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Old 06-02-2017, 12:23 PM
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Default Any interest in cockpit cover for Targa?

I've been making cockpit covers for 914's for 20+ years. I made a few for 911's but no longer have a pattern.

Now that I've got a 964 Targa, I wonder if there would be any interest in my covers for a Targa?

Here's one of my 914 covers

Old 06-02-2017, 01:54 PM
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I would be for keeping the rain out! I'm in the UK if that's an issue.
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If I move forward and make any I'll let you know ffc. To be honest my '91 is very weather proof and doesn't leak a bit.
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Mine is improving with adjustment but the roof needs a refurb and the front and rear seals need replacing.
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Not be a downer, but wouldn't it take somebody just as long to pull the roof out of the frunk and put it on? Takes me about 2 min.
Just saying. Maybe I am missing the benefit of a cover? Like if you didn't have room in the frunk or wanted to keep the sun off the interior?
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I would be interested as well.
EDIT: I have an 83SC. I realized that this forum is for 964s. Not sure if that would make a difference here.

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My 964 Targa is very water tight, but I know other Targa cars can leak, 914's are notorious leakers and my cockpit cover is a good solution. Also if you cover the cockpit the interior temps are much lower on hot summer days.
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Originally Posted by greg1990964
Not be a downer, but wouldn't it take somebody just as long to pull the roof out of the frunk and put it on? Takes me about 2 min.
Just saying. Maybe I am missing the benefit of a cover? Like if you didn't have room in the frunk or wanted to keep the sun off the interior?
For me the cover would go over the roof while it was in place and help prevent leaks.
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I have a cloth cover I use on my cab. Paid about $60 for it. A few places sell them in different colors. It comes in handy when parked with the top down. Keeps the leaves and heat out of the cockpit. I also put it on over the roof of the car when at work. Keeps the sun off the top and from shining in the interior.
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Yeah this is a great idea if it leaks. Mine doesn't really leak, or at least not enough that I notice unless going highway speeds through a monsoon.
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I have never seen one .
I would be interested in one.
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I'll let you know when I have some, it will probably be a few months. I just did a batch of other covers and need to sell those before getting more supplies.
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If it were to fit a coupe, I'd be interested as well. Keep the sun out...
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Originally Posted by Turbohead
I have never seen one .
I would be interested in one.
Elliot
http://www.autoanything.com/car-covers/20A50463A1.aspx
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Default Cockpit cover

Originally Posted by A914MAN
I'll let you know when I have some, it will probably be a few months. I just did a batch of other covers and need to sell those before getting more supplies.
saw this old thread and wondered if you ever made any? I have one for my Targa and it does help with rain and keeping the interior clean.




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