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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 09:57 PM
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Does any one do them in here ? I have a hard top v6 . I don't have any parts for the conversion. I was thinking about doing it my self but I don't have the nuts to cut my roof off .
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Its actually not too hard. Herronz28 or something to that effect used to do the conversions.
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here is kinda a write up on it, mostly a lot of pics and some description... it doesnt seems too hard, basic cutting tools time and patience and some fiberglass and painting skills

EDIT: my bad forgot to paste the link https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...s-topless.html
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Yeah it wouldn't be practical for me to go all the way out there haha
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 10:58 PM
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Yeah it wouldn't be practical for me to go all the way out there haha
For a small fee I would be more than happy to transport your car to and from.

I just happened to come across that thread earlier, and then I saw your thread, so I thought it was perfect!
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Originally Posted by SuperSport346
For a small fee I would be more than happy to transport your car to and from.

I just happened to come across that thread earlier, and then I saw your thread, so I thought it was perfect!
Na its my DD so it has to stay in the area haha
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Stay hardtop man!
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I'd rather go targa myself
Yeah targa would be sweet . I read somewhere that six liter eater was doing some but i don't know the cost or if they got done
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it has been done before, but would probably be easier/more cost effective to just buy a t-top car.
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Ive done it about 3 times, not hard at all.


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Ive done it about 3 times, not hard at all.
nice , how long did it take you and how much did all the parts cost you ?
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took like 2-3 hours i think
cost around $400 for all parts
I have a pass side ttop for sale $100 no key shipped
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took like 2-3 hours i think
cost around $400 for all parts
I have a pass side ttop for sale $100 no key shipped
IF i got all the parts and took my car to DFW would you help me? I'll pay you in beer and food . Or I can find some other things to barter with .
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Originally Posted by kickassT/A
it has been done before, but would probably be easier/more cost effective to just buy a t-top car.
I dunno, if you take your time and find the parts when they are cheap then it wouldn't be too bad. I've got all the parts I need and paid around $250.00 for them all.
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Man, I actually have everything for the t-top conversion. I just converted my car to a hard top. I have the t-tops, weatherstripping, weatherstripping rails, even have the a-pillar moldings but one has a hole where I ran the wires through for my gauges.

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My friend Ovidu was going to do the T-top conversion but sold his car, still has the stuff. He posts on here as that screen name.
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My friend Ovidu was going to do the T-top conversion but sold his car, still has the stuff. He posts on here as that screen name.
I will search for this person

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Man, I actually have everything for the t-top conversion. I just converted my car to a hard top. I have the t-tops, weatherstripping, weatherstripping rails, even have the a-pillar moldings but one has a hole where I ran the wires through for my gauges.

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Originally Posted by Jon@Texas-Speed
Man, I actually have everything for the t-top conversion. I just converted my car to a hard top. I have the t-tops, weatherstripping, weatherstripping rails, even have the a-pillar moldings but one has a hole where I ran the wires through for my gauges.

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How hard was it to go to a hardtop? I want another T/A but hate T-tops, and would have to get a hardtop Formula and swap the body kits and spoiler to have the look I want.
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