Jessterlh

Two sorta related questions;

The first is fairly benign, anyone know of a good cargo net to use in the trunk of a 80s 911? Keep a tool kit etc up there and would like to make sure it’s not sliding around.

The second, surely to be more contentious, is anyone have or even seen a roof rack on a 80s 911? Seems like the gutter rails should work pretty well to set something up. This is really a what if, I have a big Mazda for this kinda thing, but somehow the idea of a kayak on a 911 makes me smile. Like a cow on roller-skates.

Paul K

Jessterlh:

Did you just buy that car? Looks like one I saw for sale. are you going to be in the Portland area on April 12th? You should come join us for a PCA Arrive & Drive if so! (Sorry, can't help you with the cargo stuff!)

Cheers,

Paul.

3.2SLANTNOSE

I know of several people that have used some type of rack, on the "roof" of their cars. Maybe one will chime in. As far the the cargo netting, I have seen some 911 cars with and some without. I never asked where they came from. But, I can see that a quick trip to a local salvage yard, someone could probably find the net or nets they could use. I know that there were a lot of GM cars that had a net that was about 1' tall. Good luck!! Tony.

psychoideas

In relation to the net, try a marine supplier. Someone who sell stuff for the yachting folk! Real good nets there.

LaughaC

I have a net that hangs perfectly like a hammock behind the back seats. It came from the trunk of my Lincoln Mark VIII. My Infiniti has a similar net that I plan to keep when I sell it.

Someone should consider making an aftermarket net that's as good as the ones that come with luxury cars.

Jessterlh

Paul,
Picked it up last fall, yes will be at the A&D on the 12th. Assuming It survives the DE day on Wednesday

Rinty

Audi A4's come with a nice net.

Rinty

red67

jesster i use a basketweave-look rubber matt.
it works pretty good - stops things slidiing around for road use with friction.
i got it in europe from a local shop but i'm sure they are available elsewhere.
hope that helps.

DRACO A5OG

Since Addidas is the Official Porsche Apparel Manufacturer, I use their Gym Bag for all my loose Crap, i.e. Battery Jumper Cable, PAG Tools, DME Relay Spare, Torque Wrench & Wheel Lug Socket, Fan Belt, Bosch Red Relay Spare, Quart of Oil, Paper Filler, Rag, Driving Shoes & Sweat Shirt.

Just enough room for the top and when I work on or track her, I just lift the bag & carpet out

smshirk

I'm not sure what year Porsche started making roof racks, but you can ge them for newer cars.

Trader220

I have used both Yakima and Thule racks over the years on several 911's with the rain gutters its easy.

Boatsonthebrain

Anyone know if you can use the Yakima or Thule on an '84 Targa?

Thanks in advance!

dfinnegan

Thule makes "feet" for their standard rack that'll fit. I know it's not an 80's car, but I believe the rails are pretty much the same.

JackOlsen

You can use a Thule on any 911 with the rain gutters on top. 65-89 should be the same deal. From the picture up above, I'd guess 90-94 is the same, too.

Here's a set of track tires on top of a 1972 with a Thule rack.

Boatsonthebrain

Great pix guys, thanks! I'm looking at possibly purchasing an '84 targa however I don't 'think' it has rain gutters Can anyone with a targa chime in here?

Tim

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