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TWS (Au_fan)
New member
Username: Au_fan
Post Number: 37
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2003 - 7:58 pm: | |
Mike C had asked me for some photos of the Saratoga top that I got with my 328. I'll post them in the next couple of days so everyone can see what the top looks like on and off the car. Two nice things about the Saratogas. You can see through them, and they give you more headroom than the factory top. Unfortunately, they don't look anywhere near as good as a painted top like Mike C's.
TWS |
mike 308 (Concorde)
Member
Username: Concorde
Post Number: 276
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2003 - 7:22 am: | |
Frank, Saratoga used to make what you're looking for... you occasionally (but very rarely) find them on eBay. |
Frank Wiedmann (Frankieferrari)
New member
Username: Frankieferrari
Post Number: 6
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2003 - 12:23 am: | |
I always wondered if I could find someone who could make a black,acrylic targa top for my 308? Like whats on my 91 vette? If it was black,would look OK.but,you could see through it,and it would light up the passenger compartment. Not for everyday,but to use on occassion. Also,a folding top. Canvas.Black or Tan. Folds up flat,like an accordion. Easy storage in the rear.Would look like a convertible top,when on.Both tops utilizing the same attachments as the original targa top.Any thoughts? Anyone want to build them? If so,how about a % for the idea! |
Mike Charness (Mcharness)
Member
Username: Mcharness
Post Number: 898
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, August 16, 2003 - 7:06 am: | |
CTK -- good for you. The body color top is one of the favorite mods I've done to mine. I didn't use my original top either... took it off my neighbor's crashed 308 before it went to be auctioned as a parts car.
There was a guy who was importing those Carbon Fiber targas to the U.K., and sold them via his site at myownferrari -- he was selling them at �1999 GBP so it's even more than a new stock replacement. And the guy was a spammer here... rather annoying.
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ctk (Ctk)
Junior Member
Username: Ctk
Post Number: 116
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Friday, August 15, 2003 - 7:18 pm: | |
Martin,
"How the hell do you lose a top????"
Same way you lose your pants! Take it off, leave it behind. POOF! It's gone. LOL!!!
Actually, I just want to buy a spare one to sand down and paint to body colour.
Dave,
Thanks for the tip on search techniques.
CTK |
Jerry W. (Tork1966)
Member
Username: Tork1966
Post Number: 892
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Friday, August 15, 2003 - 2:26 pm: | |
Passenger to driver, "dude, it's getting like totally chilly in here. What's with the breeze?" Driver, "like...look up dude, I swear we couldn't see like stars before!" Passenger, "dude, like I think your top took a major exodus and sh*t!" Driver, "duuuuude!" |
Paul Wehmer (Pwehmer)
Junior Member
Username: Pwehmer
Post Number: 191
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Friday, August 15, 2003 - 1:38 pm: | |
I have seen someone selling carbon fiber replacement tops on Ebay.
Personally I think the bare CF would look out of place on a classic Ferrari. Guess you could paint it.
If I recall they were about $1K.
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Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Senior Member
Username: Miami348ts
Post Number: 5699
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, August 15, 2003 - 1:17 pm: | |
How the hell do you lose a top????
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Oldslow308 (Djparks)
Member
Username: Djparks
Post Number: 495
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Friday, August 15, 2003 - 1:16 pm: | |
Remind me never to lose or damage mine..................... |
dave handa (Davehanda)
Intermediate Member
Username: Davehanda
Post Number: 1603
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, August 15, 2003 - 1:12 pm: | |
Ctk,
Never used a search engine before? Go to Ebay Motors then type in "ferrari top" or "ferrari targa"....but you will have to search often and long to find one. I see them only every 6 months or so....And it may not be the correct one for an 85, that is the headliner will not match, but you could probably redo it... |
ctk (Ctk)
Junior Member
Username: Ctk
Post Number: 115
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Friday, August 15, 2003 - 9:22 am: | |
I was hoping to get one from a salvage, how should I search in ebay? $2000/- is very steep.
Thanks for your ideas, anymore welcomed.
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Oldslow308 (Djparks)
Member
Username: Djparks
Post Number: 490
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Friday, August 15, 2003 - 8:30 am: | |
TRutlands may have a used one from a salvaged car. You can also try posting a want ad on Ferrariads.com as well as other ferrari discussion sites.
DJ |
Mitchel DeFrancis (4re308)
Intermediate Member
Username: 4re308
Post Number: 1024
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Friday, August 15, 2003 - 6:42 am: | |
JESUS! $2900?? CTK, also try ebay. I have seen them on there for a couple hundred dollars. |
Jeff Howe (Ferrari_uk)
Member
Username: Ferrari_uk
Post Number: 503
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Friday, August 15, 2003 - 4:35 am: | |
Ctk...
We have them instock...#61128700 and are �1826.40 or about $2921. These are Genuine Original Factory parts.
You can order directly from www.owners.ferrari.com once registered.
Regards. |
ctk (Ctk)
Junior Member
Username: Ctk
Post Number: 114
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Friday, August 15, 2003 - 4:25 am: | |
Does anyone know where I can get the removable top for a 1985 car, please? How much would it cost?
Thanks for your help. |