1972 Targa- cross tube- what is that part?
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1972 Targa- cross tube- what is that part?
I have been trying to find out what the part 90150108640, "cross tube", is. See part 2 in attached part diagram. When googled, some sources suggest it to be a "rear axle cross tube".
It appears to be a Targa only part and from the looks of it, it is bolted in. I can not find it or it's mounting points on my Targa, neither under the dash where the diagram suggests it to be nor around the rear axle.
Does anyone have a hint?
Thanks in advance!
Regards,
Christian
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Re: 1972 Targa- cross tube- what is that part?
Why, do you want one?
I have the one taken from my ‘69 Targa
I have the one taken from my ‘69 Targa
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It was bolted under the dashboard. Just above the knee scroll. There were box sections welded to the A-post. I always thought it looked very amateur in implementation.
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Re: 1972 Targa- cross tube- what is that part?
I had to remove/reinstall mine to get the radio in. I think it's to stiffen the front end. Just a metal bar
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Re: 1972 Targa- cross tube- what is that part?
I’m making a great effort to re-install mine during my resto as per factory spec right down to how the perlon carpet was folded areound the ends. Nutter.
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Re: 1972 Targa- cross tube- what is that part?
Amen!210bhp wrote:...... Nutter.
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67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
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Re: 1972 Targa- cross tube- what is that part?
Thanks all.
Mike, the pictures are very clear- thanks!
Definitely none in my car. I am actually not sure the welded on tabs are present on my A posts- I will check on the weekend.
Tim, if I find the mounting tabs I would in deed be interested in your bar!
Regards,
Christian
Mike, the pictures are very clear- thanks!
Definitely none in my car. I am actually not sure the welded on tabs are present on my A posts- I will check on the weekend.
Tim, if I find the mounting tabs I would in deed be interested in your bar!
Regards,
Christian
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DKW 110 1968
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Re: 1972 Targa- cross tube- what is that part?
I’ll dig it out. Postage and donations to the charity and you can have it. It also is useful to extend a T-bar on those difficult nuts !!
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Re: 1972 Targa- cross tube- what is that part?
We have Targas on site at the moment from ‘68, 69, 72 & ‘73.
Only the ‘69 has the cross brace under the dash.
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Only the ‘69 has the cross brace under the dash.
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Re: 1972 Targa- cross tube- what is that part?
Thanks Angus,
that sounds like a plausible explanation as to why my 72 does not have it....
Regards,
Christian
that sounds like a plausible explanation as to why my 72 does not have it....
Regards,
Christian
911T 1972
MGB 1970
NSU Lambretta 1954
DKW 110 1968
MGB 1970
NSU Lambretta 1954
DKW 110 1968