I just purchased a 1983 Camaro. It has been converted to a convertible by Coach Conversions Inc.. I have a broken convertible top latch. Does anyone know if they are still in business and how I might be able to get a hold of them. The car is a 5.0 liter v8, automatic transmission, Ac, pw and pl. Also might be interested in a value or to sell.
doug6009

 

I am sure you Googled them and nothing..

Post some pictures of the latching system maybe some could make one for you or point you in the correct direction.

 

Yeah, I agree. Replacement vert parts for non-ASC conversions are next to impossible.
Your options might be limited too . . .
- Less likely . . . of a parts car.
- More likely . . . a metal fabrication shop can make a reproduction part for you. This is not a challenge for a decent shop, especially if you have the original broken part.

Good luck and nice unique ride.

 

They are no longer in business,I found that out about a year ago while working on a 83 for a customer.Both of his latches broke as did the side cables,he ended up finding the latches on ebay and I made the cables.

 

there are some non-asc latches on ebay motors.com Item number: 180190467790
hope these are the ones!!!

 

Thanks for the lead, I am bidding on the latches on ebay. Hopefully I will win.
Thanks

 

no problem, I looked yesterday and that was the first time i've seen non acs parts on ebay. good luck!

 

I have purchased a 1983 camaro which has been changed into a convertible. I have seen several cars like it on the internet, but no luck in finding the maker for parts. The conversion that I have has the two (batmobile type) humps behind the driver and passenger seat. I have a picture of it but not sure how to attach it with this letter. Thanks, Mike Malpass malpass193@yahoo.com 1-318-617-6980 - Cell Phone

 

That should be the conversion from Autoform.

 

Your car is definitely an AutoForm. Add your car to the AutoForm registry here: https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/conv...-registry.html

Doug6009 - You will never find true Coach Conversion latches. Chances are good that they used off-the-shelf latches from a production convertible. Good luck figuring out which ones. Of course...you could post photos and we can help you.