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Old 01-12-2018, 09:58 AM
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Default Fiberglass targa top

I searched for info on a fiberglass Targa top, and what I've been able to read about is either some weird contraption that requires to drill holes in the car or one that lifts off the car if you drive too fast, or some thing that they say is great because it uses the frame of the original top.

Does a normal, simple replacement top exists that latches on the holes the car already has and doesn't need no ****ing frame, it's got it's own frame already mounted on it and you don't need to provide one yourself and you just unwrap the damned thing and put it on the car, and it doesn't fly off if you drive over 50mph or whatever?
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Yes, the factory original hardtop from 74 and early 75. I have one. I will sell it for $4,000
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Are there no cheap knockoffs available?
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I think Helion makes carbon fiber and fiberglass tops, not positive about price. Maybe $1500-$2000.

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Originally Posted by rick brooklyn
Are there no cheap knockoffs available?
They get offered for sale every once in a while on your favorite web forum. Years ago Performance Parts and Tweeks used to sell them.
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Take a look at this one:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...a-tops-fs.html
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Originally Posted by Speedster911
Thanks that's interesting, but not keen on the carbon look on an old car, or the carbon price...

Edit: I see they do fiberglass too. Thanks. Still was hoping for something cheaper.
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Probably cheaper just to rebuild your existing Targa top.
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Originally Posted by GothingNC
Probably cheaper just to rebuild your existing Targa top.
No. I paid top dollars to have it rebuilt by some guy in Cali , but then I managed to snap the hinges when folding it, so I had to pay again to have it fixed, and now I broke one of the holes where you put the handles. I've had enough of that damned contraption and I greatly wish to put it away in the attic and not see it again unless I have to sell the car. I'd like a cheapo alternative instead, that I put on until it's warm enough to drive topless, and then put it on again in the fall.
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Keep an eye out for a Saratoga top, you may get lucky and get one cheap on the internet auction site. By cheap I mean about a grand
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Originally Posted by Silvertarga
Keep an eye out for a Saratoga top, you may get lucky and get one cheap on the internet auction site. By cheap I mean about a grand
Thanks, I'll put up an alert and see what pops up.
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https://www.kaminari.com/catalog/39

Anyone try or know anything about the above company's products?

According to their website Pelican sells their fiberglass version?
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Originally Posted by rick brooklyn
Thanks that's interesting, but not keen on the carbon look on an old car, or the carbon price...

Edit: I see they do fiberglass too. Thanks. Still was hoping for something cheaper.
Same feeling, doesn't go at all on a classic.



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