making a convertable
03-13-2003, 02:30 AM
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: b-lo NY
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
making a convertable
yea im gonna get slammed for asking this, but does anyone know where to buy parts/conversion kit for changing a coupe to a convertible? Im just curious...too much time on my hands
03-13-2003, 06:46 AM
#2
Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 398
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Car: '89 RS Convertible
Engine: 355
Transmission: 700R4
Hmm...I just got an email from a guy who said he bought his buddy's 87, which had been converted from t-tops to 'vert. I don't know if he knows who did the conversion, or his name on here..but if you're seriously interested, drop me an email and I'll try and find out. I'm on LI...I see you're in NY too.
03-13-2003, 07:16 AM
#3
Supreme Member
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Oakville, Ct
Posts: 1,383
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1991Firebird T/A
Engine: 350
Transmission: Modified Viper t-56
Axle/Gears: dana 44, 3.55
i'm pretty sure if you want to do up a vert, you need to start with a ttop car- they had more bracing supposedly, and those were the cars that were converted from the factory
03-13-2003, 01:08 PM
#4
Member
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Pearland, Texas
Posts: 202
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1988 Z
Engine: LS1
Originally posted by fb305svs
i'm pretty sure if you want to do up a vert, you need to start with a ttop car- they had more bracing supposedly, and those were the cars that were converted from the factory
i'm pretty sure if you want to do up a vert, you need to start with a ttop car- they had more bracing supposedly, and those were the cars that were converted from the factory
Convertible parts are incredibly expensive. Lots of work to switch to a vert. Believe me...
I bought 2 wrecked verts just to get the parts I needed - all the way down to the flat wheel wells so your top will store.
03-13-2003, 01:34 PM
#5
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: b-lo NY
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
well I figured even tho its a t-top iroc, it would be worth it first point were
the verts have the highest values. second of all is that I've always wanted a
vert. Their just cooler and being an iroc vert, it would just be kick azz.
yea totally, i would like to find out where they mite have a conversion kit!
any help would be appreciated.
the verts have the highest values. second of all is that I've always wanted a
vert. Their just cooler and being an iroc vert, it would just be kick azz.
yea totally, i would like to find out where they mite have a conversion kit!
any help would be appreciated.
03-13-2003, 03:40 PM
#6
Supreme Member
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Oakville, Ct
Posts: 1,383
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1991Firebird T/A
Engine: 350
Transmission: Modified Viper t-56
Axle/Gears: dana 44, 3.55
i really honstely haven't seen anything along the lines of a kit to convert to a vert. There is a lot of re fabrication that has to take place in the back, its not just a cut and weld modification.
seriously, and with the cost of any kit, you woul dbe better off find yoruself a factory vert.
Steve
seriously, and with the cost of any kit, you woul dbe better off find yoruself a factory vert.
Steve
03-13-2003, 06:23 PM
#7
Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 398
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Car: '89 RS Convertible
Engine: 355
Transmission: 700R4
No question..if what you really want is a vert...sell the Z, and put the money towards a vert. You'll save yourself a lot in the long run.
Trending Topics
03-14-2003, 02:28 AM
#8
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: b-lo NY
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
ive dropped soo much money and time into that car already I dont think i want to sell it, I've decided its a keeper. So i really wouldnt mind sinking some more time and money into her. So any info on how to do it, kits, parts, ect. would be really appreciated
gracias my thirdgen amigos
gracias my thirdgen amigos
03-14-2003, 07:18 AM
#10
Member
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 195
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
yesterday i picked up a converible body and interior
minus an engine a door and a fender and bumper covers and hood... for 400$
clean title... its a 1990 rs...
i have all the body stuff for it already, so itll make a nice project... but if you want a convertible, look in junkyards for a convertible body... even one without doors or interior, then you can transfer everything off your z, although ripping up a nice car is sad.... thats why i have a couple parts cars...
but in the early 80s there were some shops that did camaro convertible conversions... so it is possible, although no doub expensive, because of the different trunk and stuff.
minus an engine a door and a fender and bumper covers and hood... for 400$
clean title... its a 1990 rs...
i have all the body stuff for it already, so itll make a nice project... but if you want a convertible, look in junkyards for a convertible body... even one without doors or interior, then you can transfer everything off your z, although ripping up a nice car is sad.... thats why i have a couple parts cars...
but in the early 80s there were some shops that did camaro convertible conversions... so it is possible, although no doub expensive, because of the different trunk and stuff.
04-24-2003, 08:19 PM
#12
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Upstate, NY
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
tonnue lid
You should build one.... its the best looking convertible GM ever offered... I have 2 tonnue lids for sale on ebay... its what you need to store the top and hide it... I also have the rare 87 Convertible Spoiler with the 9" light... not for sale...
ChrisLS1Z28
ChrisLS1Z28
04-25-2003, 10:50 AM
#14
Supreme Member
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: NJ
Posts: 1,611
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Transmission: auto
Re: tonnue lid
Originally posted by chrisLS1Z28
You should build one.... its the best looking convertible GM ever offered... I have 2 tonnue lids for sale on ebay... its what you need to store the top and hide it... I also have the rare 87 Convertible Spoiler with the 9" light... not for sale...
ChrisLS1Z28
You should build one.... its the best looking convertible GM ever offered... I have 2 tonnue lids for sale on ebay... its what you need to store the top and hide it... I also have the rare 87 Convertible Spoiler with the 9" light... not for sale...
ChrisLS1Z28
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
1992 Trans Am
History / Originality
27
05-10-2023 07:19 PM