1969 911 S Targa restoration

[Renaudtwingo]

I'm currently restoring a 1969 2.0S 911 Targa and I'm having a hard time with the Targa seals. I hope you could help to answer few questions:

- Left/Right Targa top frame seal: as I'm restoring a 69, I wanted to use the early type (thinner one, see picture below), but few people are recommending the later type (thicker). I just wonder 1/ if the latter type really fits 2/ if the upgrade is really worth it (better water/sound insulation)?

- Targa Windshield frame to top shield (front seal): the 69 type has 2 two copper elbow pipes (see pic below) that are directly entering in the windshield pillar. I assume it is for water evacuation, but I really find it weird, as the inside of the pillar will be exposed to water… Am I missing something like a pipe linkage in the windscreen pillar? Should I block that hole and not use copper pipes? Should I use a later seal type?



Left/Right Targa top frame seal:

69 type:



Latter type:



Targa Windshield frame to top shield (front seal)

69 type:



Latter type:



Thanks a lot in advance for your help.

[edmayo]

Do not throw away your old seals, you need to carefully look at the subtle cuts that were made on them. Second call Dan Pechtel at "Cars Inc" , he even makes the correct seal for early cars.

[Renaudtwingo]

Thanks a lot edmayo,
Unfortunately, my 69 was in really bad shape before restoration, so the seal were either not correct at all or not present.
I already sent a message to Dan Petchel, waiting for his answer