Anyone ever look into making manual vert top power?
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Car: 1991 Z28 Vert
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Anyone ever look into making manual vert top power?
Like the title says, has anyone ever looked into converting the manual vert top to power so could just push a button and have it come down? If so, can it even be done? How much work is involved? Lastly, how much would it cost?
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Re: Anyone ever look into making manual vert top power?
I thought about it before and I can answer all your questions. yes it can be done, it would be ALOT of work to do and it would cost alot to get all the custom fabricated mounts made.
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Re: Anyone ever look into making manual vert top power?
I don't know about 3rd Gen's, but I know there was a company that made them for C5 Corvettes.... They wanted 10K, yes $10,000 for the conversion. No way that would EVER be worth it. Takes a few seconds to do it manually.
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Re: Anyone ever look into making manual vert top power?
$10K just to have a power top is crazy. Even if I had it I would never pay that much.
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
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Re: Anyone ever look into making manual vert top power?
I am not sure how different the tops are but I owuld think the 94 + F-body verts may be similar enough to convert over a 3rd gen. However the biggest problem is the Tonneu cover...
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