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| Joe Bob |
 Mar 2 2009, 10:26 AM
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Retired admin, banned a few times  Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None  |
Very few manufacturers made cabs/converts in the late 70s and early 80s. It was due to liability. Too many lawsuits. Something changed in the courts and then Lee Iaccoca came out with Convertible LeBaron....everyone went GAGA.
Porsche has a factory "how to" book on converting 911 Targas..... |
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| ConeDodger |
Mar 2 2009, 11:09 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,572 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California 
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QUOTE(mikez @ Mar 2 2009, 08:26 AM)  Very few manufacturers made cabs/converts in the late 70s and early 80s. It was due to liability. Too many lawsuits. Something changed in the courts and then Lee Iaccoca came out with Convertible LeBaron....everyone went GAGA. Porsche has a factory "how to" book on converting 911 Targas..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Didn't BMW and Mercedes send cars to an American company to have them converted from hardtop for the American market during this period? |
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| Renaud914 |
Jul 26 2017, 06:32 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 25-July 17 From: France (Europe) / Florida (USA) Member No.: 21,284 Region Association: France |
No other owner here ?
No more infos shared about these BBR convertibles ? I would be happy to buy a DVD copy if still available. Sadly not able to be in contact with Bob thru FB ...  |
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| Porscheguy912 |
Jul 26 2017, 07:02 AM
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porscheguy912 Group: Members Posts: 46 Joined: 10-April 14 From: Summit, NJ Member No.: 17,236 Region Association: North East States |
Here is my Speedster. Ton of fun.
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| Renaud914 |
Jul 26 2017, 07:24 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 25-July 17 From: France (Europe) / Florida (USA) Member No.: 21,284 Region Association: France |
Good news and idea for the roll cage !
Done by BBR too ? I thought that all had the vented hole on the 2 sides ... Do you have other picture of your engine cover ? Mine is quite basic with a wooden carpeted panel ...  |
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| 914work |
Jul 26 2017, 09:01 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 291 Joined: 9-November 11 Member No.: 13,762 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Renaud914 @ Jul 26 2017, 06:24 AM) Done by BBR too ? I thought that all had the vented hole on the 2 sides ... Where exactly do the holes/scoops "vent" to? |
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| Renaud914 |
Jul 26 2017, 09:10 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 25-July 17 From: France (Europe) / Florida (USA) Member No.: 21,284 Region Association: France |
On the rear flares near the door lock as you can see in mine ...
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| burton73 |
Jul 26 2017, 09:53 AM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,508 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California
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Look on EBay and see if there are any DVDs. I do not know where mine are that Bob sent to me for free when I bought a front bumper from him back in 2009
As I said a nice guy. Bob B |
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| Renaud914 |
Jul 26 2017, 10:04 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 25-July 17 From: France (Europe) / Florida (USA) Member No.: 21,284 Region Association: France |
Sadly I checked yet but didn't see one ! :-(
You will tell me if you find it later ... Are you able to contact again Bob ? I would like to know if there are some records still existing about the convertible modification > invoice with détails or any modification certificate ? It would be interesting for the owners today ... |
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| burton73 |
Jul 27 2017, 09:33 AM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,508 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California
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I only spoke to him a couple of times when I bought a bumper from him back several years ago. Like 8 years ago. He had a lot of parts from back in the day. Selling them on EBay. No idea how to find him. Well if you call the shop that in now in his old place maybe someone can help you out. As far a Mod cert, I do not think you will get anything that would help you in France.
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| SirAndy |
Jul 27 2017, 11:09 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,607 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Renaud914 @ Jul 26 2017, 06:24 AM) Do you have other picture of your engine cover ? Mine is quite basic with a wooden carpeted panel ... Puts a whole new meaning to the term firewall ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif) |
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