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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 01:08 PM
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Thinking of replacing my stock rear windshield with the fiber-class converticoupe. I love the way it looks but was wondering if anyone who has installed one has had any leaking, hardware or allignment issues.
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 04:17 PM
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Those converticoupes are an acquired taste...and most people on this forum haven't acquired it yet.

I know of a local guy who bought a C4 with that modification. I'll run him down and ask him if he's had any issues with it.

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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 04:22 PM
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I admit when I saw the first generation that was made of vinyl, it turned me off. But I saw the new fiberclass model with the raised deck behind the seats and it really looked sharp, especially with the hard top off.
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 04:58 PM
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to each his own, good luck
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 08:24 PM
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i like the look but dont think i could do it to my own i would have to see it in person first
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 08:30 PM
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Never heard of it!!!
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 08:39 PM
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this is from vanacor corvettes

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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 09:06 PM
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Coverticoupes are a familiar site. Look at ferrari's Superamerica. Features the same "coverticoupe" style yet it does 200+
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this is from vanacor corvettes

so you cut the roll bar off of your coupe??? that dosn't seem safe!!!
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 10:37 PM
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I have the original CorvetteAccessories of America converticoupe designs. No leaks ever, even raced with it at etown once.. Looks awesome when the Targa is off, otherwise looks 'odd'.. That's why I only used it a few times... But anyways, it doesn't leak or nothing. Works as it was designed to....
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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by wht_slvr_86
so you cut the roll bar off of your coupe??? that dosn't seem safe!!!
i dont think it was really designed as a rollbar anyway. it wouldnt be no different than a convertible

doesnt look like the rollbar worked very well does it



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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 08:17 AM
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Here are a couple pictures I found of the converticoupe. I would like to see one in person, would also like to see some good pictures of the coverticoupe kit from Mid America on a C4.



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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 01:06 PM
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Good God! Did this person live?
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