HELP finding used Cabriolet part!!
03-10-2010, 01:25 PM
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HELP finding used Cabriolet part!!
Looking for part # 911 561 927 00 70B (Main folding top bow) for the right side of my '91 C4 cabriolet top.
Searching this great forum, I've found a bunch of info on this flimsy part, but nothing very recent. Looks like several folks purchased this back in '03/'04 new for around $400. Now, Porsche must know the problems with this support and the price for a new one is $2,200. Talk about highway robbery!!
So, I need to either find a used one for a reasonable price, or go the welding route, which I think has wielded mixed results. According to my guy, it's made of "pot metal" which is porous and tough to weld.
Any info/recommendations on getting a used part or welding info would be greatly appreciated.
Rich
Searching this great forum, I've found a bunch of info on this flimsy part, but nothing very recent. Looks like several folks purchased this back in '03/'04 new for around $400. Now, Porsche must know the problems with this support and the price for a new one is $2,200. Talk about highway robbery!!
So, I need to either find a used one for a reasonable price, or go the welding route, which I think has wielded mixed results. According to my guy, it's made of "pot metal" which is porous and tough to weld.
Any info/recommendations on getting a used part or welding info would be greatly appreciated.
Rich
03-10-2010, 06:46 PM
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have you tried the chop shops...like here (there are others)...this company will allow you to "wait list" if they do not have 1 in stock
http://dcauto.gotdns.com/
http://dcauto.gotdns.com/
03-10-2010, 09:23 PM
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I am in the same situation but need the other side (911.561.928.00 70B). Mine is currently braced with a steel plate. When I checked with Porsche a few years ago, the new part was ~$900. Now looks like a lot more now.
03-11-2010, 12:23 PM
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Hey, Duck. How did you brace it? Will the top go up and down with the brace on? Did you look into welding it?
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03-11-2010, 07:17 PM
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rswan55,
The top goes up and down manually. I would not dare hooking it back up for automatic operation as I do not think everything is lined up. I just sanwiched the plate between folding part and the seal. Looks okay, but would rather have a non-broken part.
944/951guy,
My email is mgduckworth@msn.com if you have the other side as well.
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The top goes up and down manually. I would not dare hooking it back up for automatic operation as I do not think everything is lined up. I just sanwiched the plate between folding part and the seal. Looks okay, but would rather have a non-broken part.
944/951guy,
My email is mgduckworth@msn.com if you have the other side as well.
Thanks.
03-11-2010, 07:20 PM
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I have complete frame in good condition with a tatty hood attached to it rear window cracked etc I am gonna part out this frame on ebay only problem is I am in UK shipping cost shouldnt be much thought and if it help the car I own is a california import