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trade for t-top fbod
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convert hardtop to ttop
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From: Mckinney Plano Frisco
t-tops i really want t-tops on my fbod but not sure if i should do the conversion or do a trade with someone for a different fbody with ttops. there are a few dealers around the metroplex of dallas who deal in fbodies but i really dont think they would give me a hassle free trade, even though my 4mula has low miles and is stock. what are yalls opnions on my dilemma?
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there is a thread somewhere here on ls1 tech on how to do the conversion, a guy with a 1995 z28 did it. i used the search and it found nothing. after you remove the skin on the roof you can see the "gutters" for the ttops. then you have to cut the 2 bars on each side of the roof and put in weatherstripping.
Last edited by chrysler kid; Feb 19, 2006 at 10:47 PM.
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From: Lewisville, Texas
That convertion is more of a pain in the *** than it's worth. If you absolutely have to have T tops trade the car or go with a convertible but if it were me I just keep the hard top, I rarely take my t tops off anyway.
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I've seen someone with a Targa Top conversion. Looked like it'd be easier than the T-top one, and nicer/more original too.
I haven't seen a how too on the Targa one though. Has anyone else?
I haven't seen a how too on the Targa one though. Has anyone else?
Teching In
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I rarely ever take my t tops off, but I like having the glass roof most of the time. Especially if I happen to have it out in the rain. However there is no way I would hack up my car, trade it in if you want them that bad.
Originally Posted by Milez28
I've seen someone with a Targa Top conversion. Looked like it'd be easier than the T-top one, and nicer/more original too.
I haven't seen a how too on the Targa one though. Has anyone else?
I haven't seen a how too on the Targa one though. Has anyone else?
that's Whistler there, bad *** car. but yeah i want a t-top but man knowing that my car is more harder to find than a t-top makes me hold up...when i get more money i'll just buy a new one just to have the ttops or i'll cut it up i REEEALY want ttops.
Teching In
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From: Burleson, Texas
There is a guy who does the conversion in Denton. He dosen't charge much and he has done a few of them for people, so he has a little experience.
http://community.webshots.com/album/38782298WjhURI
http://community.webshots.com/album/38816862RLCtqL
http://community.webshots.com/album/38816579UIEEkf
http://community.webshots.com/album/98324871mtokMv
Good luck,
Joe
http://community.webshots.com/album/38782298WjhURI
http://community.webshots.com/album/38816862RLCtqL
http://community.webshots.com/album/38816579UIEEkf
http://community.webshots.com/album/98324871mtokMv
Good luck,
Joe
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Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Mckinney Plano Frisco
Originally Posted by 96birdlt1
There is a guy who does the conversion in Denton. He dosen't charge much and he has done a few of them for people, so he has a little experience.
http://community.webshots.com/album/38782298WjhURI
http://community.webshots.com/album/38816862RLCtqL
http://community.webshots.com/album/38816579UIEEkf
http://community.webshots.com/album/98324871mtokMv
Good luck,
Joe
http://community.webshots.com/album/38782298WjhURI
http://community.webshots.com/album/38816862RLCtqL
http://community.webshots.com/album/38816579UIEEkf
http://community.webshots.com/album/98324871mtokMv
Good luck,
Joe
the conversion doesnt scare me but if hes done it before and doesnt charge much id have him do it. im just entertaining the idea right now tho, it will take a few more weeks of sunny days to convince me. any idea how the conversion cars are doing, no leaks or frame tweaks? if i got t-tops i would plan on having them off pretty much everytime i drive the car and it was above 70degrees
this is what i was tlaking about, how 4th gens already have the gutters and everything already needed under the roof skin
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Last edited by chrysler kid; Feb 21, 2006 at 12:27 AM.
i have t-tops on my car
last summer when we went with out rain for 90 days i went with out my tops for 90 days
i love them and could not stand crusing in my car without them
just my 2cents
thanks
robbie
last summer when we went with out rain for 90 days i went with out my tops for 90 days
i love them and could not stand crusing in my car without them
just my 2cents
thanks
robbie
Teching In
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From: Burleson, Texas
He is a member of the camaroz28.com forum. Here is a post with all of his info.
http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=417588
I haven't seen any of his work, but he says that there are no problems with anything.
Hope this helps,
Joe
http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=417588
I haven't seen any of his work, but he says that there are no problems with anything.
Hope this helps,
Joe
Do what makes you happy....I've been kicking around the same thing for a long time now...and I like you REALLY want them. Everyone likes to cry about weight, but what's the weight difference?? 50 lbs, add in the SFC's to keep the chassis from flexing....It's not going to make THAT big a difference unless you LIVE at the track. Ive been told that they leak water at the car wash...I wash mine by hand.... If it starts to leak in 10 years...replace the rubber.
It's not my thread, but seriously, what problems have you guys seen with your T-Tops? Have any of you replaced all the rubber and had them still leak? (normal conditions... pressure washer leaks i would expect.)
I was told the same thing about the LS1 Conversion into my 97. Have you seen it done?
It's not my thread, but seriously, what problems have you guys seen with your T-Tops? Have any of you replaced all the rubber and had them still leak? (normal conditions... pressure washer leaks i would expect.)
Originally Posted by Elite_Hot_Rod
That convertion is more of a pain in the *** than it's worth.
Ive done a few ttop conversions before. Its pretty easy, even for someone who's never done them before. Here is a pic of my 95 Formula, it came with Ttops from the factory 
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