98s/c cobra

I found a very nice 98 Z-28, but the problem is that it's a hardtop. I know that they are rare, but I like T-Tops. Is it possible to have T-Tops installed? I've called a local Chevy dealership and they said they couldn't do it. I've also called a local autobody specialist and they said they couldn't do it either. Any suggestions?

2001somws.6

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I know for a fact it can be done. A member on z28.com had the conversion done to his camaro. Or you can always wait and find a car that has t-tops.

98s/c cobra

Yeah I can, but this car with the price and milage is really hard to pass up.

thmass6

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I don't think it's going to be worth it in the end. You run the risk of structural problem to the unibody if the job is not done right, and also leaks, etc. I would imagine it being an expensive procedure as well. There are a lot of cars out there, I'd just wait a little longer until you find one that's perfect.

98s/c cobra

Damnit.

3800RS

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plenty of ppl have done it

JumpInTheFire.com

i did my t-top conversion by myself. got pics on my site. jumpinthefire.com

saw a firebird today that had t-tops. alot of people do it or have it done.

JumpInTheFire.com

mine dont leak.

i paid 90 for 2 t-tops. then around 50 for the rest of the stuff. weathertstripping, center bar, locking brackets,etc

Slvr00Bird

iTrader: (2)

Yea.. Plenty of people do self conversions... I don't see why you couldn't go this route if you're dead set on this car..

98s/c cobra

I've been looking around and this is the best deal no doubt except for the T-Tops. It sounds like this is not an uncommon project. I just have to find someone local who could do it.

transambandit

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It is very easy, i dont have a lot of body work experience but with a buddy and a 12 pack you can have it done in a day or 2 at the most. Also it would be very hard to damage the structural unibody as all fbodys start as ttops and the side brackets are welded in and the top glued on.

chrysler kid

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this is my first fbody with ttops and its not that big of a deal. its more for the passengers than it is for the driver, most of the time you dont even notice when the tops are off except its windier.

JumpInTheFire.com

when i first did mine. i was going by a how-to off the internet. and it some of it didnt explain everything. now that i've done it though... i'm gonna do my camaro and it'll be done fast as hell. the part that takes the longest is cutting out the "spot welds" or "weld spots".... little round things. the rest is just simply cutting. top layer of roof is fiberglass so it cuts off like nothing just keep a straight line and u use a dremel with a cut-off wheel. then for the sides you cut off with a saw. i used a battery-operated saw so it kept dying. i'd recommend get all non battery operated tools..dremel and saw. as for the spot welds..i just used the dremel and a flathead screwdriver. theres like 10 of them

01ssreda4

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having a t top break going down the interstate (a rock hit it) i would take a hardtop. i am still finding glass in the car.

desertLS1

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Doing my conversion in two weeks

Jimmy P

iTrader: (177)

Just wait and find a car with the options that you lilke. Much easier than doing a project like this.

JumpInTheFire.com

its an easy project

theres how to's all over the internet