Convertible conversion kits?
08-02-2011, 07:44 PM
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Car: 1988 IROC Camaro (RHD)
Engine: 350 ci L98 SBC
Transmission: T700
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt BW, Disk, Posi-traction
Convertible conversion kits?
Is it possible to still source (asc?) kits to convert a hard top to a convertible?
08-26-2011, 08:01 PM
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Re: Convertible conversion kits?
I thought all the ASC cars started out as T-top cars for the stiffer body, but as my wife will tell you, I'm probably wrong.
08-26-2011, 10:49 PM
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Re: Convertible conversion kits?
08-27-2011, 12:06 AM
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Car: 1988 IROC Camaro (RHD)
Engine: 350 ci L98 SBC
Transmission: T700
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt BW, Disk, Posi-traction
Re: Convertible conversion kits?
Yes, I've also read all convertibles came from T-Tops.
Does anyone know what extra strengthening T-Tops actually have?
The Convertibles seem to have been produced in a very structured and consistent way, which makes me think there must have been a "kit" with standard parts and engineering drawings.
If this is so, it would mean if you were restoring a T-Top it would be possible to chop the top at the same time.
Does anyone know what extra strengthening T-Tops actually have?
The Convertibles seem to have been produced in a very structured and consistent way, which makes me think there must have been a "kit" with standard parts and engineering drawings.
If this is so, it would mean if you were restoring a T-Top it would be possible to chop the top at the same time.
08-27-2011, 09:39 AM
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Car: 1988 IROC Camaro (RHD)
Engine: 350 ci L98 SBC
Transmission: T700
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt BW, Disk, Posi-traction
Re: Convertible conversion kits?
The kits must have ended up somewhere.
Anyone have any Part Number?
Anyone have any Part Number?
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08-27-2011, 01:26 PM
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Re: Convertible conversion kits?
buy a totaled vert like I did. and start with a T-TOP car. if you can cut and weld. You can do it. search for targa to vert. Im sure ive posted tons of pic's in the past.
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Car: 1989 IrocZ Convertible
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: T5 - 5 Speed Standard
Axle/Gears: 3.08
Re: Convertible conversion kits?
ASC "kits" for 3gen's, if there were any to be had, are now long since a thing of the past. As mentioned above, a salvage car with some decent intact parts might be your best bet to start off with. Just be prepared to spend WAY more $$$ than just buying a minty 3rd gen vert. Plus that's money you'll never get back on resale. Plus there's all your time.
However, it has been done before.
Good luck.
However, it has been done before.
Good luck.
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