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  1. Pizzaman Chris

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    #1 Pizzaman Chris, Mar 11, 2007
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  2. miketuason

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    #2 miketuason, Mar 11, 2007
    Very nice job color matched preety good. Is that a Lexan top showing on the upper right photo next to the painted top? I've been looking for one of those.
     
  3. Pizzaman Chris

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    #3 Pizzaman Chris, Mar 11, 2007
    Mike, it's one of those "Saratoga" tops.
     
  4. 2NA

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    #4 2NA, Mar 11, 2007
    Looks good. I've never cared for the black top on a red car.
     
  5. jonesdds

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    #5 jonesdds, Mar 11, 2007
    Very nice, Chris! I'd like to do the same someday.

    Jeff
     
  6. Mike C

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    #6 Mike C, Mar 12, 2007
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    Nice! I've been really happy with mine that way (see my profile pic).

    By the way, and sorry for changing the subject, but is that the stock fender gap in the front of your car, or is it lifted for some reason? Mine is lowered, but I don't remember it being quite that high even as stock before I had the suspension work done... actually, my profile pic has the stock suspension...
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  7. hanknum

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    #7 hanknum, Mar 12, 2007
    Looks terrific Pizzaman.

    Are you going to keep the black strip going across the top? I painted mine so it "blends" better. I know you've been waiting for The Bird and Verell to finish with the QA-1 adapters, but it appears that you decided to go in the opposite direction and "lift" your car ;)
     
  8. Pizzaman Chris

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    #8 Pizzaman Chris, Mar 12, 2007
    Thanks Mike.

    Yeah, i had it lifted that day. I forgot to push it down.

    It more looks like the last picture.
     
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    #9 Pizzaman Chris, Mar 12, 2007
    Hey Henry,

    I will probably paint the strip and the pillars too. But will have to wait when i get the whole car painted.


    What? You don't like the front up like that??

    It gives it that look when i'm at the drag strip "red, yellow, green, GO!:p
     
  10. jwise

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    #10 jwise, Mar 12, 2007
    Wow- looks really nice! Well done my friend.

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  11. 2NA

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    #11 2NA, Mar 12, 2007
    Did you skim coat the top with filler to smooth out the "leather-like" surface?
     
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    #12 2NA, Mar 12, 2007
    Or was it already smooth?
     
  13. Pizzaman Chris

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    #13 Pizzaman Chris, Mar 12, 2007
    The Autobody guy did the job.
    He sanded it down. So it's nice and smooth.:)
     
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    #14 GrigioGuy, Mar 12, 2007
    Groovey. Now you just need the louver mod :)

    What seats are in there, and do they flip forward to stow the top?
     
  15. Pizzaman Chris

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    #15 Pizzaman Chris, Mar 12, 2007
    Those are Sparco Roadsters. They don't flip. I have them on sliders so i can put the top back there with no problem.



    Plus it makes getting in and out easier.:)
     
  16. PoleApart

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    #16 PoleApart, Mar 18, 2007
    Chris - you wouldn't remember the part numbers for the Sparco seat bases to fit the 328.

    This guide only has the 360 listed
    http://www.sparcousa.com/resourceFiles/30.pdf

    Or was ita custom made install?
     
  17. jonesdds

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    #17 jonesdds, Mar 18, 2007
    Are you guys talking about the black strips on each side of the targa top or somewhere else?

    Jeff
     
  18. doug328

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    #18 doug328, Mar 18, 2007
    Great job, really adds to the whole look of the car.
     
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    #20 Pizzaman Chris, Mar 18, 2007
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    Jeff,

    It's the 2 pillars and the back strip. That way it looks like one piece.
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  21. D.Mauro

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    #21 D.Mauro, Mar 18, 2007
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    Chris Here is a picture with the posts painted.
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    #22 Pizzaman Chris, Mar 18, 2007
    Dom,

    Very nice! I love that look.


    It looks sooo cool!

    Nice rims too.
     
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    #23 hanknum, Mar 19, 2007
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    Hey Chris,

    I actually prefer the black A & B pillars. It gives it the 288 GTO look. But do whatever floats your boat.

    Henry
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    #24 D.Mauro, Mar 19, 2007
    Henry The black loos good I Like the black on the top it flows good.
    DM
     
  25. RussF

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    #25 RussF, Mar 19, 2007
    I too like the look of the painted targa top. Can you tell us a few things about how you got the top to a smooth finish prior to painting.?
     
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