A company on ebay called FCP Groton is selling early Targa seals for my 1978 targa for $107.00 buy it now!! I was pricing this seal everywhere else for $258.
Has anyone used this seal?? This is the rear targa and window seal. The same seal for a 86 and up car is $71.00 will the later seal fit my car??
It sounds like it might be to good to be true since everyone else is offering the oem seal for $258?
Porsche REAR Targa Top Roll Bar Seal 911 (1974-85)
Brand New!!

Guaranteed OEM Quality and Fit
OEM#: 91156509145

Fits Following Model:

1974: 911
1974-1975: 911 Carrera
1984-1985: 911 Carrera
1974-1977: 911 S
1978-1983: 911 SC

 

Per Pelican that is the front seal part number

http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...9145&x=16&y=16


John

 

it fastens to the front of the Targa bar but is situated behind the driver ,, you can see where the pins for the roof go in.

 

Iceman,

Thanks for the clarification.

John

 

anyone heard of this vendor? I want to check and make sure before I order, also will the later seal work since it is cheaper?

 

Never heard of them but it doesn't mean they are not good. at 100 bucks ou could replace the thing 3 times anyway . I say go for it and let us know how it goes ( I am sure John and I will be right behind you if it works )
Not sure about the later seal . I did here something about a piece may have to be trimmed off to match with the door seal depending on what door seal you have , but i am a bit hazy on that.

 

It's a legit vendor

Good price. I would buy 3 and replace every 10 years

http://www.fcpgroton.com/category-ex...258/by_year/29

Let us know how the fit is after installation.

John

 

Any word on definite fit of the later seal for my 78?

 

Later seal will probably not fit, targa top design is different.

John

 

and if it did there would only be one seal now wouldn't there

 

Seal just arrived! have not opened the box yet but so far so good! That is quick turnaround time!

 

Today's technology allows seals to be duplicated a bit easier and in smaller quantities. I've seen and heard of poor quality pieces on the market for a variety of cars. Just because they reference a Porsche part number means nothing.

Having said that, I hope it works out, and as pointed out, you could change this a couple of times for less money.

 

I opened the box and the seal looks like it is of high quality and was sealed in packaging that had similar markings to the oem window switch I bought. When I find some free time I will go ahead with the install.
I will have to look for the diy instructions on the seal.

 

Great news .. try to take some before and after pics and let us know what glue you use .. I have used the 38 heavy duty weatherstip adhesive uib the past but i do ot like it. It is not easy to remove after as it hardens. The original glue you could peel off after 30 years . That is great if you do need to do it again ..

 

The weather was to nice to work on the car this weekend!
I am planning on using 3m trim adheasive. we will see if I can find some free time this week!