haflingerheaven

i've found a car i really really want...very rare 82 t/a...but, it has one of those flimsy 80's targa roofs and god knows why anybody would do that....how hard would it be to put it back to it's original hardtop?
possible ?
expensive?
thx

RedLeadSled

Sounds to me like you need the rear glass hatch? You could probably find one at a good salvage yard. I never put one on a car. I know the thing is real heavy just from changing strut arms and holding it up. The hardest part would be getting it lined up properly and adjusting it.

fadedirocz28

I'm assuming you mean T-Top? because most people would kill for a targa top.

Its not worth it in most cases to go from t-top to hardtop, being the general consensus. Easier to sell the t-top and buy a factory hardtop. Probably cost less as well if you value your own time if you're doing it.

haflingerheaven

i think somebody changed the hard top to a targa top..it's not a hard targa top, it's soft....i want to go back to a plain old hard top...not t tops...just wondering if it's possible without breaking the bank

it's a low production mecum car ...it was originally a hard top..

thx

Dartht33bagger

Why don't you just sell the car to someone that wants a targa top and buy a hard top?

90 camaro cj

cuz its rare.... yes you can swap tops its hard but not too hard, easiest way is at the spot welds on cowl to a piller and the factory back seam, its def worth it for a rare car like that, i dont know how much itd be, prolly 2k ish idk tho for sure

haflingerheaven

thanks for the input

K-slice

iTrader: (2)

I've never seen a third gen with a targa, got a picture?

I agree with Darth though. That's a rare car, don't ruin it by making just another plain old hardtop...

polaris91

this was the first time i seen one. looks pretty sweet imo

K-slice

iTrader: (2)

That's sweet dude. Not crazy about that hood, but the targa top is NICE!
I wonder why new cars don't come with t/targa tops anymore. IMO they're much better than verts..

Dartht33bagger

Probably because they are harder to seal up.

IROC#1

I agree! I dont like verts because of how loud they are, the car bodies flex more and they are easier for people to break into...PLUS they have to be replaced every 10-15 yrs. T-Tops or Targa tops still give you the sun and wind without the downsides of a vert.

New corvetts still come with a Targa roof and I believe certain Ferrari models do too...Ive wondered why the new Mustangs and Camaro's dont offer a targa as an option. I guess they want people buying a vert if they want sun and wind.

I would never own a third gen without them! I frickin LOVE driving around in the summer with the t-tops off, sunglasses on and the tunes cranked...Nothing better other than being in a boat doing 70+ with big blocks roaring away!!

PNYKILR

just started it