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Old May 31, 2005 | 03:46 AM
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Hey, if anybody knows or has the chance to let me know.
I am curious about the following weights:

1) Fiberglass Targa Top Weight


2) Glass Targa Top Weight


3) Clear Acrylic Targa Top Weight


4) Targa Top Frame Weight

The reasons for this will hopefully soon be revealed....
Thanks in advance guys!
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Old May 31, 2005 | 04:20 AM
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I would think the heaviest to lightest would be the Glass, Fiberglass, Clear Acrylic, Targa Top Frame Weight. I know my fiberglass is heavier than my father's clear acrylic. I would think the glass top would be heavier than either, and the frame weight would be the lightest as it's made out of aluminum and isn't nearly as large.

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Old May 31, 2005 | 08:16 AM
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If I remember right the acyrlic is approx.27#
never weighed my fiberglass I would guess 2-3# heavier
never had frame off any panel to the weight
I wasnt aware there was a real glass one available for the c-4

Im sure there are others out there that are weight concious
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Acrylic top is 27lbs

Fiberglass top is 30lbs

The clear acrylic top is often refered to as a glass top but I've never heard of a real "glass" top, is there such a thing?
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Old May 31, 2005 | 09:21 PM
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You know guys, I was wondering the same thing...I figured I would just put "glass top" up there and see.

But thanks guys, I will fill you in on my plans as I go do some feasibility research.
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