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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 11:07 PM
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Now i know a stupid question deserves a stupid answer but has anyone ever done or thought about taking out the center bar of a t top fbody and making it a targa top.. just a thought i had while screwing around at work
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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The frame will twist, its weak enough now too much torque will even keeping the glass from going back in
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 11:26 PM
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Why Bother.
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 11:26 PM
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I've seen at least two on the forums. One Camaro and one TA.



https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...targa+whistler
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 11:27 PM
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You couldnt strengthen the frame from underneath the car or anything?
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 11:30 PM
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you could with some subfram connectors, but targa tops are just more of a pain in the *** to me. plus there are those nice holders for the t tops in the trunk, but its your call good luck
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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I've thought about it also, but it's best to have something to hang onto wen the t-tops are off. At least.. something for passengers to hang on to. =p
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