[mbardeen]

It might be good to check dismantlers like DC Auto for a new rear shelf. I've had good luck using them for some of the body parts I've needed. They've always shipped what I purchased & usually more, and the parts have worked well.



DCAuto lists the shelf for $350.

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[968cabx2]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PORSCHE-968-944S...85&vxp=mtr



199 with free shipping on eBay. I've gotten a couple of items from them and they were decent.



Might be worth looking at.



Better than $350 and the description says its in excellent shape.

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[schwarz968]

I have found that an industrial heat gun (used carefully) along with limited pressure can allow you to reform warped pieces of interior trim such as the a-posts, upper trim around the top of the windshield (Cabrio). I used some forming blocks made from wood and gloves (protect hands) to do the work on mine. You'll need to be careful here folks as you CAN damage parts very quickly if not careful. Use the blocks to retain desired shape until the part has cooled down.

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[Ernie]

Schwarz, you have managed to fix the slowly warping a pillars using that technique? There may be hope for those buggers!

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[tamathumper]

But are they staying in shape even in the hot sun? According to the plastics engineers where I work, they will continue to re-warp quite quickly unless they are heated nearly to melting and re-pressure-formed in full cast molds, which is pretty much impossible with the vinyl overlay on them.

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[flash]

worked on the white car. 4 years and counting.

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[Ernie]

Ok, so what kind of temperature are we looking at? A heat gun with a variable temp setting sounds preferable and then wooden "skeletons" to re-shape the pillars? Thanks!

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[schwarz968]

Used a variable heat gun. Electric type. Wear gloves and use wooden blocks. TAKE YOUR TIME! I will be doing my rear deck over the holidays.

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[pbc1548]

I bought a used rear shelf at a local dismantler in the Toronto area for $250.00 as mine was pretty badly warped as well. A couple of weeks ago I tried to remove the original one by taking out the 2 screws by the seat belt clip on each side. As I lifted up the shelf, several of the clips broke - of course! Worse than that I was unable to get the shelf out of the car. The shelves have some flexibility but not much as I tried several different twists, tugs and pulls with no luck. Frustrated, I did the only thing reasonable - had a couple of cold ones as I contemplated getting out the saw. Common sense prevailed and I pushed the original shelf back in place (sort of) and left it.



I want to get back to it but need some advice on how to get the old one out and the new one in. Does the back of the soft top need to be unfastened and pushed forward to provide enough clearance? Also I need 5 clips if anyone has some for sale or knows where I can find them.



Thanks for your help!

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[flash]

sunset still carries them. i just picked up a set myself.



as i remember, in order to completely remove it, you have to undo parts of the top. i'll be poking around in there over the next couple of days to replace some broken clips (finally getting around to dynamatting that area too)

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[BeBe]

I took my rear shelf/storage out temporarily after I realized it wasn't permanently attached. I got new bolts, etc., to re-install it, but didn't find the time. I like being able to just drop things behind the seats (briefcase, etc.), vs. squeezing them in. The shelf is also quite heavy. I didn't weigh it, but I'm guessing about 40 lbs. I may just leave it out.

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[pbc1548]

BeBe - are you referring to the lockable storage cabinets behind the front seats at the floor in US cars? I'm struggling with the shelf beneath the rear window that when we were kids we would sleep on while driving to Florida in Dad's '69 Newport - almost room for 2 of us back there.



Flash - I think we are talking about the same thing - please let me know if you discover anything. In the meantime, I'll check out Sunset for clips.



Thanks for your input

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[flash]

bebe - it's about 25lbs



pbc - i'll be down there either this afternoon or tomorrow morning looking at this.

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[BeBe]

Yes, I was referring to the storage cabinets. I should have gone back and looked at the picture. Never mind...



I used have to fight with my brother and sisters to see who would get to lay up on the shelf under the back window. Not the safest thing, but fond memories.

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[pbc1548]

Hoping to tackle removing my warped window shelf and replacing it this weekend. I assume removing the rear section of the soft top where its fastened to the luggage compartment is required. Any advice or tips welcomed and appreciated.

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[flash]

the shelf comes out without having to mess with the top. there is a screw all the way forward on each side (it's hiding, so look hard), and then just the clips (8 of them i think). i just pulled mine all but out and installed the clips.

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