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Old 07-21-2017, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Grapeape
Just realized looking at the bigger pic this is a Cab converted to Targa; still don't dig it.
No, its a 993 targa, converted to a 993 targa
Old 07-21-2017, 08:27 AM
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I was going to write "other than the color" , but I thought I had missed something else.
Old 07-21-2017, 08:44 AM
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Cool idea, but looks funky to me on a 993. I prefer the real deal




Old 07-21-2017, 09:01 AM
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The seat belt set up in the rear looks cabish. More cabs built than targas so ok to sacrifice a cab and probably easier to convert back, and cheaper.
Old 07-21-2017, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by 911PERVY
No, its a 993 targa, converted to a 993 targa
I believe I read somewhere that the factory Targas chassis all started life as cab chassis. And the entire Targa roof mechanism was assembled externally and mated to the cab chassis. No?
Old 07-21-2017, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Grapeape
The seat belt set up in the rear looks cabish. More cabs built than targas so ok to sacrifice a cab and probably easier to convert back, and cheaper.
Nope, the rear seatbelt setup is definitely not cabish. Cabs have the seat belts coming from the middle of the rear seat and latch towards the outside, reverse of coupes and targas. Also one pic shows the rear sets folded down and cab seats won't do that either. 🙁
Old 07-21-2017, 03:06 PM
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Oh hell no!
Old 07-21-2017, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 911PERVY
Hate this;




Love this;


Originally Posted by gavonder
What's the difference?


Also, the red one is a wide body!
Old 07-21-2017, 04:40 PM
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I like it but would I buy it? Nope.
Old 07-21-2017, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Gbos1
Oh hell no!
LMAO, can hear the Jerry Springer panel participant voice in my head.
Old 07-22-2017, 10:00 AM
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If someone offered that as an aftermarket cab top replacement, and it wasn't stupid expensive, I'd consider it. You know, along the lines of a hard-top for the cab with "just" requiring removal of the cab top and using existing attachment points, etc.
Old 07-24-2017, 03:36 PM
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meh..
prefer 964 WB turbo targa renditions over this.
Old 07-26-2017, 10:55 PM
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Yes. So true. 993 production Targa models begin live as cabriolet chassis's - then fitted with the Targa roof assemblely supplied by IiRC Wabsto AG.
The Targa has the enhanced chassis support structure of the 993 cabriolet.


Originally Posted by jrmdir
I believe I read somewhere that the factory Targas chassis all started life as cab chassis. And the entire Targa roof mechanism was assembled externally and mated to the cab chassis. No?
Old 07-26-2017, 11:01 PM
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I believe I'm that "Mike" Opo referenced.
Nice to see the 993 poster framed, as required in any self respecting 993 garage!!
For what's it's worth, Porsche AG's renovation/ wishes facility just outside of Stuttgart will perform a 993 Targa-esq request. It's more common that you'ld think; several to Japan.

Cheers from Vail, Colorado

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���������� Mike send me this poster as a gift awhile back
Old 07-26-2017, 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by M. Schneider
I believe I'm that "Mike" Opo referenced.
Nice to see the 993 poster framed, as required in any self respecting 993 garage!!
For what's it's worth, Porsche AG's renovation/ wishes facility just outside of Stuttgart will perform a 993 Targa-esq request. It's more common that you'ld think; several to Japan.

Cheers from Vail, Colorado
yes Mike , this is you brother .. I'm glad you like it on the frame 👍🏼 Thanks again for the poster 😀


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