HELP!! Damaged Targa top
03-15-2008, 12:44 AM
#16
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Harry,
From what I can see online, the PET part number for the '89 911 Targa top has been superceeded. Currently Porsche parts suppliers are listing the new number as 964.565.002.01.707. It's supposed to fit all Targas from '89 to '93. I'll hold me breath until my replacement arrives, but I hope my research holds true.
From what I can see online, the PET part number for the '89 911 Targa top has been superceeded. Currently Porsche parts suppliers are listing the new number as 964.565.002.01.707. It's supposed to fit all Targas from '89 to '93. I'll hold me breath until my replacement arrives, but I hope my research holds true.
Hope it works out for you.
03-15-2008, 12:52 AM
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Holy crap.
I might have to reconsider this Targa thought I have kicking around...and why would anyone let one go for 1K? Other than the obvious POS reason.
I might have to reconsider this Targa thought I have kicking around...and why would anyone let one go for 1K? Other than the obvious POS reason.
05-21-2012, 06:39 AM
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Targa Top Damaged ! 911 (964)
Hi Joe & all,
Would you believe the same thing happened to me 2 days ago here in South Australia, where I forgot to latch my Targa Top down and drove off in my 964 series (91 model) Carrera C2 Targa (Gunmetal Grey).
Top flew off, and got run over by a car as i was frantically trying to retrieve it .
Broken Left hand pivot joint, sheared right off, and slghtly bent front frame bar
What a blooper, and I was amazed to read of the same thing happening to Joe here 4 years ago !
Well, since mine is a 964, I am happy to buy your 964 Targa Top from you if it does not fit your car (89 series ?) and thus allowing you to source a proper one.
Let me know
Gurns
Would you believe the same thing happened to me 2 days ago here in South Australia, where I forgot to latch my Targa Top down and drove off in my 964 series (91 model) Carrera C2 Targa (Gunmetal Grey).
Top flew off, and got run over by a car as i was frantically trying to retrieve it .
Broken Left hand pivot joint, sheared right off, and slghtly bent front frame bar
What a blooper, and I was amazed to read of the same thing happening to Joe here 4 years ago !
Well, since mine is a 964, I am happy to buy your 964 Targa Top from you if it does not fit your car (89 series ?) and thus allowing you to source a proper one.
Let me know
Gurns
05-21-2012, 08:39 AM
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Hello Gurney,
Sorry to learn about your targa top disaster. I know how this incident can make you feel, as my stomach still churns a bit whenever I remember the day that happened to me. The used 964 replacement top I purchased fit perfectly on my '89 Carrera and was still in use last year when I sold my car to a fellow in Arizona. Obviously I cannot help you, but there are numerous Porsche wrecking yards here in the States that should be able to supply you with a top at a reasonable price. Good luck!
Sorry to learn about your targa top disaster. I know how this incident can make you feel, as my stomach still churns a bit whenever I remember the day that happened to me. The used 964 replacement top I purchased fit perfectly on my '89 Carrera and was still in use last year when I sold my car to a fellow in Arizona. Obviously I cannot help you, but there are numerous Porsche wrecking yards here in the States that should be able to supply you with a top at a reasonable price. Good luck!
05-21-2012, 09:54 AM
#20
Team Owner
i hope people read this and learn from it .this is terrible .
leave the latch tools in place .you cant lift the visors till you are locked.and serves as a reminder.
ps lots of people have made this mistake.
leave the latch tools in place .you cant lift the visors till you are locked.and serves as a reminder.
ps lots of people have made this mistake.
05-21-2012, 09:55 AM
#21
Team Owner
i hope people read this and learn from it .this is terrible .
leave the latch tools in place .you cant lift the visors till you are locked.and serves as a reminder.
ps lots of people have made this mistake.
leave the latch tools in place .you cant lift the visors till you are locked.and serves as a reminder.
ps lots of people have made this mistake.
05-21-2012, 01:50 PM
#22
Burning Brakes
$14k? That's insane! That's more than I paid for my 84 Carrera Targa, including the top!
Somebody like Rennspd should be making "racing tops" for $2k. Smoked Lexan, titanium fasteners, silicone rubber gaskets.....Hmmmm, where did I put that CAD program?
Somebody like Rennspd should be making "racing tops" for $2k. Smoked Lexan, titanium fasteners, silicone rubber gaskets.....Hmmmm, where did I put that CAD program?
