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Old 07-16-2003 | 11:40 PM
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How is this coming. I would like to get a light weigh T-Top.
Old 07-17-2003 | 02:02 PM
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I would definitly buy a race only version with max. weight loss in mind
Old 07-18-2003 | 06:57 PM
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How about some lightweight sheet metal painted black?...I rather have that than lexan. Might be cheaper as well...anyone agree?
Old 07-20-2003 | 09:52 PM
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I would buy a 1 piece panel to cover both sides,
cut out the t-bar and have a targa.
Old 07-21-2003 | 08:25 AM
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How about some lightweight sheet metal painted black?...I rather have that than lexan. Might be cheaper as well...anyone agree?
AWESOME idea .063 aluminum would be enough I would think.
Old 07-21-2003 | 09:31 AM
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id like a street version. painted sheetmetal or aluminum would be fine too.
honestly i want a hard top instead of my t-tops.
for everyday driving.
Old 07-22-2003 | 11:49 AM
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Since I came up with the idea can i get a free one?
Old 07-22-2003 | 12:02 PM
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im definatly in for a race version...definatly in...
Old 07-30-2003 | 07:03 PM
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ARE YOU STILL WORKING ON THE T-TOP? ADVISE PLEASE.
Old 07-30-2003 | 09:41 PM
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How about making the top out of a light weight wood like bass or balsa? No molding issues to deal with. Could offer them sealed and finished black or other colors too etc to look like a hardtop or for the cheap racers unfinished.
Old 08-27-2003 | 12:54 PM
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how is this going? updates?
Old 09-28-2003 | 09:07 AM
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Update or is project dead?
Old 09-28-2003 | 12:03 PM
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Count me in for some race only T-Tops !!!!
Old 09-28-2003 | 10:44 PM
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I might be interested. let us know.
Old 09-30-2003 | 11:31 AM
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i would be in for a street version if it looked and sealed better
Old 09-30-2003 | 12:05 PM
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If and when a lightweight SS T-top replacement hits the market, I will buy it.
Old 10-09-2003 | 02:17 AM
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TTT...update? Interested in race version only.
Old 10-13-2003 | 09:10 AM
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Race only please...
Did someone say wood???
Old 10-16-2003 | 05:47 AM
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what happened???
did these never happen has anyone gotten ahold of him????
was hoping to have a set by now...
Old 10-16-2003 | 12:40 PM
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Guys, I'm willing to bet that this is never gonna happen. I wouldn't worry about it anymore.


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