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Given the number of Boxsters looking to upgrade from the early 3-bow tops with plastic window to the unobtainium 4-bow later glass versions, isn’t there an opportunity for someone to make and market an aftermarket 4-bow frame? I would certainly buy one that’s reasonably priced, taking into account I’d have buy a new top as well…

Probably not a big enough "potential customer base demand " to make it worthwhile. Especially since there are replacements for both depending on the choice of rear window material.

In my case, I wanted the glass version since I typically keep the top down (and leave it down) 99% of the summer when mine is out of winter storage and didn't want to deal with creases in the plastic window.

Maintain the rear window with the proper stuff (Novus 1, 2 and 3 ) and the plastic window doesn't crease. Puts the oils back into the plastic. And store it down the right way (clean felt or clothin between the plastic folds and it lasts for 10 years.

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Originally Posted by Rob175 (Post 668138)

Probably not a big enough "potential customer base demand " to make it worthwhile. Especially since there are replacements for both depending on the choice of rear window material.

I’ve been looking for years for a 4-bow top to bolt onto my ‘01, with no luck. If you could direct me to a source of these replacements you refer to, I’d be grateful.

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Originally Posted by alexc0814 (Post 665994)

Do not pay $1200 for that. I paid $400 for a top and frame from a 2003 or 4 model year with the larger window so there are definitely ones to be had for cheaper.

Edit: just realized I replied to a 2 year old post, sorry lol

Can you please share where you got a frame and top from a 2003/2004 MY? I've been searching and they are north of $1000....
I am not familiar with Porsche salvage yards and would like to know preferred/reputable ones.

Thanks

While this is quite dated ...

Salvage Yards that Advertised in Panorama and/or Excellence
Part Works of Chicago 1-800-366-9147
Silver Star Recycling Rancho Cordova CA 1-800-783-4911 www.silverstarrecycling.com
Dart 1-303-296-1188 Denver CO www.dartauto.com
Oklahoma Foreign seems closed
20th Street Auto Parts Phoenix AZ 1-800-999-4911 www.20thstreetauto.com
PartsHeaven Hayward CA 1-800-767-7250 www.partsheaven.com
Easy Emeryville CA 1-510-633-EASY www.easypor.com
dC Automotive Rocky Mount NC 1-800-579-2410 http://www.dcauto.com

Others known to specialize in Wrecked Porsches
LA Dismantlers 1-818-PORSCHE www.911pcar.com
http://www.986online.com/ Pompano Beach FL
Autobahn Parts - Autobahn BMW & Porsche Parts Dismantler San Diego
stores.ebay.com/Quality-Porsche-Parts
https://www.partssociety.com/
A link to a multi-source part finder
www.car-parts.com
UK Parts Sources
https://www.9apart.co.uk/ in the UK
www.douglasvalley.co.uk Lancashire in the UK steve strange on eBay
boxsterbits on eBay
https://www.jasmine-porschalink.co.uk/ and on eBay
porscheheaven@yahoo.com or https://

Just searched and found a bunch on https://www.car-part.com