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Old 10-28-2011, 07:06 PM
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Question I need a clear answer on the structural integrity of the A-Pillar on the F-body vert

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!


Like to the install process with info and pics:

http://www.shoppingcartelite.com/mas...409e089ba8.pdf






http://youtu.be/zIUUXfUQ8cU

http://youtu.be/lFx3MM_ql1Q

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Old 10-28-2011, 07:15 PM
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sorry i cant help you with the answer you looking for..
but damn they killed that poor viper lol

i think this look good on C5 Cars, if i had a corvette i would try this.. never seen it on a trans am but might look good..


i hope some can answer your question man
Old 10-28-2011, 07:27 PM
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i think they are more reinforced compaired to the coupe just because there is no other form of roof incase of a roll over
Old 10-28-2011, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Maroboy
sorry i cant help you with the answer you looking for..
but damn they killed that poor viper lol

i think this look good on C5 Cars, if i had a corvette i would try this.. never seen it on a trans am but might look good..


i hope some can answer your question man
Yeah they do look SICK on the Vette! I'm sure they will look just as **** on my Murdered Out Bird

Thanks man!
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Originally Posted by my bandit
i think they are more reinforced compaired to the coupe just because there is no other form of roof incase of a roll over
Damn it!!! Why won't the system let me Multi-Quote!?


Anyways.... Yeah Bro, I'm assuming the same thing, but just want to get a solid answer on this.
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I like the concept.



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