Can a 3rd generation coupe be made into a............
#1
Can a 3rd generation coupe be made into a............
T-Top? Just outta curiosity. Can it be done? I'm thinking no, since I figure the unibody must be slightly different in that it is reinforced along the roof.
#2
anythings possible with a plasma cutter and a welder. ...
is it worth it? probably not.. there are enough 3rd gen T-top cars out there kickin around to rebuild. Its not really a $$ issue, as much as it is a time consuming operation between cutting the roofs in the exact spot, re-wedling it, making sure all the glass still fits, the body lines match up and the body work is done properly. They make it look simple on TV, trust me unless you've been doing it for quite some time I wouldn't recommend it unless you have time to kill and want to learn a lot. Then I say hell, GO FOR IT MAN!
is it worth it? probably not.. there are enough 3rd gen T-top cars out there kickin around to rebuild. Its not really a $$ issue, as much as it is a time consuming operation between cutting the roofs in the exact spot, re-wedling it, making sure all the glass still fits, the body lines match up and the body work is done properly. They make it look simple on TV, trust me unless you've been doing it for quite some time I wouldn't recommend it unless you have time to kill and want to learn a lot. Then I say hell, GO FOR IT MAN!
Last edited by OneSickS10; 06-01-2004 at 08:51 PM.
#3
I know of quite a few 4th gen guys who have done the conversion. There is a kit for around $300. They *may* have a 3rd gen kit, idk though. Do some searching on the LT1 board, get some pics and maybe some pointers.
Good luck!
Good luck!
#4
Originally posted by OneSickS10
anythings possible with a plasma cutter and a welder. ...
is it worth it? probably not.. there are enough 3rd gen T-top cars out there kickin around to rebuild. Its not really a $$ issue, as much as it is a time consuming operation between cutting the roofs in the exact spot, re-wedling it, making sure all the glass still fits, the body lines match up and the body work is done properly. They make it look simple on TV, trust me unless you've been doing it for quite some time I wouldn't recommend it unless you have time to kill and want to learn a lot. Then I say hell, GO FOR IT MAN!
anythings possible with a plasma cutter and a welder. ...
is it worth it? probably not.. there are enough 3rd gen T-top cars out there kickin around to rebuild. Its not really a $$ issue, as much as it is a time consuming operation between cutting the roofs in the exact spot, re-wedling it, making sure all the glass still fits, the body lines match up and the body work is done properly. They make it look simple on TV, trust me unless you've been doing it for quite some time I wouldn't recommend it unless you have time to kill and want to learn a lot. Then I say hell, GO FOR IT MAN!
#7
If you go to www.thirdgen.org & in their Fabrication section do a search & I am sure you can come up with something.
Last edited by krazzycowgirl; 06-02-2004 at 03:24 PM.
#8
Originally posted by 92RS305#2
and as i'm told all 3rd gen camaros came to the dealership coupe style and if you wanted it as an option the dealer would cut and install them.
and as i'm told all 3rd gen camaros came to the dealership coupe style and if you wanted it as an option the dealer would cut and install them.
Why anyone would hack up a factory hardtop car is beyond me. If you want a t-top car, then buy one.
Eric
#9
#10
Originally posted by 92RS305#2
and as i'm told all 3rd gen camaros came to the dealership coupe style and if you wanted it as an option the dealer would cut and install them.
and as i'm told all 3rd gen camaros came to the dealership coupe style and if you wanted it as an option the dealer would cut and install them.
I don't think so. The dealer I bought my Camaro from couldn't figure out how to install the louvers on the rear glass. I had to go down and show them before I picked it up ,so I damn well don't think they installed the T-tops or they would have leaked like a sieve ,and to date there has never been a drop of water come threw.
#11
Originally posted by 92RS305#2
i'm told all 3rd gen camaros came to the dealership coupe style and if you wanted it as an option the dealer would cut and install them.
i'm told all 3rd gen camaros came to the dealership coupe style and if you wanted it as an option the dealer would cut and install them.
But all cars with CC1 Came from the factory with t-tops.
in 91& 92 then your statment is right. Since there were NO factory t-top 350 Cars out there.
People if he wants to make his car a t-top car let him he is shelling out the money its not like its coming out of your pocket.
Personally all my cars that I own (all but the trucks) have either a Glass top, t-tops or sunroof.
#12
Originally posted by 92RS305#2
you mean targa top yea if i wasn't selling my camaro when i go out to WyoTech this fall i was going to try and do a targa top camaro. it would definitely be unique
you mean targa top yea if i wasn't selling my camaro when i go out to WyoTech this fall i was going to try and do a targa top camaro. it would definitely be unique
Sorry about hijacking the thread!
*Eric*
#13
sorry guys, i was apparently misinformed. i guess only some of the 3rd gens were t-top installed by dealership, musta been a misinterpertation of facts
and breakthelawinaz, i'm selling the car b/c of legal reasons and my parents otherwise i'd love to teach that old 305 some new tricks. but i also believe i can pick up a car before i leave that'll have more potential, i've been trying to shop around for an older V8 style blazer that can be turned into an offroader
again sorry for the misstatement, i heard something like that from a couple of people and though it to be true
and breakthelawinaz, i'm selling the car b/c of legal reasons and my parents otherwise i'd love to teach that old 305 some new tricks. but i also believe i can pick up a car before i leave that'll have more potential, i've been trying to shop around for an older V8 style blazer that can be turned into an offroader
again sorry for the misstatement, i heard something like that from a couple of people and though it to be true
#14
Thanks for the info guys and gals. I never said this is something I wanted to do, but there is that slight consideration floating around in the back of my mind. I got other stuff I need to do to my car. I was just curious as to whether or not this was a possiblitly, and if it could be done fairly easily. Thanks a ton.