[flash]

he's just waiting on a car here that needs a top so he can take pics for the installation kit

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[astrojeff]

[quote name='flash' date='Jan 3 2006, 05:03 PM']he's just waiting on a car here that needs a top so he can take pics for the installation kit

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Well, I wish I had my car there. I am in the process of replacing the top canvas. The trim shop just called me to let me know that the top was broken. The part that is broken is a vertical piece (when the top is up) just behind the window to which the seal attaches. It seems like a major structural part. I looked at it. It is fractured through the center part. It looks like aluminum to me. He called the local Porsche dealer who said that it cost $1100 plus shipping from Germany (not available locally)! AT this point, I suggested that they somehow weld it together, which is what they are going to try to do. I don't think this the "bow" that you guys are talking about. Where are those guys from "Monster Garage" when you need them?



Jeff

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[flash]

any chance of a road trip?

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[Anchorman]

Jeff, the part you've described as the broken part is, in fact, the main bow.

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[astrojeff]

[quote name='Anchorman' date='Feb 6 2006, 10:31 PM']Jeff, the part you've described as the broken part is, in fact, the main bow.

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Thanks. They have sent it out to be welded by a shop that does aluminum. Should be done today.

Jeff

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[flash]

beware - that won't hold - many have tried - the metal is not capable of it



make sure they are going to back it up, and pay for the top when it pops again and rips through your top next time

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[josephsc]

[quote name='flash' date='Jan 3 2006, 01:03 PM']he's just waiting on a car here that needs a top so he can take pics for the installation kit

[right][post="14068"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post][/right][/quote]My black cab has a broken passenger side B-pillar (amongst many other broken things...) <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/sad.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[flash]

well, if that thing ever gets back on the road........



is the top still intact? another part to sell if you buy another one?

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[banditsc]

Did this shop ever produce the kit? I got a 94 cab and the passenger bow is broken.

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[flash]

still waiting on someone to bring him a car

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[banditsc]

I'm in SC so I definetly couldn't bring it in. Guess I will see if Sunset can get a replacment part and I'll have it installed. The back window could use a replacment anyways.

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[968gene]

where in SC?

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[banditsc]

Charleston. I actually just picked it up in Charlotte yesterday..

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[Jscottie]

[quote name='banditsc' post='24135' date='Jul 16 2006, 11:21 AM']Charleston. I actually just picked it up in Charlotte yesterday..[/quote]



Was this ever solved? Is there a kit available? Can I buy one?

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[happysails2you]

Ok, now you guys are scaring me....another thing I know nothing about! "I don't know nothin' 'bout birthin' no babies, Miss Scarlett." <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/ohmy.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />



Since I just had the new top put on, I'm hoping the bow is ok. My shop did a great job and does tops all the time, so I'm hoping they would have pointed out anything that looked awry. Any way to check it out now that the top's on? Or just wait til it breaks? Has this been a persistent problem? Would appreciate your showing me the problem area in Hershey. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/rolleyes.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[Anchorman]

Since the "broken bow" is something I've suffered, I can help you get as good an understanding as you'd like.

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[happysails2you]

[quote name='Anchorman' post='34649' date='Apr 25 2007, 11:16 AM']Since the "broken bow" is something I've suffered, I can help you get as good an understanding as you'd like.[/quote]





Thanks, Anchor! Will take you up on that. Since we'll have plenty of time to visit, maybe you guys can take me on a tour of my car and let me know what 'projects' I need to plan for next winter! And how much of a mortgage to take out... <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/huh.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[LivingDust]

Hi Kathy,



When did you aquire this car? It is the same year and colors of a 968 Cab I sold about a year ago....



Scott

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[happysails2you]

Hey Dust! Wow, another twin sister, horizon blue cab out there somewhere? It has a linen grey/classic grey combo interior. She is somewhat rare, and she matches my eyes (the blue part, not the grey part). I know of Larry's car identical to mine in Alabama, figured there must be some others out there. Baby came to me in May 2005 (hey it's her adoption birthday!) from a couple in Ft. Lauderdale who bought it from the original owners, a couple in Pompano Beach. Any idea where yours ended up? Mine is a 92, VIN ending in 276. More importantly, glad you still have a 968 in your fleet...cool blue color!

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[Jacks968]

Flash,



My cab top bow is broken - so count me in on the purchase of a kit. Amazing as it may seem - the bow is held together by screws put through the rubber seal frame into the bow (done before I bought the car) and the power top still works. I am always concerned it will just go PoP some day. I have been hoping to buy a complete top from a dismantler as I need the skin replaced soon anyway.

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