Removable top instead of ttops?
Removable top instead of ttops? I have a 1998 Z28. It was one of the few that didn't not come with T-tops (i regret not getting them). I was wondering, would a body shop attempt to do a removable top, such as the C5's have? If anyone has a guesstimate at price range, i'd be much obliged <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> Oh yeah, recommend places that do this custom stuff in texas, thanks!
Matt
'98 Z
Matt
'98 Z
Re: Removable top instead of ttops? I don't see it being safe without a full cage and subframe connectors. I have cut the center piece out of a 3rd gen t-top car and even with the car braced it jumped about an inch. I don't think it would be a good decision structuraly to do.
Disclaimer: the car I cut apart was purchased only for parts and was unsalvageable, I don't just cut up cars <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
Disclaimer: the car I cut apart was purchased only for parts and was unsalvageable, I don't just cut up cars <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
Re: Removable top instead of ttops? Well would a shop attempt to do a t-top conversion from a hardtop? Just looking at my options, i hate being jealous of a 6 cylinder with ttops. <img src="gr_sad.gif" border="0">
Matt
'98 Z
Matt
'98 Z
Re: Removable top instead of ttops? [quote]Originally posted by WstSidHomE:
<strong>Well would a shop attempt to do a t-top conversion from a hardtop? Just looking at my options, i hate being jealous of a 6 cylinder with ttops. <img src="gr_sad.gif" border="0">
Matt
'98 Z</strong><hr></blockquote>
Yes, there are places that do custom T-tops for about $1k out the door. I may get them eventually. It's not a bad deal since that's what they cost as a factory option so it's not like you're getting raped. I like the idea of a targa top too. I have BMR SFCs and STB, and will have a 5 point cage. Should be enough structually, and it will be better with the top on.
However, I suspect the cost would be prohibitive. The glass would probably have to be custom made, u nless you could somehow retrofit a vette targa top or something, but I doubt it. Otherwise the rest of the cost should be the same, since it's basically the same thing except you cut the center part out too. Considering a single glass t-top costs ~700 from GM I believe, I can't imagine how much a custom single top would cost, yikes!
Dope
<strong>Well would a shop attempt to do a t-top conversion from a hardtop? Just looking at my options, i hate being jealous of a 6 cylinder with ttops. <img src="gr_sad.gif" border="0">
Matt
'98 Z</strong><hr></blockquote>
Yes, there are places that do custom T-tops for about $1k out the door. I may get them eventually. It's not a bad deal since that's what they cost as a factory option so it's not like you're getting raped. I like the idea of a targa top too. I have BMR SFCs and STB, and will have a 5 point cage. Should be enough structually, and it will be better with the top on.
However, I suspect the cost would be prohibitive. The glass would probably have to be custom made, u nless you could somehow retrofit a vette targa top or something, but I doubt it. Otherwise the rest of the cost should be the same, since it's basically the same thing except you cut the center part out too. Considering a single glass t-top costs ~700 from GM I believe, I can't imagine how much a custom single top would cost, yikes!
Dope
Re: Removable top instead of ttops? I don't think that the structure would be able to withstand going to a targa top. The center brace on the t-top cars is an integral member of the structure of the car.
Be very careful when it comes to structural changes to your car.
Be very careful when it comes to structural changes to your car.
Re: Removable top instead of ttops? I can't see the T-top bar being of that much concern structuraly, since the floorpan is the same as a convertible. I bet you'ld be fine with a good set of SFCs
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Re: Removable top instead of ttops? I wanted to do this too, but when I spoke to a guy at a sunroof place, he said it could be done, but the a pillars would need to be majorly reinforced. Our cars weren't structured for it.
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