Miles Rucker Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 So I've had this gt for a few years now. And me and a couple buddies got bored and decided to make a removable targe for my car. We started with beefing up the subframe connectors that are the car. We actually went and got the convertible latches to lock the top in place. So we cut the top portion of a verts windshield and welding it in my car. Now I do need a windshield. Lol. It is coming along we'll. still have some fab work to do. My place it to have a two topsThe first one being the original roof to be put in place for like the winter. And I also want to make one out of a leather kind of like the bed covers for trucks. That way I can roll up and drive I will keep the updates coming. Not my dd so not in a super rush Then we got cutting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnyxCobra Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 o_O you know they make a kit for this right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Rucker Posted July 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 I heard that company shut down and it was a pretty janky kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnyxCobra Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 the pics I've seen of it didn't look janky... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slykin Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Well, good luck!! I think you're going to need some... I bet that's a nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullitt Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Good luck can't wait to see this. I've wanted to do this to the Bullitt forever. Posted via Topify using iPhone/iPad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 so are you done with this dude? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 0_o you better update this thing whenever you work on it! I've contemplated doing it but you sir just did it!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 :eek-new: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeperstang1994 Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 i have seen the "kits" first hand. they were well done. i know they were not cheap at the time. cant remember the name of the company that made them JPS or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Rucker Posted July 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 I've seen the kits also. But I looked and looked and everywhere was a dead end on the company. So I'm doing it myself. It hasn't been that bad yet. The main problem right now it figuring out the rear latch part. Not sure on the direction I want to go with it. I was thinking like the corvettes have just a stud and a screw thing to bolt the rear down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMR Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Subscribed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prokiller Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 awesome. i like this better than the kit because it goes all the way to the 1/4 window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 awesome. i like this better than the kit because it goes all the way to the 1/4 window.This! The ones I've seen online have some funny thing going on where they don't kick back All the way to the quarters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 not sure how i feel about the look of it... doesnt seem to flow well with the car. none the less can't wait to see it finished! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 not sure how i feel about the look of it... doesnt seem to flow well with the car. none the less can't wait to see it finished!I can see where you're coming from. I think if he threw a wing on it it would look awesome! Posted via Topify using Android Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Driven Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 My buddy Targa top'd his 04 GT several years ago. It will look great when your done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Driven Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 I was thnking of that too. Dont want to go off topic and hijack but it is focused on the targa top. OP's call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve@CJPP Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 I was thnking of that too. Dont want to go off topic and hijack but it is focused on the targa top. OP's call.post moved to new thread. Sorry OP :focus: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 That looks awesome man! I've always wanted to T-tops on mine. Wonder if your techniques here could apply to that? In theory, all it would require is to reinforce the center and cut/seal to accommodate the glass pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttocs Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 That looks awesome man! I've always wanted to T-tops on mine. Wonder if your techniques here could apply to that? In theory, all it would require is to reinforce the center and cut/seal to accommodate the glass pieces.and then seal perfectly to keep leaks out as well as be strong enough to resist twisting to create leaks. Should be easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Driven Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 Im still thinking about the best way to attach the rear of the targa... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schiffy Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 Im still thinking about the best way to attach the rear of the targa...Why not a slot for the glass to fit into on the aft end, with a latch on the front end? Tapatalk made me do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttocs Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 I am sure the glass will need support on the top/bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 i am intrigued. :llama: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Rucker Posted July 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Ok haven't really work on the car lately. But we think about using hood latches on the rear. The main thing we are concerned about it sealing the edges like we're the side meet the pillars the front don't look to hard the rear is another thing tho [ATTACH]2907[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttocs Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I would probably make the back just a simple peg/hole style mount that you would slide in first, then latch the front. Make some kind of static-mount for the rear that after it is in place the front latches in perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Rucker Posted July 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Kind of like a tongue and groove thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 yea i see what ttocs is saying. cleaner look i bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttocs Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 could do that as well. When I build my stereo cover boards a lot of times I do the mount like I described. All you would need too do is too take the piece you will eventually mount to the back of the removable roof section and clamp it up to the back portion of the roof and then drill some holes through both pieces. Now take a piece of rod the same size as the hole and insert it into the piece you clamped on and weld it into place. Now weld that whole piece onto the roof panel and if you have it lined up right you start with the roof panel by dropping the back in place being sure to hit the rod into the hole you drilled, now drop the front in place and latch it. As long as the front is locked in place the back will not come out. Other nice thing is short of some holes in the back roof panel and the rod/knobs sticking out of the removable piece there really isn't any big/ugly mounting system. Put some rubber on the to top to seal it and you should be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeperstang1994 Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 The only reason i would do this is so when Vin Diesel and i are chasing an 18 wheeler down the highway i can throw it off with reckless abandon! (i hope everyone understands this fast and furious reference... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Driven Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 That's how the top should actually be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 (edited) put the lock on the rear of the top. slide pins in the front. it would give less drag in the front of windshield area to fly off. those aerocatch pins would work provided they dont wear out easily. they can be flush mounted. a weather seal would keep it flush, sealed and weather out... im using aircraft logic. i would weld the pins in the removable top and your groove molded in the windshield structure. if the top comes off it doesnt have a tacky pin lock protruding. the rear can have an underlapping lip. i even think a brake slide pin could work in reamed out steel nut. weld steel; nut into windshield frame. it would look like a vert when the top is down. the only periodical maintenance would be grease in the nut to prevent rust and friction. Edited July 28, 2013 by SniveTroll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Rucker Posted August 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Ok so finished up the front today. Still have some sanding tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Rucker Posted August 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Gonna hopefully get the rear done tonight also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeperstang1994 Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 i love the red interior. Dang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Rucker Posted August 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Not I. I hate the seats. I like the dash but I want black door panels and black seats and delete the rear seats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Get some s197 red seats.....trust me.......you'll love red seats again @white95 show him what he's missing out on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMR Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Not I. I hate the seats. I like the dash but I want black door panels and black seats and delete the rear seatsI agree, I got tired of my red interior as well. The red is just too much in your face IMO.Anyway; looks like your project is coming along nicely, slow but nice for sure. Keep us updated with the process Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 hey [MENTION=560]Miles Rucker[/MENTION] ! Any updates?!?!? I wanna see a badass targa topped sn95!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
