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dflesburg
post Sep 4 2009, 08:00 AM
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It is near perfect.

It is so good that I am able to id all the seals. I will be sourcing seal matches and when I have them all I will offer replacement seals to others.

I will take and post pics this weekend.
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JeffBowlsby
post Apr 22 2010, 07:22 PM
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Another photo of the S-top front latch mounted to the aluminum plate front lip. The side window top rubber here is a different profile than on mine, but conceptually the same. See how bulky it is? My sections were solid dense foam rubber, these are chambered. This shot also shows the square front gasket in the linear slot, with a concave leading edge to compress aginst the 914 windshield hoop. This profile was identical to one I bought aftermarket as a replacement. I am certain acceptable pieces of standard rubber profiles can be sourced and used, but they probably need to be bought in bulk.


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post Apr 22 2010, 07:23 PM
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This is the latch and side window top rubber from my top. See the aluminum plate front lip mounted on stand-off cast acrylic blocks? See the two piece side window rubber and how tall it is? If I remember right, the lower rubber piece was a medium sized J-shaped profile with the longer leg dropping inside window into the cabin. The upper rubber piece was more of a wedge to fill in the space between the side curvature of the plex top and the lower J-ribber piece. I am pretty sure this side window top rubber was the original supplied with my top. This is also the only photo I have of my top that shows just the end of the front foam rubber weatherstripping between the aluminum plate and plex S-top nested against the side window rubber. The weatherstripping is simply glued to the plex with contact cement. This front rubber was about 1/2 in square in profile and had a concave leading edge to gasket against the 914 windshield hoop. This rubber was for keeping wind noise and rain out. The rear rubber profile I also replaced with a stock profile piece, I found both standard profiles at JC Whitney – they matched the originals exactly.


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post Apr 22 2010, 07:24 PM
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Here is the rear latch on my top. See the modded eyebolt? See the 2-piece stacked side window top rubber and how it slants up to mate with the Targa side edge rubber?


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post Apr 22 2010, 07:26 PM
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Looking up through my S-top, primarily to see the front aluminum plate mount and support blocks and the tall side window rubber


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post Apr 22 2010, 11:11 PM
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I figured I'ld keep this quiet until it was a little further along, but I have started on these about a month ago. I've had a top that I've used to work out the new one. As usual I am making some changes that will make it a better product. I'm redesigning the seals for the sides to do a better job in keeping the water out. The attachment hardware is a higher quality and will have some adjustment to allow the owner to get the tension just right. This is important in the rear as the I bolt can separate from the top at the block. This one I have has been repaired in that area at least 2 times.

I've actually been looking at this one for quite some time and I'm collaborating with a few other individuals here to make a better product. It has kind of been hush hush as the start up costs on this product is pretty high, and I've been taking bits of it on at a time.


I didn't want to post anything until I had more of it together, but I've just started on the main piece (the roof itself), and didn't want to drop the bomb until I had my first piece in hand. Pricing can vary depending on how things go and how everything comes together but,...........................

Target price is $650, and it looks attainable.
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post Apr 23 2010, 07:55 AM
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WOW! You are developing quite a catalog of 914 parts!
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post Apr 23 2010, 11:53 AM
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Well you know that I'd send a deposit for the first one Mikey (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Feb 21 2020, 02:21 PM
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QUOTE(realred914 @ Apr 21 2010, 10:34 AM) *

QUOTE(dflesburg @ Sep 4 2009, 07:00 AM) *

It is near perfect.

It is so good that I am able to id all the seals. I will be sourcing seal matches and when I have them all I will offer replacement seals to others.

I will take and post pics this weekend.



email me when you got teh seals sorted out, i want to replace the seals on mine.
thanks


Hi Real Red! Not sure if you’re gunna see this, and an attempt to PM you failed. Box is Full. If you (or anyone else) happens to have a set of seals for a Saratoga top that you’d be willing to part with, please send me a PM!

Thanks!

M.i.M.
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post Feb 21 2020, 03:25 PM
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Wow, 10 year thread delta - perhaps a record?


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QUOTE(realred914 @ Apr 21 2010, 10:34 AM) *

QUOTE(dflesburg @ Sep 4 2009, 07:00 AM) *

It is near perfect.

It is so good that I am able to id all the seals. I will be sourcing seal matches and when I have them all I will offer replacement seals to others.

I will take and post pics this weekend.



email me when you got teh seals sorted out, i want to replace the seals on mine.
thanks


Hi Real Red! Not sure if you’re gunna see this, and an attempt to PM you failed. Box is Full. If you (or anyone else) happens to have a set of seals for a Saratoga top that you’d be willing to part with, please send me a PM!

Thanks!

M.i.M.
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post Feb 21 2020, 10:49 PM
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I also have a top that is in need of seals -
If there are any available, please contact me as well ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Feb 21 2020, 11:29 PM
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Ok,
I have an original and can make a better version on the seals needed.

It is not as good for sealing as the WAS tops we made, but making a lower grade version of these roofs will allow for a mass production of the roors. If we could be in the $500 range with seals it could work.
The big problem I ran into was the ones I made were VERY labor intensive. I have 3 ready to assemble but they will take a mi imum of 15 hrs each so putting this off has been too easy. I can form the materials easy enough, but the easier product will allow for me to support the old roofs.
Ill dig mine out Sunday and play with this some.

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post Feb 22 2020, 02:38 AM
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When you got got new seals i also want a set.

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post Feb 22 2020, 03:19 AM
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I will start the process this next week.
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post Feb 22 2020, 08:46 AM
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I would buy a top if you made them again!! @mikey914
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post Feb 22 2020, 12:05 PM
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We will,
I think dumbing down the procesd will be the ley. Dont get me wrong. These will still tale time, but need to be set up for mass production
Ill work more on this this next week and start a thread.

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post Feb 22 2020, 04:46 PM
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I'd be up for one of these. It would go perfectly with the new roll bar pads you'll be making. These are still in your plans to produce, aren't they? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Feb 22 2020, 05:07 PM
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Yes the roll bar pads are actually underway as soon as I'm satisfied with the product and I can get prices confirmed I will do a GB. My target for this is this summer.
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post Feb 22 2020, 05:30 PM
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I’d be in for one as well.you have any more “seconds” around ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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They got gobbled up pretty quick sorry.
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post Feb 23 2020, 08:27 AM
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Bought this Saratoga top many years ago for $50 at a sway meet. Made my own weatherstrip to replace the original stuff. Ray

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