I had a friend who put a targa on a TR6. This was many years ago (late
70's-early 80's). It was defiantly factory made. I've since lost touch with
this guy so I can't offer any more info.
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: "Emiel Rorije" <emiel.rorije@terra.es>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2004 11:03 AM
Subject: converting a 1500 hardtop into a targa top - feasible?
> Hi listers,
>
> some time ago I had this wild idea to make my hardtop more useful by
> converting it into a targa roof. Basically by cutting the hardtop in two
> and adding some hardware that would make it possible to take of the the
> roof-part, but let the rear-window + quarter-window part stay on the car.
>
> I have gone no further then venting this idea to my brother (who loved
> it) and my wife (who says I am crazy cutting up a good hardtop), and
> before starting out of the blue, or giving upwithout starting, I would
> like to hear your comments. Stupid idea? great idea but unworkable?
> Anyone tried anything like that and has some tips on how to make the
> connection between the cut parts?
>
>
> Would love to have some feedback from you.
>
> Emiel Rorije
> Brooklands Green 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500TC
> Barcelona
> Spain.
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