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  1. 04-27-2025, 05:05 PM #1
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    911S Targa rust repair (under chrome trim around rear window)

    Hello from Sunnyvale,

    Unfortunately my 1973 911S Targa has developed some rust around the Targa rear window (around the 3 fender holes on each side for the rear window chrome trim bolts.

    Has anyone here had a similar problem in the past? I‘d be interested in understanding how that got fixed (custom made sheet metal pieces, commercially available repair sheet metal parts, etc.).

    Does anyone know a reasonably priced body shop in/around the SF Bay Area that has experience working on early 911s (specifically Targas since its fairly easy to break the rear window glass if they don‘t know what they are doing)?

    Any tip/info would be highly appreciated.

    Thanks much in advance.
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    Rust at that spot is extremely common, as is rust on the structure below the Targa bar itself on the inner apron. In the past, we've cut off the front of the quarter panel to access this inner structure. It's major surgery. But then most rust repair is far more extensive than you might expect. Rust is active in 1000 more places than you initially see. (sorry the photos chose to be sideways)

    Unfortunately, I don't have direct experience with any Bay Area shops skilled in Porsche rust repair, but I'm sure they exist.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Eminence Gris View Post
    Rust at that spot is extremely common, as is rust on the structure below the Targa bar itself on the inner apron. In the past, we've cut off the front of the quarter panel to access this inner structure. It's major surgery. But then most rust repair is far more extensive than you might expect. Rust is active in 1000 more places than you initially see. (sorry the photos chose to be sideways)

    Unfortunately, I don't have direct experience with any Bay Area shops skilled in Porsche rust repair, but I'm sure they exist.
    Thanks much for this info! Too bad that nobody could point me to a knowledgeable shop here in the SF Bay Area, so far.
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    You might try German Autobody near the San Jose airport.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TeeItUp View Post
    You might try German Autobody near the San Jose airport.
    Thanks for this suggestion.
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