987 side glass in a 986

[Tbob]

Originally Posted by KevinH1990

I can't answer your question about the window, but I did learn that a regular 987 soft top will not fit a 986.

The Spyder roof may be different. I recommend that you carefully check how the front of the roof aligns with the windshield.

We are using the header bow from the 986, and fitting the Spyder top to that. The roofline at the windows has us hung up. If we can install 987 Spyder windows in the 986 doors we’ll have it.

[ike84]

Originally Posted by Tbob

We are using the header bow from the 986, and fitting the Spyder top to that. The roofline at the windows has us hung up. If we can install 987 Spyder windows in the 986 doors we’ll have it.

I would think you're gonna just have to try to fit one and see if it works. It's a quick job to remove the door card and remove the glass from the regulator. Don't forget about the airbag.

Will you please write up a diy thread on what you're doing? A "Spyder" style top is something that been tried several times over the years and (I think Pedro?) even a kit was in the works at one point, but this sounds like a completely different approach than what's been done in the past. Good luck!

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[Tbob]

Originally Posted by ike84

Will you please write up a diy thread on what you're doing? A "Spyder" style top is something that been tried several times over the years and (I think Pedro?) even a kit was in the works at one point, but this sounds like a completely different approach than what's been done in the past. Good luck!

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Actually, our hope is to do an article on the project. We’re a long ways out yet, but answering questions one by one.