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[sesame]

When I had to remove the front screen I found it easy to peel the rubber from the frame on the inside. I did this around the top and sides and then rolled the screen forward finally carefully lifting onto a blanket. With this method there is no risk of scoring through the galvanising when cutting the seal and you save the rubber for re-use, if required. When putting the screens back in the fitters will prefer re-using a serviceable rubber seal than using new. I believe the insert is hard to source so care is needed when removing.
Steve

 

[911 targa]

cheers people pics on their way
Paul

 

[Geoff_Fields]

I've been to see the progress so far.
If you're really fortunate you might own a 3.2 Carrera as solid as this one!!!!!!
Believe me, I poked and prodded all the usual suspect areas and found nothing but sound metal.

 

[chrishak]

Looking good Paul - I reckon you'll be back on the road ready for Castle Hedingham on Sunday!

 

[911 targa]

If she is ready by Christmas I will be really happy.
Paul

 

[911 targa]

Thanks for coming over last night and confirming my thoughts,she is a bit special for
a 28yr old car.Hoped you enjoyed the specially baked rock cakes just for you.
Paul

 

[Geoff_Fields]

Yeh, always got room for one of Jo's cakes! yum yum.

 

[911 targa]

Last part of the front came apart last night the rubber air spillter,what a bitch
One clamp plate fell apart and 2 of the bonded bolts sheared but still usable
So far the only lost is the 2 bellows so not to bad.
Paul

 

[chrishak]

Don't be tempted to bin all the splitter fixings if they are salvagable. The genuine parts are bloody expensive (don't ask me how I know...)!

Great job Paul - wish I had time to come and look but hols beckon!

 

[911 targa]

You have to prioritize Chris
Any ideas how to remove the fuel flap in the wing?
Paul

 

[chas3.2]

Hi Paul.
I Have 7 new clamping plates that hold the lower front rubber splitter to lower metal valance.

Any use to you a donation to my 993 repair fund would be good.

Charles

 

[911 targa]

Hi Charles
I only lost 1 to steel worm but if you contact me on my e-mail josephine.butcher@btinternet.com
to discuss pennies and any other parts you might have.
Paul

 

[911 targa]

The wings are nearly of but the 6 bolts under the wing attaching it to the bulk head
are nearly obliterated by mastic underseal a right !!!!!!!! to remove.
3hrs later 2bolts removed.any ideas.
Paul

 

[Geoff_Fields]

Thinners should soften it BUT be careful to avoid getting it on unwanted areas.[]

 

[911 targa]

Some say a hot air gun???
Paul

 

[911 targa]

Ok still trying to get bolts out got fed up so removed front windscreen.Next tryed the rear windscreen
took all the targa inner upholstery out and all the fixings to remove the tin cover but it still wont come off
any knowledge or experiences to share.
Paul

 

[911 targa]

Hi Charles
Its arrived thank you very much
Paul

 

[chrishak]

Paul,
Alan removes underbody sealer with a blow torch. If there was an easier way, I'm sure he'd have found it. Hopefully that will enable you to free the bolts up. Can't offer advice re the rear screen as I'm still on holiday, but if you can be more specific (tin?) I'll try to get an answer for you.
Chris

 

[911 targa]

Hi Chris
hope you and Sharon are enjoying Italy R26 visited C C at there new venue yesterday amazing
The tin is the black cover over the built in roll bar on the early targas it was polished stainless stell
until it is off the rear windscreen cant be removed
Paul

 

[911 targa]

Removing the sealant left from the windscreen frame and guess what still no rust
the paint is absolute pristine its amazing.
Can this be the best rust free daily drive on the road???
Paul