 Targa Top Latches, What is correct for my '73? |
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| scrz914 |
 Jun 12 2009, 12:21 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 397 Joined: 21-April 04 From: Santa Cruz, CA Member No.: 1,960 Region Association: Central California  |
I realized recently that I have differences in my right and left Targa top latches on my '73. It was originally a 1.7. I don't think it came with the appearance pkg.
The passenger side latch is chromed with the exception of the handle and clamp, which are plastic coated. The surround is plastic (seen on the rollbar pad). The other latch looks like it was originally painted black with the surround being metal. My guess is that the chrome and metal surround were from an earlier version as the Porsche/VW converted to more plastic trim from '73 on. Can anyone confirm what should be correct for my '73? I should clarify that I'm talking about the rear latches. |
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| Pat Garvey |
Jun 12 2009, 08:14 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(scrz914 @ Jun 12 2009, 12:21 PM)  I realized recently that I have differences in my right and left Targa top latches on my '73. It was originally a 1.7. I don't think it came with the appearance pkg. The passenger side latch is chromed with the exception of the handle and clamp, which are plastic coated. The surround is plastic (seen on the rollbar pad). The other latch looks like it was originally painted black with the surround being metal. My guess is that the chrome and metal surround were from an earlier version as the Porsche/VW converted to more plastic trim from '73 on. Can anyone confirm what should be correct for my '73? I should clarify that I'm talking about the rear latches. This is REALLY starnge! Could you please post some pics of the questionable parts? Pat |
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| scrz914 |
Jun 12 2009, 11:25 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 397 Joined: 21-April 04 From: Santa Cruz, CA Member No.: 1,960 Region Association: Central California |
I'll take some pics tomorrow. I like the chrome look. Although not stock, how cool would it look if the receiver and the surround were both chrome.
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