Full Version: Targa Top Changes Through The Years?
I thought they were all interchangeable but somebody on a local forum here suggested otherwise. What's the deal yo?
I believe they are interchangeable. However, according to George's 700 tips book, the top changed mid 1973 to fit better. I have been trying for fix a roof rattle and wonder if I have an early model roof on my late model car. My top has the metal to hold down the rear seal.
Yes, the tops changed. Look at the mounting blocks for the rear latches. Tops changed when the door rubber changed in mid-73.
Will a late model top fit (maybe better?) on an early car?
Yes, the tops changed. Look at the mounting blocks for the rear latches. Tops changed when the door rubber changed in mid-73.
QUOTE(914Sixer @ Jan 11 2010, 08:40 AM) 
Yes, the tops changed. Look at the mounting blocks for the rear latches. Tops changed when the door rubber changed in mid-73.
QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Jan 11 2010, 06:05 AM)
Will a late model top fit (maybe better?) on an early car?
If you like standing water in your car, then yes.
There's a thread here from Paul outlining all the differences between early and late tops with lots of pictures.
You can use them either way, but the seals don't line up with the windows correctly and the top will LEAK water.
Andy
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 11 2010, 01:20 PM)
QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Jan 11 2010, 06:05 AM)
Will a late model top fit (maybe better?) on an early car?
If you like standing water in your car, then yes.
There's a thread here from Paul outlining all the differences between early and late tops with lots of pictures.
You can use them either way, but the seals don't line up with the windows correctly and the top will LEAK water.
AndyI wonder if this is what happened to me?
I bought a new top for my 76 car, sanded it and painted it. But it seals like CRAP around the side windows. I wonder if it was an early top.
Zach
Damn! That's probably why there seems to be no way for me to get my windows in tight enough to seal against my top...my top with new seals too. Now I know I need an early top!
Will a late model top fit (maybe better?) on an early car?
If you like standing water in your car, then yes.
There's a thread here from Paul outlining all the differences between early and late tops with lots of pictures.
You can use them either way, but the seals don't line up with the windows correctly and the top will LEAK water.
Andy
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 11 2010, 01:20 PM)
QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Jan 11 2010, 06:05 AM)
Will a late model top fit (maybe better?) on an early car?
If you like standing water in your car, then yes.
There's a thread here from Paul outlining all the differences between early and late tops with lots of pictures.
You can use them either way, but the seals don't line up with the windows correctly and the top will LEAK water.
Andy
I know...search...any clues as to search words to find that thread?
Will a late model top fit (maybe better?) on an early car?
If you like standing water in your car, then yes.
There's a thread here from Paul outlining all the differences between early and late tops with lots of pictures.
You can use them either way, but the seals don't line up with the windows correctly and the top will LEAK water.
Andy
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 11 2010, 01:20 PM)
QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Jan 11 2010, 06:05 AM)
Will a late model top fit (maybe better?) on an early car?
If you like standing water in your car, then yes.
There's a thread here from Paul outlining all the differences between early and late tops with lots of pictures.
You can use them either way, but the seals don't line up with the windows correctly and the top will LEAK water.
Andy
We need to meet someday soon and try each other's top out!
Will a late model top fit (maybe better?) on an early car?
If you like standing water in your car, then yes.
There's a thread here from Paul outlining all the differences between early and late tops with lots of pictures.
You can use them either way, but the seals don't line up with the windows correctly and the top will LEAK water.
Andy
I wonder if this is what happened to me?
I bought a new top for my 76 car, sanded it and painted it. But it seals like CRAP around the side windows. I wonder if it was an early top.
Zach
QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Jan 11 2010, 01:45 PM)
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 11 2010, 01:20 PM)
QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Jan 11 2010, 06:05 AM)
Will a late model top fit (maybe better?) on an early car?
If you like standing water in your car, then yes.
There's a thread here from Paul outlining all the differences between early and late tops with lots of pictures.
You can use them either way, but the seals don't line up with the windows correctly and the top will LEAK water.
AndyI wonder if this is what happened to me?
I bought a new top for my 76 car, sanded it and painted it. But it seals like CRAP around the side windows. I wonder if it was an early top.
Zach
QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Jan 11 2010, 10:50 AM)
I know...search...any clues as to search words to find that thread?
Found it by searching for "+early +top" ... Using the search is really not that hard guys ...
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=73129
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Andy
Much easier just to ask for your greater wisdom...thanks. Now...LMFAO...thenthread was of great help. I have the correct top. I installed the side seals on the wrong sides!!! 
I know...search...any clues as to search words to find that thread?
Found it by searching for "+early +top" ... Using the search is really not that hard guys ...
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=73129
Andy
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 11 2010, 01:58 PM)
QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Jan 11 2010, 10:50 AM)
I know...search...any clues as to search words to find that thread?
Found it by searching for "+early +top" ... Using the search is really not that hard guys ...
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=73129
Andy
reading that thread... I have the wrong to, to be sure. To bad it is painted to match my car. I guess I just can't drive in the rain.
Zach
Zach
It would just start to rust again anyway!
reading that thread... I have the wrong to, to be sure. To bad it is painted to match my car. I guess I just can't drive in the rain.
Zach
QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Jan 11 2010, 02:16 PM)
reading that thread... I have the wrong to, to be sure. To bad it is painted to match my car. I guess I just can't drive in the rain.
Zach
QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Jan 11 2010, 11:16 AM)
reading that thread... I have the wrong to, to be sure. To bad it is painted to match my car. I guess I just can't drive in the rain.
Zach
Change the seals.
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 11 2010, 12:20 PM)
QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Jan 11 2010, 06:05 AM)
Will a late model top fit (maybe better?) on an early car?
If you like standing water in your car, then yes.
There's a thread here from Paul outlining all the differences between early and late tops with lots of pictures.
You can use them either way, but the seals don't line up with the windows correctly and the top will LEAK water.
AndySo are the late model windows different from early ones?
OMG...I am so freakin' happy! My windows now fit my seals perfectly! I was so sure that my seals were poorly made, or that my windows wouldn't adjust enough, or that I had the wrong top. This might be the second greatest day of my life!!! 
Much easier just to ask for your greater wisdom...thanks. Now...LMFAO...thenthread was of great help. I have the correct top. I installed the side seals on the wrong sides!!!
I know...search...any clues as to search words to find that thread?
Found it by searching for "+early +top" ... Using the search is really not that hard guys ...
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=73129
Andy
QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Jan 11 2010, 02:10 PM)
Much easier just to ask for your greater wisdom...thanks. Now...LMFAO...thenthread was of great help. I have the correct top. I installed the side seals on the wrong sides!!!
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 11 2010, 01:58 PM)
QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Jan 11 2010, 10:50 AM)
I know...search...any clues as to search words to find that thread?
Found it by searching for "+early +top" ... Using the search is really not that hard guys ...
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=73129
Andy
So an early '73 top is different from a later top? I'm too lazy to do the search...
QUOTE(RobW @ Jan 11 2010, 04:05 PM)
So an early '73 top is different from a later top? I'm too lazy to do the search...
The change was most likely at the same time they changed the doors and window mechanism.
Somewhere around the '72/'73 marker ... Dave P. can probably narrow this down for us ...
Andy
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