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t top to convertable

Posted: 1/29/05 10:32am Message 1 of 5
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Canada
Joined: 1/24/2005
Posts: 3
Vette(s): this is my first vette, I went all out on this one,

I have an 80 t top and would like to convert it over to a convertable, is there any kits available ?? any info on this would be appreciated.

Robert...ont canada.




4.10 gears,550 hp, 700R4, with overdrive and 8" 3600 stall torque.
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t top to convertable

Posted: 1/29/05 11:12am Message 2 of 5
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KERNERSVILLE, NC - USA
Joined: 1/13/2004
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Vette(s): 1968 L-71 convertible

I've only seen one conversion. This guy actuall used a rear clip from a vert. Remember, the 'vert body is reinforced differently than a t-top car. That T bar actually stiffens the body.




t top to convertable

Posted: 1/29/05 11:32am Message 3 of 5
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Vette(s): this is my first vette, I went all out on this one,

thanks for the reply. I did not thind of that. the t top reinforces the body.  I say this guys vet, and he converted it to convertable .I did not think of the frame part of it . I quess that is not a good idea..

 

thanks a hole buntch..Robert...




4.10 gears,550 hp, 700R4, with overdrive and 8" 3600 stall torque.

t top to convertable

Posted: 1/29/05 12:39pm Message 4 of 5
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Edgewood, KY - USA
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Vette(s): 1981, Black/Black, Engine bumped to about 400HP.Ext/int mostly stock.

This would be so much work and probably would likely never be perfect.  It would probably be easier to buy a convertible project car and do major restoration work than to make a car something that it isn't.   Just my $.02.




t top to convertable

Posted: 1/29/05 8:35pm Message 5 of 5
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Victor, NY - USA
Joined: 7/12/2004
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Vette(s): 2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe
I did see a picture of an '82 vert in a mag recently.
Only catch was, it had NO top


 
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