DEVIL-Z 1973 Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Hey everyone. I don't know if there is someone on here that has done this already if so hit me up with some pics please. But I have been thinking about it and I can picture it done in my head and just think it could work as well as look alright for some weird reason if done right. I mean I loved my brothers 1998 Supra that had the targa top and just see the same concept done on a 240Z being done. What do you guys think? Just a quick lock and unlock setup that can be stored correctly in the trunk just like the Supras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEVIL-Z 1973 Posted March 24, 2010 Author Share Posted March 24, 2010 Keep in mind this is just an idea I had that I needed some people to shine some light on the goods and bads about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B00STDZ Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 I have accually thought about it but i think its too much trouble imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two40zjunky Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 leave the poor car alone!! don't targa top it or add a sun roof or any other ugly hack to take away from the beauty of these cars. you might as well add some tuck and roll interior and some 14'' 100 spoke baby dayton's and pimp yo ride all proper like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VLEE Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 http://autoconcept-reviews.com/motor_shows/mondial_2006/factory_ressources1/porsche_targa/images/Porsche%20Targa%20001_jpg.jpg I think it might work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHO-Z Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Do a search this has been discussed before. Save your Z and buy my convert and you can have both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 I've seen and S-30 that had a 280zx targa roof grafted onto it. It looked very nice. I don't remember how the windows met the top but the door window trim was no longer on the car. Go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 This is the Hybridz site, right? Cut that thing up!! Go wild. Hahaha Good luck with it not caving in on you, though. The roof is an important part of the structure of a unibody. If you had a good roll cage with a targa top, I could see it working. Or if you somehow managed that newer porsche style where it retains the roof around the windows. Everyone whom ever added a sunroof can tell you it leaks. (fyi) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEVIL-Z 1973 Posted March 24, 2010 Author Share Posted March 24, 2010 This is the Hybridz site, right? Cut that thing up!! Go wild. Hahaha Good luck with it not caving in on you, though. The roof is an important part of the structure of a unibody. If you had a good roll cage with a targa top, I could see it working. Or if you somehow managed that newer porsche style where it retains the roof around the windows. Everyone whom ever added a sunroof can tell you it leaks. (fyi) See thats what I was thinking about the structure. I guess if it was to work right a roll cage would need to be added, which I plan to do anyway. Again just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHO-Z Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 (edited) You have to reinforce the chassis like convertible is done. There are two schools of thought here. One is to add 1x2†TS along the frame rails and the other is to add TS in the area next to the doors. I preferred that TS along the frame rails. It really need to be X braced in that there is significant flexing during cornering on my car. As I said do a search. Edited March 24, 2010 by SHO-Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daeron Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 In my not-so-humble (but tongue in cheek) opinion... The only way to convert a Z-car to a targa top is to walk up to one of these... With one of these.... to remove this... and then find a tasteful way to integrate it into the lines behind on the Datto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank280zx Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 (edited) There has been a 240z targa. As i recall there was something with laminating of the glass making them shatter. All i have seen is an old advertisement showing T-tops for a 240Z as an aftermarket accessory. The ad was from the early 70's. It only had a picture and did not say who the maker was. There was thread about it on zcar.com over 2 years ago, what i do know is that they are NLA. Edited March 25, 2010 by frank280zx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEVIL-Z 1973 Posted March 28, 2010 Author Share Posted March 28, 2010 There has been a 240z targa. As i recall there was something with laminating of the glass making them shatter. All i have seen is an old advertisement showing T-tops for a 240Z as an aftermarket accessory. The ad was from the early 70's. It only had a picture and did not say who the maker was. There was thread about it on zcar.com over 2 years ago, what i do know is that they are NLA. I wasn't thinking of a targa top like on the 280ZX. So there would be no glass involved. I was thinking like a targa top from a Toyota Supra (MK III or MK IV) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19762802+2 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I just bought a 76 Parts car with a Aftermarket t-top sunroof and it doesn't leak and the guy I bought it from has been letting it sit outside all winter and no signs of leaks since then or when I have had it. Besides nothing a little RTV sealant couldn't fix, but back to the Targa idea I think it sounds awesome I have even thought of doing a rag top on a 2+2 since it has a slightly longer roof and it could be made to retain most of the roof structure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikez31ss Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 http://autoconcept-reviews.com/motor_shows/mondial_2006/factory_ressources1/porsche_targa/images/Porsche%20Targa%20001_jpg.jpg I think it might work... I love t-tops. I've owned 2 s130's and 2 z31's with t-tops. I feel claustrophobic in my 240z That new Porsche targa top just looks like a big sunroof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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