Any Way to Convert a Non TTops Car to TTops?
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Any Way to Convert a Non TTops Car to TTops?
I just bought my Formula 350 and love the car except for it's lack of TTops. I only payed 700 bucks for it and couldn't pass up the deal, so that is why I purchased it. Any way to put TTops on a non TTop car? Has anyone done this? Is it possible?
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Car: '88 Firebird Formula 350
Engine: Built 383 TPI
Transmission: Built 700r4
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt, 3.27:1 Posi
I don't know how many times that this has been asked, do a search. But to make it easy for you, yes it can be done, but you don't want to do it.
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'82 Firebird, dead stock, 9 bolt disc rear, over 200,000 miles and still going strong, more to come...
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'82 Firebird, dead stock, 9 bolt disc rear, over 200,000 miles and still going strong, more to come...
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It can be done, but you would probably need to have it done professionally, unless you are VERY skilled at bodywork. You would also want to check to see if you would need to strengthen the chassis. As we all know, the roof is a major contributor to structural integrity. Cutting large holes in the roof would more than likely mess that up. I know that with convertibles the chassis has more reinforcement due to the lack of a roof, but I am not sure about t-tops.
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Car: 1988 GTA
Engine: 5.0 TPI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 9 Bolt, 3.45
It would be easier/cheaper to buy an f-body with t tops and swap out all of your parts into it.
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1983 Firebird
TH700R4 Auto
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1983 Firebird
TH700R4 Auto
Small Block 400
LG4 ECM, Intake, Carb, Distributor, etc.
Soon to be non-computer.
Clarion Head Unit 45X4
2 Pioneer 400W 12" Subs
Third Gen Performance
"A four cylinder is half an engine."
"Ponies can run, but birds can fly..."
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Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
agreed, take the motor,tranny & all the parts & put them into a LG4 or LO3 car this will do 3 things for you.
1) give you T-tops
2) cheeper insurance rates.
3) give you inside out working knowledge of your car.
By the time you get done with the conversion, you will know more about your car than most everyone here (not all).
John
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87 Formula 5.1 TPI Auto Modified (Yellow/Black)
87 Formula TPI (5 Speed) Yellow/Gray STOCK
14.8sec 1967 Buick Riviera
1990 Buick Riviera (driver)
83 Camaro
83 T/A
[This message has been edited by okfoz (edited November 15, 2001).]
1) give you T-tops
2) cheeper insurance rates.
3) give you inside out working knowledge of your car.
By the time you get done with the conversion, you will know more about your car than most everyone here (not all).
John
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http://www.3rdgenformula.com
87 Formula 5.1 TPI Auto Modified (Yellow/Black)
87 Formula TPI (5 Speed) Yellow/Gray STOCK
14.8sec 1967 Buick Riviera
1990 Buick Riviera (driver)
83 Camaro
83 T/A
[This message has been edited by okfoz (edited November 15, 2001).]
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