Targa top help
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Targa top help
It seems to me that a targa top from any year should be able to fit any other as long as the front mounting brackets are changed for the appropriate period. Targa tops interchange from 84 to E86, L86 thru 88, and 89 thru 96.
Has anyone put a different year targa on their vette and changed only the mounting brackets on the top itself? I ask since I'm still looking for a top and seem to find 89 and up targas. If I could buy one of those and simply (?) change the front mounts, that could end my search for a solid top.
I have an 87 right now with a clear top (that I will keep), but I really want to add a solid one.
Has anyone put a different year targa on their vette and changed only the mounting brackets on the top itself? I ask since I'm still looking for a top and seem to find 89 and up targas. If I could buy one of those and simply (?) change the front mounts, that could end my search for a solid top.
I have an 87 right now with a clear top (that I will keep), but I really want to add a solid one.
Last edited by Randy T; Jan 28, 2008 at 07:38 PM. Reason: add
Melting Slicks
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Never tried to use a different year targa so I can't help there, but there is a guy on the Forum selling a solid top for the year you want.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1920378
It might be easier to paint this one than monkey with an 85 or 86 top.
Just a thought.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1920378
It might be easier to paint this one than monkey with an 85 or 86 top.
Just a thought.
Melting Slicks
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Sorry...... I misread your post I thought you wanted a 89 or up top. Please ignore previous reply. :o
Try this one instead:
http://www.tabercorvetteparts.com/ca..._targatop.html
Try this one instead:
http://www.tabercorvetteparts.com/ca..._targatop.html
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Melting Slicks
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You can just buy the front mounts, covers, and upper trim piece, (that screw on to the windshield pillar) to convert any C4. I think my friend has (or can make up) a kit for you. Converting the top itself, while it can and has been done, usually ends badly and is alot more work.
Melting Slicks
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I made a 84-86E fit my 94 Coupe. from my experience they can all be made to work with each other with exception of making 86L-96 fit on a 84-86E car. What I did was I used white paint put it on the mounting plate and fastened it on the car then I rested the roof on the car so it would leave an Impression on the Targa top frame... This left me an idea of where I should drill for the mounting screws. After they were drilled and tapped I mounted the plates put it on the car and it actually fit better than the roof that came with it.
Custom headliner
detail of embossed logo
outside painted black right before the vinyl stripe was laid on it.
I dont have any updated pics of this project but it is fully completed and cleaned up inside and out and outfitted with new weather stripping.
here it is on the car
Custom headliner
detail of embossed logo
outside painted black right before the vinyl stripe was laid on it.
I dont have any updated pics of this project but it is fully completed and cleaned up inside and out and outfitted with new weather stripping.
here it is on the car
Last edited by Impala Balko; Jan 28, 2008 at 11:30 PM.
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THanks for the advice. I was seriously considering buying a targa top and altering the top itself. I don't want to alter the car since I want my original, blue glass top to still fit.
I'll wait til a correct year targa becomes available. I've seen a couple lately, but they're going for way too much money for the conditions I seen. Basically, I want to find one that was never used, still in perfect condition, and in medium blue at a garage sale for about 40 bucks. Or less. It could happen.
I'll wait til a correct year targa becomes available. I've seen a couple lately, but they're going for way too much money for the conditions I seen. Basically, I want to find one that was never used, still in perfect condition, and in medium blue at a garage sale for about 40 bucks. Or less. It could happen.
Melting Slicks
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THanks for the advice. I was seriously considering buying a targa top and altering the top itself. I don't want to alter the car since I want my original, blue glass top to still fit.
I'll wait til a correct year targa becomes available. I've seen a couple lately, but they're going for way too much money for the conditions I seen. Basically, I want to find one that was never used, still in perfect condition, and in medium blue at a garage sale for about 40 bucks. Or less. It could happen.
I'll wait til a correct year targa becomes available. I've seen a couple lately, but they're going for way too much money for the conditions I seen. Basically, I want to find one that was never used, still in perfect condition, and in medium blue at a garage sale for about 40 bucks. Or less. It could happen.
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