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Old 01-04-05, 03:56 PM
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Targa Bar DISASTER!!! OH SH*T. Help!

Before I could get it re-installed on my wide body, my mechanic stepped on my targa bar & broke an 8in piece off the top section! You can imagine my horror when he told me. How hard are targa bars to come by & how much $ can I expect to pay? I’ve absolutely got to have one.
Old 01-04-05, 04:01 PM
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1 piece or 3 piece. I've heard the one pieces are damn near impossible.. The 3 pieces are a bit easier.
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hard to come by i think...be ready to fork out a good amount of cash...
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if its one piece i think there's one located in one of the kitchener/cambridge junkyards, try asking over at the canadian forum, i saw it in the summer, so it might not be there any more.
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Why do you care how much it costs? It is your mechanic's responsibility to find and replace it.
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You can find non original ones on ebay cheap. The original was a 3 piece. I just happen to have one, (original) in my closet. However, the original is not cheap. Don't get in a hurry looking for one. I don't really see me using it so PM me and let me check on a fair price. I don't want to give it away, but I don't want to rip you off either so it's up for disscusion if you want it.
Old 01-04-05, 05:25 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33652

Here is what you are looking for. 2 days left and for that price it is a steal!
Old 01-04-05, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by BLKTOPTRVL
Why do you care how much it costs? It is your mechanic's responsibility to find and replace it.
The point is he can't replace it. He will pay for it IF I CAN FIND ONE. You can't imagin how my heart stopped.
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i sold one on E-bay this summer for $250 CDN I have a few more i would sell ouright for $225...saving myself he pain in the *** of e-bay
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Did you like buy a case of Targa bands in 1981 or something ? How did you accumulate targa bands ?
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im going to sound stupid for this, but i dont care. what the hell are targa bands??? i looked at that link to the ebay auction, and the pic doesnt help.
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Originally Posted by 82tougemonster
im going to sound stupid for this, but i dont care. what the hell are targa bands??? i looked at that link to the ebay auction, and the pic doesnt help.

It is a piece that goes between your rear side windows and the doors.
(I think)

Hope that helps.

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Here's a pic of mine, on my car.. kinda hard to see though, because I painted it..
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is that suppose to help in anyway ... (ie body stress, or twisting) or is just a look
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visual only... supposedly was used to resemble a porsche targa, i think. Mine just helps hide the seams for the widebody kit.. (less molding)..
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i thought so ... good idea bout that cover up ... lazy guy ... lol .. jk
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Lazy and cheap.. LOL
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How do they mount? Bolt on, glue? Do they require drilling?
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Here is a pic of our 79 with a targa band.
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Just a couple screws hold them on.. you do have to drill a couple screw holes.. Nothing major.
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they look kind of ugly dont you think?
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Originally Posted by soulja77
they look kind of ugly dont you think?
Personal preference, I guess. I like the look on our car.
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Originally Posted by rx46s
Here is a pic of our 79 with a targa band.

Looks silly on some but looks great on yours!
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Karen, did you find one yet? Let me know something when you decide. The price is negotiable BTW.
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Brian: I'm going to bid on the Ebay one tonight. Got outbid yesterday.

82tougemonster: My targa band before the wide body.
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