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  1. 10-25-2014, 03:42 AM #1
    Jrsully
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    repairing Targa Bar Cover attaching bolts

    Have the usual dilemma on a 71 Targa. Tried to remove the Targa bar cover carefully w/o snapping the studs off, alas, they all snapped off. Looking for opinions on repairs, just weld new studs.? Any experience/tips with this appreciated. Thx
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  2. 10-25-2014, 10:22 AM #2
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    Thats how it was originally done.
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  3. 07-19-2016, 08:35 AM #3
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    Rehashing an ol one here. Any tips on fixing the stud issues.? Has anyone drilled out the studs completely and dropped in new one's vs welding new one's on.?
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  4. 07-19-2016, 10:23 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jrsully View Post
    Rehashing an ol one here. Any tips on fixing the stud issues.? Has anyone drilled out the studs completely and dropped in new one's vs welding new one's on.?
    They are not conventional studs, but you must already know that. You must grind the old "stud" off the bar and make a new one by flattening one end of a stud with a BFH or grinding it flat and welding it on the Targa bar. It is not a particularly hard thing to do.

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  5. 07-19-2016, 01:26 PM #5
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    Thx Jim, what size bolts/studs would you use.? Does look a bit easier than originally thought. Thx again for then pics and comments
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  6. 07-19-2016, 01:36 PM #6
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    They are 6 X 1.0 thread and about 40MM long. You could just cut off some bolts to make them. Your local hardware store will be able to supply the bolts.

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    Last edited by Jim Breazeale; 07-19-2016 at 02:29 PM. Reason: Changed the thread pitch to 1.0 from 1.25 as per Jon B.
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  7. 07-19-2016, 01:50 PM #7
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    Thx again Jim, looks from the pics that you just welded the bolt and washer in place and ground the hell out of it once attached.?
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  8. 07-19-2016, 02:24 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jrsully View Post
    Thx again Jim, looks from the pics that you just welded the bolt and washer in place and ground the hell out of it once attached.?
    I didn't so anything other that bead blast the one stud so we could see it better. That is pure Porsche Factory work. They welded 2 washers along with their home made (primitive) studs to the Targa bar and then ground off half of the washer for clearance on the rear studs on each side. The washers support nylon washers used for shims.

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  9. 07-19-2016, 04:56 PM #9
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    Absolutely amazing...would never have imagined...
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  10. 07-20-2016, 02:56 AM #10
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    Yes, great info. I'll be crossing this off the to do list this wknd. Thx again Jim
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