The Ultimate Car Mod
09-18-2002, 11:26 PM
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The Ultimate Car Mod Hi I have a 2001 Firebird and i was wondering if it was possible to cut the top off (like the area where the T-tops go) and have it like a detachable roof. (Like the way a Toyota Supra has.Like in the movie "The Fast and the Furious") i was wondering if it was possible and how much would it cost and all.. Please help thanks!
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09-18-2002, 11:41 PM
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Re: The Ultimate Car Mod There was a discussion of this on camaroz28.com . I think someone said it would totally mess up the support of the car because it was designed to require that middle brace. Check on that site under appearance.
09-19-2002, 01:03 PM
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Re: The Ultimate Car Mod I once helped install a sunroof on a 93 Z28. The sunroof came with A piler frame braces. The braces went from the a piler to the back of the window on top (where you would unlock the T-tops).They were about 1/8 inch thick. My friend still has the car and it seems tight.
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09-19-2002, 06:48 PM
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Re: The Ultimate Car Mod This has been done...my friend with the pink pearl ls1 did it. He cut out the center bar and made a one piece carbon fiber top....SICK!!! He is also making carbon fiber hoods...which he will be selling, it has a slight cowl to it, very cool looking...I will have lots of pics posted after he is done with the car, probably around the end of Oct. at the Super Chevy show...It is also getting a new paint job...
09-19-2002, 08:37 PM
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Re: The Ultimate Car Mod Ya it was just for looks and to make it stand out from the rest of the firebirds out there..but if its gonna cost me a arm and a leg forget it. I'll think of something else to do. thanks alot guys!
09-20-2002, 10:04 PM
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Re: The Ultimate Car Mod I am thinking about the carbon fiber top for a future mod. It is just SICK! Also weighs close to nothing... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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09-21-2002, 10:12 AM
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Re: The Ultimate Car Mod I've been driving my car with the targa roof for about 5 months now with no grief. The center part starts whistling wind noise at speeds over 120-125... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" /> I guess I'll have to live with that. I have boxed BMR SFC's welded to the entire side of the rocker panel pinchweld for extra strength.
Unless you've got some fabricating/welding/bodywork/interior/headliners skills it's probably not worth your time. It would probably cost at least a few grand to do at a reputable shop.
If you could find one that would do it and assume the liability.
Unless you've got some fabricating/welding/bodywork/interior/headliners skills it's probably not worth your time. It would probably cost at least a few grand to do at a reputable shop.
If you could find one that would do it and assume the liability.
09-21-2002, 03:07 PM
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Re: The Ultimate Car Mod Maybe next summer after I save up some more $$$ I'll let u targa the heritage <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
