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Old 03-25-2009, 09:43 AM   #1
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(non factory) 3rd Gen Convertibles
I am hoping that this would become a sticky. What I would like to do here is have one or two posts for each of the different types of Convertible Conversions.

There were at least a dozen companies that made 3rd Gen convertibles, and they seem to be growing.

I DO NOT WANT THIS TO BE A POST FEST, with stupid comments like, "That is cool," or, "I want one of those," etc. This is purely for Historical purposes.

By far the most popular is ASC Firebirds Produced by ASC from 1987 - 1989 Prior to production. Identical to the Camaro year for year, except for some minor cosmetic treatments.

If anyone has pictures of other conversions, please feel free to post them. The intent of the thread is to have an abbreviated listing and some pictures showing each known type.
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87 FORMULA - 5.1 LB9/A4 T-tops 3.73 Modified (Yellow/Black)
87 FORMULA - 5.0 LB9/M5 T-tops 3.45 (Yellow/Gray)
89 FORMULA 350 - CONVERTIBLE 3.27 All original (Red/Gray)
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Old 03-25-2009, 09:46 AM   #2
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Re: (non factory) 3rd Gen Convertibles
The next most popular would be the Autoform Convertibles. Unique with its 2 seat approach.
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Old 03-25-2009, 09:47 AM   #3
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Re: (non factory) 3rd Gen Convertibles
Here is some Hi-Line Convertibles

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Old 03-25-2009, 09:49 AM   #4
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Matrix3 Convertible
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Old 03-25-2009, 09:50 AM   #5
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Re: (non factory) 3rd Gen Convertibles
International Coach Builders
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Old 03-25-2009, 09:52 AM   #6
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Re: (non factory) 3rd Gen Convertibles
John Greenwood Convertible

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Old 03-25-2009, 09:54 AM   #7
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Straman Convertible

One thing I will note is that Stramman was actually one of the few companies to continue doing conversions after ASC got into the game.
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Old 03-25-2009, 09:55 AM   #8
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Re: (non factory) 3rd Gen Convertibles
Custom Automotive Restyling (CAR)
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Buffalo Conversions Corp

I wish there was a better pic of this one...
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Old 04-13-2009, 05:31 PM   #10
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Re: (non factory) 3rd Gen Convertibles
Coach Conversions, Inc.
1983 Firebird (from Craigslist)
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