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Old 11-19-2001, 07:11 PM
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Wondering what became of the company ("Saratoga"?) that made the fiberglass 911 targa tops in the mid-seventies.

Perhaps Roland Kunz or someone else might know?

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Old 11-19-2001, 08:43 PM
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there is a company that advertises in panorama called sundial 310-673-1483 no nothing about them.The cost is 400.00 If you buy it post it.Russell
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There's a thread on the Pelican Parts 911 Web Board about those tops right now. Apparently hard tops were available from the factory in the mid 70's and a few people have/had them. As far as the tops for sale recently My understanding is that the first run had some issues with bowing at speed causing windnoise, and a problem with the latches interferring with the sunvisors. I guess from the thread some of that has been addressed. Go here to read more, Fiberglass Targa Thread on Pellican
Old 11-21-2001, 10:29 PM
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I was about to buy one from eBay from the source on the west coast. I got some negative feedback, saying they lifted and were flimsy, from a previous purchaser and withdrew my bid. Surely someone could make a higer quality top from kevlar or carbon fibre to make them stiffer/lighter.



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