kamikazeiroccy

when searching to purchase a C4 Vette how do you tell if the car you are looking at has a Targa Top or is a Coupe Model? How likely is it to find a Targa vs a Coupe model as I want the Targa Type deal?
Thanks in Advanced

blakngold4life

All C4's are either targa or convertible; a true coupe would be a fixed roof (which was not available on the C4's) and a targa is a removable roof. There is probably a better definition than that somewhere, but either way it's listed is the same for these cars.

Sweet 90

You pretty much explained it.

kamikazeiroccy

Okay so the C4's aren't offered in FRC such as a Z06?
So any model that I get rather it be '89 or '95, it will have a targa top?

Sweet 90

If it isn't a vert all C4 Coupes are targa tops

kamikazeiroccy

Thanks Everyone! Really Cleared things up cause I was seeing the word Coupe on autotrader and from what I though I knew...the C4's all a Targa's if not a Convertible!

Sweet 90

There ya go

kamikazeiroccy

Okay Now What about the C4 to C5 Body Conversion kits? I like the look of them as I can't afford a C5 right now....anyone seen these or have any info on them their fit and lines?

Sweet 90

Numerous threads on this just search, or start a new thread (please don't)

socalman

C4 + (C4 to C5 kit installed) = C5

'Targa' is reserved for people who wear dress-shoes w/ no socks

Coupe w/Removable Top is for those that don't own dress shoes

Loby 1

I you buy a C4 and buy a C5 kit then install and paint, you will spend more than if you just buy a C5.

Putting a C5 kit on a C4 makes as much sense as putting jelly beans on an anchovy pizza.

Amethyst643

F40

socalman

Wonder where I heard that before.

Sweet 90

You were using Algebra Dan

Texas Stinger

I think someone has permanently installed a auxillary hardtop on a vert though

It's funny that some of the C3s with t-tops cost more than verts in hind sight

kamikazeiroccy

Umm...sorry but I see the kit sold for $582-900 brand new....plus paint....that's way cheaper than $13,000 grand for buying a newer C5 vette.
And It makes sense to me to install it because I like the look of the C5 Vette's. I mean isn't this hobby about customizing and personalization?
If not why do we even have this site if not just for repairs?

Sweet 90

Please tell us you're just yanking our chain

jimmymack

Hey, it's your car, do what makes you happy. Post up the link for this kit....should be interesting

Sweet 90

Maybe try OT. They would be more than willing to help