Convertible Vehicles - I need a clear answer on the strutual integraty of the A-Pillar on the F-body convert

Hey guys... I am thinking about doing a Gullwing door conversion on my Trans Am convertible and I need a definitive answer on the structural integrity of the A-Pillar. Do they share the same A-Pillar with the coups or have they been reinforced?

I will more than likely be using the GTFactory Gullwing system and the way it's designed, a channel is but into the pillar and the hinge is recessed into it (please see Install link below for info and pics).

PLEASE!!! Let's not make this a typical thread that gets derailed with personal opinions and attacks! I'm simply looking for an answer to an important question. ;)

And YES, I know these are not "REAL" gullwing doors, like what's on the DeLoren, but the A/M refers to this style as "Gullwing" so they are "Gullwing" doors! Let's not get into that pointless debate! :judge:


Like to the install process with info and pics:

http://www.shoppingcartelite.com/master/verticalrides/public/a0b604a1-b4ff-447e-b772-1d409e089ba8.pdf

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee411/RONIN_LSX/Car%20Shit/gtfg.jpg

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee411/RONIN_LSX/Car%20Shit/gtfgviper.jpg


http://youtu.be/zIUUXfUQ8cU

http://youtu.be/lFx3MM_ql1Q

http://scissor-doors.com/photos/sdsgif.gif

I don't follow :confused:

Those are Lambo doors, the doors I'm looking to do are called "Gullwing." These type of hings mount on the A-pillar, hence the reason for my post ;)

in this thread http://ls1tech.com/forums/convertible-vehicles/978504-convertible-pillars-any-different-than-t-top-hardtop-cars.html
this 67CamaroRSSS guy says FWIW, the windshield posts are reinforced in a vert so that in the event of a rollover you aren't crushed...

however, i've also heard ALL fbodies have that area reinforced in general as the car was designed to be a t-top and convertible car.

this post here shows you some reinforcements which, to my "knowledge" covers the extent of the added reinforcements to convertibles.
http://ls1tech.com/forums/6595485-post12.html

if you strip some of the interior off, compare it to a hardtop (which i'm sure you can find already stripped down at a junkyard)... and please let us know

in this thread http://ls1tech.com/forums/convertible-vehicles/978504-convertible-pillars-any-different-than-t-top-hardtop-cars.html
this 67CamaroRSSS guy says

however, i've also heard ALL fbodies have that area reinforced in general as the car was designed to be a t-top and convertible car.

this post here shows you some reinforcements which, to my "knowledge" covers the extent of the added reinforcements to convertibles.
http://ls1tech.com/forums/6595485-post12.html

if you strip some of the interior off, compare it to a hardtop (which i'm sure you can find already stripped down at a junkyard)... and please let us know



Yeah I was thinking of hitting a junk yard to see if I can get an idea. Thanks for the links!!!