T-Top vs Convertible
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Drifting
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From: Palo Alto CA
T-Top vs Convertible
Perhaps a silly question, but is there any noticable performance advantage for the T-Toped cars? Are they lighter? Stiffer? etc. I am looking for a 1968-72 Big Block car and trying to decide which I would prefer. I will use the car as a regular driver and prehaps an occasional autocross car. I doubt I would do any serious track or strip time in an old car like this (I would hate to have to pay to fix it if I wrecked it.) 
Thanks in advance!
Grimlock
Thanks in advance!
Grimlock
Burning Brakes
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From: Cortlandt Manor New York
If you are debating whether to buy a T Top or a VERT there are so many personal issues involved that the minute difference in performance should be the last thing you consider.
I don't think there is a performance difference in the body type. Engine HP, timing, equipment, tires, suspension, exhaust, all have more bearing on performance than body type.
Parting thought, if you are going to race the TTop acts as a roll bar. If you race a vert you may want to add a roll bar.
I don't think there is a performance difference in the body type. Engine HP, timing, equipment, tires, suspension, exhaust, all have more bearing on performance than body type.
Parting thought, if you are going to race the TTop acts as a roll bar. If you race a vert you may want to add a roll bar.
Melting Slicks
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From: Auburndale Florida
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Originally Posted by Bangkok Dean
I alway wonder if you can get A/C to work good in a vert.
I have had both verts and coupes. The t-tops are more solid, less body flex than a vert....but a vert is alot more fun. This 72 is my first convertible....and I love it
Mark
Le Mans Master
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Summer night
Nothing like a convertible on a nice summer night. or a drive up HWY
1 on the west coast. well my motorcycle trips on HWY one rate a little
higher.
1 on the west coast. well my motorcycle trips on HWY one rate a little
higher.
Last edited by Little Mouse; Jun 24, 2006 at 02:08 AM.
Drifting
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From: Northern NJ
St. Jude Donor '04 & '05
Originally Posted by Red70vette
........Parting thought, if you are going to race the TTop acts as a roll bar. If you race a vert you may want to add a roll bar.
Roll bar/cage will be needed in either body style if serious racing/performance is your thing.
Good Luck!
Drifting
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From: Milford Haven Pembrokeshire
Apart from the cost of both cars - I now shun open cars although I own 2 of them
Safety
body stiffness - cars not mine
And sun tan issues - well, sun burn issues - how many face lifts can you afford.
Safety
body stiffness - cars not mine
And sun tan issues - well, sun burn issues - how many face lifts can you afford.
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