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Old Nov 8, 2002 | 11:28 PM
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T Tops

Is it possible to convert an '83 Hard Top Trans Am into one with T Tops? If so, how much work would it involve? And is there a kit available, maybe?

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Old Nov 8, 2002 | 11:52 PM
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It can be done but its not Worth the money its gona cost to do it.. IT be cheaper to Find a Ttop TA... (id bet for what it would cost you could buy 2 maybe 3 Ttop TransAms)
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Old Nov 9, 2002 | 12:32 AM
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Do a search, this has been asked many times before. But he is right, it isn't worth the work or money. Just buy a t-top car and save the hassle and cash.
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Old Nov 9, 2002 | 05:58 PM
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I would trade my T Top camaro for a Hard top any day of the week. I hate T Tops with a passion I have had nothing but problems with them and i have done everything to fix leaks and eliminate squeeks. nothing works. maybe its just me.
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Old Nov 9, 2002 | 06:27 PM
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Car: 1987 Camaro SC
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Originally posted by ZRated85355
I would trade my T Top camaro for a Hard top any day of the week. I hate T Tops with a passion I have had nothing but problems with them and i have done everything to fix leaks and eliminate squeeks. nothing works. maybe its just me.
Wana Trade Cars lol Just kidding
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Old Nov 10, 2002 | 09:06 AM
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You can always chop a top from a donor TTop car, chop the top off of your car, and pray you can weld well.

Mike C.
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Old Nov 10, 2002 | 09:49 AM
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hard top to a t-top

Why? Why? Why?
I agree with Boosted GTA on the process, but as bj350hp also has a strong point. Squeaks, rattles and leaks are all in your future. Not to mention a lot of body flex if you have any kind of horsepower under the hood. I would recommend sticking with the hardtop, but if you absolutely must convert you should definitely invest in a quality set of subframe connectors to help keep things in line.

Good luck!!
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Old Nov 10, 2002 | 10:44 AM
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From: Somewhere around the South Side of Chicago just crusin' in one of the Niteriders
Car: 92RS 25th Anniv./88 IROC Z28 Vert
Engine: 305 TBI w/Tpi Air / 305 TPI
Transmission: 700r4/700r4
Axle/Gears: Posi
T Tops are a lot of fun. It depends on your plans for your car. If you are going for speed then T Tops are a hinderance and subframs connectors are a must as our cars get older. If you are going for style then buy a car with T Tops already. Just finding someone to make T Tops will be a hassele in itself. Why do that when Chevy made cars with T Tops. Good Luck
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Old Nov 10, 2002 | 04:39 PM
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Originally posted by ZRated85355
I would trade my T Top camaro for a Hard top any day of the week. I hate T Tops with a passion I have had nothing but problems with them and i have done everything to fix leaks and eliminate squeeks. nothing works. maybe its just me.
of course when you take a V6 car and make it into a V8 400hp monster i think you are going to get some squeeks.
I love mine and i wouldn't trade it for anything.
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Old Nov 10, 2002 | 04:59 PM
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Originally posted by ZRated85355
I would trade my T Top camaro for a Hard top any day of the week.
I would too...Can't believe what the previous owner of my car was thinkin. I believe in a stiffer chassis.
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Old Nov 10, 2002 | 10:48 PM
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you can do it, its going to take time and money!!

better off buying a t-top chassis and swapping stuff...
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