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How much would it cost?
More than it is worth.
The EXACT words I was thinking...
I've done it, I have pics from the install. It was actually rather easy given my somewhat extensive mechanical history. If you want some tips and think you're up for it let me know I'll scan what I have and send them to you. Heck, if you're close enough we can work something out, it only takes about 4 hours.
I guess I could answer the initial question also, when I did mine all the parts cost me about $400 from a totalled 01 V6. 4 hour install, no leaks whatsoever and it looked so good no one could tell they weren't factory. If you do it or have it done, please be kind enough to the car to install subframe connectors, I never installed them on my '97 Z (the car I t-topped) when I had it and I never had any problems but I in no way recommend being cheap like I was and skimping on subframes.
i had an 84 monte that i made an 88 ss, and had tops put in, it cost 1,600.00 i look back now and i gave the car to my brother and say wow 1,600.00 for a few years of fun in the sun. not really worth it know. but then i thought it was the best investment. lol, young and high school grad. money. if you have the money do it i guess, but you will think about it later if you get rid of the car. thanks jeremy
I'm going to do it as well. To do the conv. it usually costs about $400 total. I've heard some people do it for less. I'm going to try to do mine before summer. Since it gets so god alful hot here.
Heres some links to help you out.
http://www.dw-zone.com/t-tops/t-top.asp
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/514505/4
http://members.fortunecity.com/gripe...onversion.html
http://www.ls2.com/forums/showthread...threadid=82405
Rob
I have everything to do the conversion- tops, brackets, moonbar,headliner etc...If anyone is interested...
Check this post out a guy from another board im a memeber on did the conversion this might help some http://www.projectcamaro.net/forum/s...ighlight=t-top
hi iI'm thinking about converting my Camaro to t-tops. and i just read a comment of yours that says you have done this. Could you send me pictures of t-top conversion. i have an i idea how to do it, but i need a guide. if you could do this for me it would be Great.
Thanks
WOW! You do realize the original post was from 4 years ago don't you?Quote:
Originally Posted by 1991CamaroZ28
there is a newer one on here from about 3 months ago.
looks like his first post, no biggie.
yeah i was also looking and noticed OP has a mustang.. how was i the first to point this out??
to 1991camaroz28 you have a 3rd gen, the other guy has more than likely done only 4th gens, not sure if its the same/can be done as easily:dunno:
it's been a few years maybe he bought another car. lets keep this on topic.Quote:
Originally Posted by justinmc978
remember no trolling.
I know this is an old thread but I recently found this excellent write-up and since this thread is bumped I'll post it anyway.
PS- I know it's on tech, but it's worth looking at
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/appear...s-topless.html
Frankthe Tank has done it too....took him a day, and about $500
I was wanting to do this to mine but never got the balls.
Do your self a favor and buy a T-top car.Hardtop cars are a completely different roof.They in no way are anything like a Fourth Gen car.Its going to require lot more effort and there are plenty of people who want a hardtop car for racing/performance.Besides they tend to leak,and that is speaking from experience.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1991CamaroZ28
what experience?Quote:
Originally Posted by langss
all 4th gens start as t-tops. the frame is the same, then the tack weld in the hard top pieces, which we just have to cut out, then add the trim pieces.
unless youre referring to his 91Quote:
Originally Posted by langss
Opps!!
:yup::yup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Spikito
You will destroy your car if you do it...well maybe not destroy it, but your opening a big can of worms cause it will cause nothing but problems down the line. Just use the money to modify the car, and plus hardtops are rare so enjoy it.
buy a ttop car not like there rare or anything
I had a '97 TA with T-Tops for over 8 years, I now have a hard top Camaro, don't miss the T-Tops a single bit, my wife even says the Camaro is stiffer frame wise and handles better than the TA... she is far from being a car girl. find a T-Top car if you want them and just swap all your mods onto it, if you really want them.
well are you gona be doing it in a camaro or a 98 mustang GT?
i wish mine was a hard top but hard to find a hardtop and a 6 speed, your just gonna cut the value of your car in half i could see a trans swap or something like that but ttop thats just not a good idea
has anyone taken the fiberglass top off of a hardtop and just changed it to a acrylic top thus keeping the rigidity of the hard top with the view of a t-top?
Fiberglass top off of a hardtop? The hardtop is not fiberglass. Heck the T-Top is not fiberglass...Quote:
Originally Posted by camarokris
no i am talking about the plastic that covers the area that people are cutting off to do the t-top conversions. but instead of just cutting off that part just remove the entire shell over the top and what covers the c & d arms behind the seats.
suspect that you'd be making yourself your very own little sauna - and that'd be just the start of the problems... then again I could be wrongQuote:
Originally Posted by camarokris
no one has done that. and you'll regret it on any day when the sun is out and its over 75 degrees.Quote:
Originally Posted by camarokris
I might take you up on the offer and do this conversion to my wife's Accord :lmao: Maybe make the car just a tiny bit more enjoyable to driveQuote:
Originally Posted by 02 WS6 TA
i think im gonna have to do diz to mine :(
:Pepsi:
i have all the parts need except drivers side t top. pm if interested.Quote:
Originally Posted by 98maro
i have ttops on mine and there not all there cracked up to be mind you that i do enjoy cruising with them off on summer nights with the GF :vodka:
The incredible retardedness of BS opinion in this thread is truly amazing. :lol: