Targa pad removal…, Big thanks to 914Toy aka Keith Hully ! It’s done…. |
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Targa pad removal…, Big thanks to 914Toy aka Keith Hully ! It’s done…. |
jim_hoyland |
May 16 2022, 02:12 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,225 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Got a pair of new latches for the targa top. Seven horizontal screws and 5 vertical from underneath. Screw heads are buried into the pad. Any tricks here ?I found maybe three of the screws.
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Root_Werks |
May 16 2022, 02:34 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,284 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
On the pad I removed (and tossed), the foam inside the little holes had been shredded up enough to block the screw heads. I used a little pick to sort of clean out each hole. The screw heads don't always match straight to the hole in the pad either. It's frustrating and slow. You should be able to see each screw head....should.
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jim_hoyland |
May 16 2022, 03:06 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,225 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
On the pad I removed (and tossed), the foam inside the little holes had been shredded up enough to block the screw heads. I used a little pick to sort of clean out each hole. The screw heads don't always match straight to the hole in the pad either. It's frustrating and slow. You should be able to see each screw head....should. Good suggestion ! Do the panel covering the rear pillars have to come off ? I can see one screw hear may have a mated head, that is the screwdriver can bite in… |
Root_Werks |
May 16 2022, 03:50 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,284 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I would take the two side panels off, makes things easier.
Should be one small philips screw at the "coat" hangar and the seatbelt bolt. I installed a new 914 Rubber rear pad and it was so nice not having foam clogging up the holes. |
jim_hoyland |
May 16 2022, 03:53 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,225 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
I would take the two side panels off, makes things easier. Should be one small philips screw at the "coat" hangar and the seatbelt bolt. I installed a new 914 Rubber rear pad and it was so nice not having foam clogging up the holes. I’m inclined to replace it; just gotta dye it tan |
windforfun |
May 16 2022, 06:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,766 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
The AA roll bar pad fits almost perfectly. And how are you going to dye a black vinyl (rubber) pad tan?
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Front yard mechanic |
May 16 2022, 07:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,144 Joined: 23-July 15 From: New Mexico Member No.: 18,984 Region Association: None |
Use a long number one screwdriver . The length helps center it in the hole in the pad
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76-914 |
May 16 2022, 07:17 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,454 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Jim, the correct size Phillips is #1 on the list. 2nd, use an ice pick or sharp awl to locate the center of the screw. Often they are not installed straight or do not line up with the center of the hole in the pad. OEM, George's or Mark's. Take your time feeling around. after a couple you will get the hang. Those screws that are vertical are a PITA when the rear glass is in. Not enough room between the handle and glass for your fingers around the handle of the screwdriver when the glass is installed so you may need to grip the handle with a pair of pliers on final tightening or when breaking them loose. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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jim_hoyland |
May 16 2022, 07:39 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,225 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
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jim_hoyland |
May 16 2022, 07:41 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,225 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Got the #1 long shaft screwdriver. Had to stop after getting only two screws
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windforfun |
May 16 2022, 07:53 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,766 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
Got the #1 long shaft screwdriver. Had to stop after getting only two screws I think you need to get a wee bit more aggressive there my friend. Pull on the old fucker & yank him out. Be careful not to damage the side pads. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) |
windforfun |
May 17 2022, 04:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,766 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
BTW, some of the screws may already be missing. My "stock" roll bar pad was missing one screw that I obviously, or not so obviously, could't remove.
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jim_hoyland |
May 17 2022, 06:00 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,225 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
This project is on hold for awhile. Will restart when I have more time and get some help.
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JamesM |
May 18 2022, 01:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,872 Joined: 6-April 06 From: Kearns, UT Member No.: 5,834 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
The screw heads don't always match straight to the hole in the pad either. Thats the kicker, just finding the damn heads of the screws. One of the pads i removed someone had put a 2nd screw in the hole over the first. so I pulled the screw out of the hole thinking i was good to go, not knowing there was another one hiding back there somewhere still holding the pad on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
bob164 |
May 18 2022, 06:33 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 96 Joined: 10-February 18 From: SoCal Member No.: 21,877 Region Association: Southern California |
Jim,
When you get back to it, give me a call and I will come over to help. Bob |
jim_hoyland |
May 18 2022, 06:51 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,225 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
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Dave_Darling |
May 18 2022, 11:16 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,974 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
I think I recall that the two little tiny screws in the latch area also held the d**n pad on as well.
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mepstein |
May 19 2022, 08:38 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,142 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I hate those tiny screws. Made worse after 50 years.
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windforfun |
May 19 2022, 10:12 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,766 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
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jim_hoyland |
Aug 16 2022, 04:18 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,225 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Restarting the targa pad removal. Gonna pull the pillar covers, try the #1 Phillips, and it that fails I’ll try drilling the screw heads off ?
Any suggestions on drill bits ? |
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