308 Targa Top Painted.

Hey boys,

Finally got the top painted.

Thanks to the guys that had PM me with some questions i had.
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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.

 

Mike, it's one of those "Saratoga" tops.

 

Looks good. I've never cared for the black top on a red car.

 

Very nice, Chris! I'd like to do the same someday.

Jeff

 

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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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

 

Thanks Mike.

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

It more looks like the last picture.

 

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!

 

Wow- looks really nice! Well done my friend.

jwise

 

Did you skim coat the top with filler to smooth out the "leather-like" surface?

 

Or was it already smooth?

 

The Autobody guy did the job.
He sanded it down. So it's nice and smooth.

 

Groovey. Now you just need the louver mod

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

 

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.

 

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?

 

Are you guys talking about the black strips on each side of the targa top or somewhere else?

Jeff

 

Great job, really adds to the whole look of the car.

 

Here you go my friend.

http://sparcousa.com/pseats_acc.asp?id=156

If you need any more info PM me.

 

Jeff,

It's the 2 pillars and the back strip. That way it looks like one piece.
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Chris Here is a picture with the posts painted.
DM
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Dom,

Very nice! I love that look.


It looks sooo cool!

Nice rims too.

 

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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Henry The black loos good I Like the black on the top it flows good.
DM

 

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.?