47 AM
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I want to replace the trim pieces on the back of the roll bar (sail). I have found the two curved side pieces from vendors, but I can't find a source for the straight piece that runs along the top. Does anyone know of a source for this piece?
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| mepstein |
Apr 28 2021, 07:01 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,273 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I don't believe anyone makes a reproduction. They rarely get damaged so it's not hard to find a used one.
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| bdstone914 |
Apr 28 2021, 07:06 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,522 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
QUOTE(Jim C @ Apr 28 2021, 05:47 AM)  I want to replace the trim pieces on the back of the roll bar (sail). I have found the two curved side pieces from vendors, but I can't find a source for the straight piece that runs along the top. Does anyone know of a source for this piece? I have aeveral of them. I can pick out the best one and post a picture. Do you need the clips? @Jim C |
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| Jim C |
Apr 28 2021, 07:15 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 190 Joined: 11-July 19 From: Texas Member No.: 23,294 Region Association: Southwest Region
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QUOTE(bdstone914 @ Apr 28 2021, 08:06 AM) QUOTE(Jim C @ Apr 28 2021, 05:47 AM) I want to replace the trim pieces on the back of the roll bar (sail). I have found the two curved side pieces from vendors, but I can't find a source for the straight piece that runs along the top. Does anyone know of a source for this piece? I have aeveral of them. I can pick out the best one and post a picture. Do you need the clips? @Jim C That would be great. Mine somehow managed to get a large deep scratch over the years. I do need the clips. |
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| Tom_T |
Apr 28 2021, 10:23 AM
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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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Jim -
If you want a new one - then Porsche Classic is making them again - contact your local/closest Porsche Classic P-dealer with the part number & order it. https://content.us.porsche.com/prod/pag/Cla...1258432002C053D Sunset Porsche in OR, Suncoast Porsche in FL, & Hennessey Porsche in GA may give you the best pricing, if you want to have it shipped. This is also a heads-up for all the CWs out there that this & a bunch of other 914 parts are out & more coming from Porsche Classic, if you look further around from that link above! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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| Jim C |
Apr 28 2021, 10:26 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 190 Joined: 11-July 19 From: Texas Member No.: 23,294 Region Association: Southwest Region
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QUOTE(Tom_T @ Apr 28 2021, 11:23 AM) Jim - If you want a new one - then Porsche Classic is making them again - contact your local/closest Porsche Classic P-dealer with the part number & order it. https://content.us.porsche.com/prod/pag/Cla...1258432002C053D Sunset Porsche in OR, Suncoast Porsche in FL, & Hennessey Porsche in GA may give you the best pricing, if you want to have it shipped. This is also a heads-up for all the CWs out there that this & a bunch of other 914 parts are out & more coming from Porsche Classic, if you look further around from that link above! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// Thanks. Heard there were some fitment problems with the Porsche part. |
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| Tom_T |
Apr 28 2021, 10:58 AM
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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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QUOTE(Jim C @ Apr 28 2021, 08:26 AM) QUOTE(Tom_T @ Apr 28 2021, 11:23 AM) Jim - If you want a new one - then Porsche Classic is making them again - contact your local/closest Porsche Classic P-dealer with the part number & order it. https://content.us.porsche.com/prod/pag/Cla...1258432002C053D Sunset Porsche in OR, Suncoast Porsche in FL, & Hennessey Porsche in GA may give you the best pricing, if you want to have it shipped. This is also a heads-up for all the CWs out there that this & a bunch of other 914 parts are out & more coming from Porsche Classic, if you look further around from that link above! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// Thanks. Heard there were some fitment problems with the Porsche part. I've not heard that Jim, from the resto shops using it. It's the same part as the original from the original dies from what I've heard. If theirs doesn't fit, it is returnable for exchange or refund. I think it's more likely the person with fitment problems had and assembly problem, &/or their 914's body was out of square, & not properly straightened on a Cellette Bench. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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| mepstein |
Apr 28 2021, 11:50 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,273 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(Jim C @ Apr 28 2021, 12:26 PM) QUOTE(Tom_T @ Apr 28 2021, 11:23 AM) Jim - If you want a new one - then Porsche Classic is making them again - contact your local/closest Porsche Classic P-dealer with the part number & order it. https://content.us.porsche.com/prod/pag/Cla...1258432002C053D Sunset Porsche in OR, Suncoast Porsche in FL, & Hennessey Porsche in GA may give you the best pricing, if you want to have it shipped. This is also a heads-up for all the CWs out there that this & a bunch of other 914 parts are out & more coming from Porsche Classic, if you look further around from that link above! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// Thanks. Heard there were some fitment problems with the Porsche part. The vertical targa trim/rear sail panel is not quite the same. Unfortunate for what they charge. A lot of Porsche classic parts are sourced from non original suppliers and look similar but not the same. Same with Dansk replacement metal. |
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| Mikey914 |
Apr 28 2021, 12:30 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,669 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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I had looked into making these but tooling was close to 50k. So backed out. You can do for less offshore but tooling is still not cheap (much less), and your gamboling with about 10k, hoping they don't decide to sell themselves. That and it may not be as exact as you would like. Sound familiar.
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| aharder |
Apr 28 2021, 01:54 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,393 Joined: 6-September 11 From: Dallas Texas Member No.: 13,524 Region Association: Southwest Region
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| pilothyer |
Apr 28 2021, 02:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 838 Joined: 21-May 08 From: N. Alabama Member No.: 9,080 Region Association: South East States |
wrong part
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| bdstone914 |
Apr 28 2021, 03:05 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,522 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
QUOTE(Jim C @ Apr 28 2021, 09:26 AM) QUOTE(Tom_T @ Apr 28 2021, 11:23 AM) Jim - If you want a new one - then Porsche Classic is making them again - contact your local/closest Porsche Classic P-dealer with the part number & order it. https://content.us.porsche.com/prod/pag/Cla...1258432002C053D Sunset Porsche in OR, Suncoast Porsche in FL, & Hennessey Porsche in GA may give you the best pricing, if you want to have it shipped. This is also a heads-up for all the CWs out there that this & a bunch of other 914 parts are out & more coming from Porsche Classic, if you look further around from that link above! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// Thanks. Heard there were some fitment problems with the Porsche part. Cost is $242. For that price you can get several used ones polished and anodized. @"Jim C'" |
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| Ansbacher |
Apr 28 2021, 03:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 4-July 14 From: Tampa Bay, Florida Member No.: 17,589 |
Believe it or not, I ordered one recently from O'Reily Auto Parts, yes a FLAPS! Can't remember the cost but was extremely reasonable and no shipping as I picked it up right there in the store. I had almost given up on ever finding that piece.
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| Rob-O |
Apr 28 2021, 04:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,252 Joined: 5-December 03 From: Mansfield, TX Member No.: 1,419 Region Association: Southwest Region
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Apr 28 2021, 09:50 AM) QUOTE(Jim C @ Apr 28 2021, 12:26 PM) QUOTE(Tom_T @ Apr 28 2021, 11:23 AM) Jim - If you want a new one - then Porsche Classic is making them again - contact your local/closest Porsche Classic P-dealer with the part number & order it. https://content.us.porsche.com/prod/pag/Cla...1258432002C053D Sunset Porsche in OR, Suncoast Porsche in FL, & Hennessey Porsche in GA may give you the best pricing, if you want to have it shipped. This is also a heads-up for all the CWs out there that this & a bunch of other 914 parts are out & more coming from Porsche Classic, if you look further around from that link above! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// Thanks. Heard there were some fitment problems with the Porsche part. The vertical targa trim/rear sail panel is not quite the same. Unfortunate for what they charge. A lot of Porsche classic parts are sourced from non original suppliers and look similar but not the same. Same with Dansk replacement metal. Mark is correct. I bought all three. Two sail pieces (vertical) and the piece above the rear window (horizontal). The right side vertical was just okay. The left was terrible. It wouldn’t even fit on the vehicle because the curve was all wrong. My stock was fine, just painted. The horizontal piece fit a little snug but the finish right out of the box wasn’t great. It was packaged fine but there are fine scratches that look like they weren’t polished out well enough before anodizing. |
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| JamesJ |
Apr 28 2021, 06:46 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 222 Joined: 30-April 20 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 24,202 Region Association: Northern California
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The SMC targa top center molding is made by URO Parts. I recently purchased one and it fit perfectly for me. It is not anodized, and did have some slight scratches, probably from manufacturing or rubbing during shipping. A few passes of White Diamond Metal Polish with a new microfiber cleaning towel and it came out beautiful.
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| Jim C |
Apr 29 2021, 07:27 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 190 Joined: 11-July 19 From: Texas Member No.: 23,294 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Thanks for all the suggestions!
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