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| Tdskip |
 Apr 19 2019, 11:28 AM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 3,684 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None 
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Wilco conversion
Not my car etc but interesting.... Wonder how effective any bracing would actually be?  |
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| wes |
Apr 19 2019, 01:17 PM
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wes Group: Members Posts: 1,588 Joined: 8-December 07 From: Ukiah Ca Member No.: 8,436 Region Association: Northern California
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I’ve often wondered if the convertible mod wouldn’t tend to be somewhat a problem with the handling stiffness wise.
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| JOEPROPER |
Apr 19 2019, 01:34 PM
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The answer is "no" unless you ask... Group: Members Posts: 1,184 Joined: 21-November 15 From: White Plains New York Member No.: 19,387 Region Association: North East States
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Ruined a nice car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)
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| Steve |
Apr 19 2019, 01:35 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,570 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California
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And no roll over protection. The windshield was not designed to handle the weight of the car.
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| buck toenges |
Apr 19 2019, 04:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 553 Joined: 25-November 03 From: Fort wayne In Member No.: 1,388 Region Association: None
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Makes the car "look" longer.
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| don-6 |
Apr 19 2019, 04:46 PM
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Stock vs Modified? Group: Members Posts: 172 Joined: 7-April 14 From: Conroe, TX Member No.: 17,219 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I like the windshield rake, and the body lines. It reminds me of my very first sports car, a 1973 FIAT 850 Sport Spider.
I would not do this conversion to a 914, but since it's done, it would be cool to drive. I would add a role hoop behind the seats for safety and to help stiffen the car. |
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| 914_7T3 |
Apr 19 2019, 04:50 PM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,846 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California
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If you had never seen an original Targa version, this Cabrio is actually pretty nice looking. IMHO
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| Bleyseng |
Apr 19 2019, 05:21 PM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(Steve @ Apr 19 2019, 12:35 PM)  And no roll over protection. The windshield was not designed to handle the weight of the car. It's just like my Ghia vert so a different experience driving with nothing but a windshield |
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| Bleyseng |
Apr 19 2019, 05:21 PM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(Steve @ Apr 19 2019, 12:35 PM) And no roll over protection. The windshield was not designed to handle the weight of the car. It's just like my Ghia vert so a different experience driving with nothing but a windshield |
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| bdstone914 |
Apr 20 2019, 08:36 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,512 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
QUOTE(JOEPROPER @ Apr 19 2019, 12:34 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) And seats with no headrest. Stupid way to ruin a car. |
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| Gatornapper |
Apr 20 2019, 08:43 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 22-September 17 From: Woods west of Richmond, VA Member No.: 21,449 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(914_7T3 @ Apr 19 2019, 04:50 PM) If you had never seen an original Targa version, this Cabrio is actually pretty nice looking. IMHO Actually I find it stunningly beautiful. A predecessor to the Boxster. Just too dangerous to drive. But actually a nice roll bar wouldn't hurt the looks at all. Jus' sayin'........... GN |
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| bbrock |
Apr 20 2019, 08:56 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(Gatornapper @ Apr 20 2019, 08:43 AM) QUOTE(914_7T3 @ Apr 19 2019, 04:50 PM) If you had never seen an original Targa version, this Cabrio is actually pretty nice looking. IMHO Actually I find it stunningly beautiful. A predecessor to the Boxster. Just too dangerous to drive. But actually a nice roll bar wouldn't hurt the looks at all. Jus' sayin'........... GN (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Looks like a nice car for someone with a death wish. |
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| Spoke |
Apr 20 2019, 09:11 AM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,976 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None
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I think this car looks a lot better than the notchy roof line of the standard 914. When folks say the 914 is ugly I think the ugliness of the standard 914 stems from the notch-back roof. Take the stock roll-over hoop off and it looks really sleek.
Although for this conversion I think it would be best to integrate a tubular roll-over hoop for safety. Also need to add seats with head restraints. |
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