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Wondering if anyone is aware of an existing thread about how to adjust the triangle frame and window so that it meets the targa top and seals properly. Searched the threads but couldn't find anything. I gotta believe one of you have done this adjustment already.
Many thanks!
can you send a photo?
There is a targa top adjustment workbook. Dan Pechtel is a good source carsincnj.com or if you pm your email I can send you a PDF
Can you send more photos with the roof off, detailing the seal corners.
And inside the roof.
Some of the things I see are beyond what the targa roof fitting article will detail.
Did you just replace the front seal? the one that goes up the A pillars and over the windshield?
Hey guys .. thanks so much. I will take some photos with the roof off tomorrow. Targa Dan just sent me this top back and I'm working with him to make adjustments .. specifically to adjust the pin in the drivers rear corner. That will pull the top down a little, but I still think the chrome frame needs to be adjusted inwards toward the a pilar a little bit to bring the whole glass in tighter. I also wonder if the regulator can be adjusted to raise the glass a few mm.
I did replace the front seal and the rear side seals about 10 years ago. It's the correct seal.
My old top fit great, but I wanted to replace the headliner and the vinyl top and Dan did an awesome job restoring the whole thing, but the fit on the drivers side will need some fine tuning.
sent you the pdf
Could you send me the PDF of the targa top adjustment guide. I don’t have PM ability yet
Thanks,
Mitch.bender@gmail.cm
sent, have fun!
My bad, can you resend to my correct email, Mitch.bender@gmail.com
Thanks again
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Originally Posted by Scott A
Scott, Ed -
Here are a few more photos with the top off. Seals are all new and the fit across the top front and back is actually quite good. My issue is along the top of the driver window. I think the chrome triangle needs a slight adjustment inward. As you can see from the photo, the triangle in not even touching the A pillar .. There is a small gap nd should be kissing that A pillar and gasket at the top. Then the window high may need to come up 1-2 cm, which I'm assuming I could do with the regulator adjustment. Do you have any good resources for adjusting the triangle pitch and the window height via regulator? That Targa tech handout helps, but it's a bit vague. many thanks.
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what year is your car? That front seal looks like it is missing a lip that comes to the top of the window frame.
My dan Pechtel front seal does not use a plastic rivet there either.
Maybe the seals where different on the earlier cars.
You adjust the vent window frame after removing the door panel and making adjustments at the bottom of the vertical legs.
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Originally Posted by RSTarga
Thank you. The car is a model year 1969 and built in 1968 .. '69 was a transition year so lots of one-year-only parts on the car .. including the targa top.
I had to re-read description was not sure what” Triangle “was …looking at the photo where your pointing to the gap I get it …
Its the edge of the fixed vent window/frame.
As Mayo has said …remove door panel for adjustments…its the only way to get that frame closer to engage the rubber .
There are several locations covered by black plastic caps ..accessible without door panel off but there are 2 locations inside the door , you will want to utilize all locations to get things the way you like
Also if you google 1970 door panel removal there a good video showing all locations including the doorframe adjustment locations
Would you mind sending me the pdf as well? Working on a 72 Targa and windows are next. I have two kids that went to A&M and ended up staying right there. Thanks ion advance. Sent it to
hinmaninsurance@gmail.
for inspiration, a factory video I once came across about adjusting a Targa roof (for G-model) :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXrU...VDjofQ&index=1
Could I get the Targa top PDF as well please?