Convertible conversion on late model c3s
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Safety Car
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Convertible conversion on late model c3s
How much do those conversions usually cost for the later model c3s? I've always sort of wanted a convertible and it sucks how they didn't make any for like 10 - 12 years.
Burning Brakes
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Heres maybe a better break down for ya
deck-500
deck lid-150-300
hinges-100-250
glass-600
labor-2500-3000 will vary
vert top and frame-1500-4000
hardtop-500-800
floorpan pieces-300
add needed paint on top of your total
these are the main things i can think of off top of my head
deck-500
deck lid-150-300
hinges-100-250
glass-600
labor-2500-3000 will vary
vert top and frame-1500-4000
hardtop-500-800
floorpan pieces-300
add needed paint on top of your total
these are the main things i can think of off top of my head
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Safety Car
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by JustForFun
there is no set price. There are alot of varibles.
figure a ball park price of....4000-5000 at least
figure a ball park price of....4000-5000 at least
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Safety Car
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by JustForFun
mines an 81
i figured i have including painting the entire car....which is a PERFECT paint job, i have in mine about 7000.00-8000.00
not sure exact, but that would be the figure
i figured i have including painting the entire car....which is a PERFECT paint job, i have in mine about 7000.00-8000.00
not sure exact, but that would be the figure
Burning Brakes
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From: Atlanta Ga
Originally Posted by Kalway
Considering the price difference today between new coupes and convertibles (ie Corvettes and Mustangs) that actually doesn't sound that bad. Your top manual or electric?
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Safety Car
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by JustForFun
neither...mine i built as a roadster. I have the hardtop.....no softtop
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Burning Brakes
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From: Atlanta Ga
Originally Posted by Kalway
Ah, I'd probably go with the softtop. I like being able to put it up and take it down whenever I feel. That'd probably bring the cost up a bit.
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Originally Posted by JustForFun
Heres maybe a better break down for ya
deck-500
deck lid-150-300
hinges-100-250
glass-600
labor-2500-3000 will vary
vert top and frame-1500-4000
hardtop-500-800
floorpan pieces-300
add needed paint on top of your total
these are the main things i can think of off top of my head
deck-500
deck lid-150-300
hinges-100-250
glass-600
labor-2500-3000 will vary
vert top and frame-1500-4000
hardtop-500-800
floorpan pieces-300
add needed paint on top of your total
these are the main things i can think of off top of my head
