converting it to convertible
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converting it to convertible
Open Roadster C3
Have anyone seen a open roadster C3 with cut down windshield?
We have a 1980 and we are converting it to convertible and this option come up.
If we do not know where to go with it,
soft top - hardtop or open roadster
What would be an easier conversion, I seen some 68 hardtop for sale, are them different from the 75 ones?
we have in mind a C3 somewhat like this, we are also adding a 671 blower to it.
Have anyone seen a open roadster C3 with cut down windshield?
We have a 1980 and we are converting it to convertible and this option come up.
If we do not know where to go with it,
soft top - hardtop or open roadster
What would be an easier conversion, I seen some 68 hardtop for sale, are them different from the 75 ones?
we have in mind a C3 somewhat like this, we are also adding a 671 blower to it.
Last edited by vcb; May 19, 2010 at 05:36 PM. Reason: missing gramma
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I'm curious, why would it "shake, rattle and roll" any more than a rag top?
There is a local shop that used a '72 to make an open roadster with a cut down windshield. It was years ago and I never saw it once they dropped the engine in. The shop name was Southbay collision. I tracked them down after seeing a vette they did that was in CorvetteFever called ShatteredGlass, pretty wild paint job!
It was a sharp looking car.
Alan, my friend you have been cracking me up lately.
There is a local shop that used a '72 to make an open roadster with a cut down windshield. It was years ago and I never saw it once they dropped the engine in. The shop name was Southbay collision. I tracked them down after seeing a vette they did that was in CorvetteFever called ShatteredGlass, pretty wild paint job!
It was a sharp looking car.
Alan, my friend you have been cracking me up lately.
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I'm curious, why would it "shake, rattle and roll" any more than a rag top?
There is a local shop that used a '72 to make an open roadster with a cut down windshield. It was years ago and I never saw it once they dropped the engine in. The shop name was Southbay collision. I tracked them down after seeing a vette they did that was in CorvetteFever called ShatteredGlass, pretty wild paint job!
It was a sharp looking car.
Alan, my friend you have been cracking me up lately.
There is a local shop that used a '72 to make an open roadster with a cut down windshield. It was years ago and I never saw it once they dropped the engine in. The shop name was Southbay collision. I tracked them down after seeing a vette they did that was in CorvetteFever called ShatteredGlass, pretty wild paint job!
It was a sharp looking car.
Alan, my friend you have been cracking me up lately.
thanks
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I don't even know if I have the issue it was in anymore, but the ShatteredGlass was a '80-'82.
The '72 he chopped wasn't done at the time and this was back in the early '80s. If I get down that way I'll see if he still has it and get some pictures if he does.
The '72 he chopped wasn't done at the time and this was back in the early '80s. If I get down that way I'll see if he still has it and get some pictures if he does.
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VCB check some of the old road racer pics for an open roadster.
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I think i will go with the soft or hardtop. Does the hardtop also need the dash brace?
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my homemade convertible does rattle a little when the road gets bumpy but other than that no problems.
ive always liked the shelby look, you should do something like roll bar but behind the seats like a shelby
ive always liked the shelby look, you should do something like roll bar but behind the seats like a shelby
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I would think that if the birdcage was in rough (rusty) condition, it would be a great idea.
If you want to make it a true convertible, that would be quite a project. MANY years ago, I went to Ft. Lauderdale, and while there, saw a '79 'vert in a local Chevy dealer. It was a brand new car, converted to a drop-top by a shop called "Corvette World by Roy Sines". Great looking job, don't know if the shop is still there...
If you want to make it a true convertible, that would be quite a project. MANY years ago, I went to Ft. Lauderdale, and while there, saw a '79 'vert in a local Chevy dealer. It was a brand new car, converted to a drop-top by a shop called "Corvette World by Roy Sines". Great looking job, don't know if the shop is still there...
