Is it possible to convert a hardtop/T-top into a fully-functional convertible?

 

TPI383 is doing it right now . . .

 

there have been a couple people on here do it but i cant remember thier user names off hand do a search itll bring it up

 

Sure every convertible here went through it, via ACS.

 

 

that's what I heard, actually the site I got the pic from said the transformation was done kinda hald-assed, with bondo & the whole 9yards....

 

check it out

 

if you look close enough you can see the rearseat mount, on the other pic

 

I've NEVER heard of ASC using rusted cars to convert.. You have to be mistaken me thinks.
They do factory conversions...or did.
Currently I'd have to say I'm not sure who does work like the new Chevy retro-truck vert or the Corvette. My attention usually wanes on vehicles way out of my wallet book range, except the odd exotic. The funny thing is old Motor Trends and the like are quite fun to reexamine in 10 or more years time. I think even some firm opinions in hindsight would be altered.

Remember the cool thing about F car verts vs. the Vette is the rear seat does remain...quite nice to actually still have.
Bill

 

Well excuse me, Sir... I thought we were talking ASC, American Sunroof...never mind (Gilda voice)

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Bill Speed
[B]I've NEVER heard of ASC using rusted cars to convert.. You have to be mistaken me thinks.


you misunderstood, the pics are of a restoration of an 82

 

so what you're saying is if I found a junked conv, ALL of the convertible stuff would fit to my car if I cut the roof off.....?

 

Bingo! But you'll need to be a little bit more creative then that. You'll need to cut out all the welded convertible pieces and re-weld them into the project car. Having major fabrication tools and skills would go a long way in doing this. For the most part though it's usually easier and cheaper to buy a vert and make it what you want it to be.

 

I was trying to get Camaro vert parts for my Firebird...would the decklid hinges work? I suspect the decklids are different. The example of an 82, at that point not aware of ASC doing them, but California coach builders did GM cars like the San Remo convertibles in the late 1970s. I came across a simcon Deville in the junkyard with ASC badging. My simcon Deville has badging under the trunk decklid from another conversion house, yet I really think this is still a factory simcon. The only noticable difference bothering me is Caddy sail panel crest/wreath though these can be added, and are in my resto plans
BILL

 

If you have fab skills it can be done... Mine is looking better then the factory job.

Im also mini tubbing it while Im at it.

T-Tops


TARGA Top..

I was gona keep it as a Traga and finish a carbonfiber top I was doing. but a buddy jay plans to do it also.....



http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Car...gatop/low1.jpg


and now off to a Fully Funcitonal vert like if the factory did it.



Tono open some so you can see the where the Mini Tubbs will be and still keep the back seats. This will let me stuff a 315 under the lip no problem.



This is a 27x11.5 Slick. under the lip
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Car...s/DSC01183.JPG

 

:rockon: Very nice!

 

Thought I was looking at a 4th gen project there!
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think you mean to say 'Targa' top, where the rear roof sail and window remain... a T top without the center glass support
BILL

 

Nothing but a " TYPO"

 

What cage is that?

 

Since I saw that twice, thought I'd correct ya. People who don't know the term might be thrown hehe

 

Killer car dude!

 

Competition Eng. 8 point.

Thanks for the complements. but Its far from KILLER.

 

The work looks exhausting but I think the killer term should fit when completed. Quite an interesting collection of items.
Did you work out a paint scheme in advance... and if "you're" a novice with computer graphics...What program works magic with editing photos for custom paint or trim ideas? I'm working on a simple red/white and blue color trim pattern that complements the white bodies of my Firebird and Cadillac Deville. Actually, the Firebird I'd been entertaining the idea of removable flamed nose graphics like the r*ce rockets use these days
Bill