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Old May 14, 2010 | 08:23 AM
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Well, the previous owner had it painted 4 years ago. Already discovered (thanks to this forum) that the targa top is suppose to have a trim on 3 sides. Now the next question is did the 1986 have some type of emblem on the rear end or bumper ? (not the gas lid, I have that one).

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Old May 14, 2010 | 08:42 AM
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Well, the previous owner had it painted 4 years ago. Already discovered (thanks to this forum) that the targa top is suppose to have a trim on 3 sides. Now the next question is did the 1986 have some type of emblem on the rear end or bumper ? (not the gas lid, I have that one).

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Old May 14, 2010 | 08:46 AM
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Thank you so much. Looks like some parts didn't find their way back to the car after painting.

Thanks - Keith
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Thank you so much. Looks like some parts didn't find their way back to the car after painting.

Thanks - Keith
No problem and good luck with your vette!

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Old May 14, 2010 | 09:34 AM
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There should be holes in the rear bumper cover where it is supposed to go. If not then they have filled those holes.
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Old May 14, 2010 | 11:09 AM
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Some people take them off, and glass in the holes....

I don't care for the look, but its supposedly more "clean"...
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Yes, they filled them. A new one will go back on after I paint the car.
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A new one will go back on after I paint the car.
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I took mine off, filled the holes, then had the emblem painted on. I like the cleaner look but it's not for everyone. Now if I had just decided against the spoiler,,, the taillight louvers are already gone.[IMG][/IMG]
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That looks sweet !
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Old May 16, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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Thank you.
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I like the spoiler.. doesnt look bad at all.
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And I thank you too. I really thought I was going to like the spoiler, I searched for over a year to find one that was very subtle. Now that it's on I wish I had never found it. But, the car is going to my son when I am done with it and he likes the spoiler too so it's staying.
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