targa top seal install 72

[gwilliams]

i ordered a top seal from proformance products they say they have the correct seal for a early car a 72 targa top windsheild seal the advertize it in new cattlog i half to take the new one off that i got from porsche does any body have any tips what tricks if any or is it pretty strait foward and thanks to the guy that awnsered my post is the seal that dan at carsinc sells the same one proformance products sells

[cosley]

The problem I found with the after market targa seal was it made the targa top sit high at the front corners of the windshield. I think it was about 1/4". I spent 3-4 hrs. trimming the bottom side of the seal and test fitting until I got it flush. After you've got it fitting correctly, glue in place with 3m black sealant. Install the top and lock it down until the sealer dries. By patient and take your time.

My mechanic told me it would take him a few hours to fit it. I wouldn't have believe him until I did it.

gone '73E targa (living the good life on the east coast)
'73S coupe.

[HarryD]

i ordered a top seal from proformance products they say they have the correct seal for a early car a 72 targa top windsheild seal the advertize it in new cattlog i half to take the new one off that i got from porsche does any body have any tips what tricks if any or is it pretty strait foward and thanks to the guy that awnsered my post is the seal that dan at carsinc sells the same one proformance products sells

Why not write Dan and ask?

[karlusmagnus]

Call Dan and speak with him. As mentioned in your other post, he has been generous with advice. I purchased the seal, but have not yet installed it, so I cannot answer you myself. I decided to purchase from Dan based upon his rep, and info he provided.

Call or email Dan Petchel .
http://www.carsinc-nj.com/
He was the prime mover in getting the new correct seals (Porsche only supplies later targa seals that are no use to early cars) made.

He posts on pelican various targa tech issues such as targa top latch
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showt...10#post4262310

info on targa manual and repair
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showt...=279954&page=2

targa facts of life + seal purchase info ($179.99)
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?t=358108

HTH.

KO