Converi-Coupe
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Heel & Toe
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From: Castle Rock Wash.
Converi-Coupe
I was looking in the Ecklers catalog at what they call the Converti-Coupe(page 39). Has anyone purchased one of these units or seen one installed on a vehicle? It says it is water tight and uses the stock hardware, is this a quality item that is worth purchasing? The cost is $995.99 alot of money to spend on something that may look a little funky.
Any input would be great.
Thanks
Paul
Any input would be great.
Thanks
Paul
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Re: Converi-Coupe (BLESSED427)
I havent seen one in person, i think its both very ugly and very stupid. Buy a convertible.
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Re: Converi-Coupe (vader86)
It's not THAT ugly.. And don't tell people to buy a convertible if they have a NON convertible obviously. that's a pretty poor comment.. "Duh I'm just gonna sell my coupe and buy a convertible now...."
Anyways I have the 1st release of the Convertacoupe that back years ago went for $1495.00. It looks GREAT with the t-tops off, it IS watertight, no leaks or problems, just a slight rettle from the way it secures in the car..
Now the new version is a bit uglier I think as it has 2 'bubbles' to make it seem like a convertible, but some people like it some don't. Mine is flat.
I did have to re-inforce 2 mounts on it with a metal piece, as after use the hard plastic seemed to start cracking.. Just FYI.
And I say again, with the top off (Mine at least) it looks great. With the top ON, the vette looks like a wierd '84 Fiero SE .. :D
Also since my car's modified, I don't use it as I need the targe ON the car or I might twist the frame when racing..
Hmm maybe I'll put mine up for sale sometime...
:cheers:
Anyways I have the 1st release of the Convertacoupe that back years ago went for $1495.00. It looks GREAT with the t-tops off, it IS watertight, no leaks or problems, just a slight rettle from the way it secures in the car..
Now the new version is a bit uglier I think as it has 2 'bubbles' to make it seem like a convertible, but some people like it some don't. Mine is flat.
I did have to re-inforce 2 mounts on it with a metal piece, as after use the hard plastic seemed to start cracking.. Just FYI.
And I say again, with the top off (Mine at least) it looks great. With the top ON, the vette looks like a wierd '84 Fiero SE .. :D
Also since my car's modified, I don't use it as I need the targe ON the car or I might twist the frame when racing..
Hmm maybe I'll put mine up for sale sometime...
:cheers:
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Heel & Toe
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From: Castle Rock Wash.
Re: Converi-Coupe (MrNuke)
MrNuke,
Thank you for the information, Do you have a picture that you could possibly E-Mail me so I could get a idea of what it would look like?
Thank You
Paul
blessed427@juno.com
Thank you for the information, Do you have a picture that you could possibly E-Mail me so I could get a idea of what it would look like?
Thank You
Paul
blessed427@juno.com
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Re: Converi-Coupe (BLESSED427)
Below is a pic of my rear targa hatch from Vanacor's. Couple websites that sell these:
http://www.vanacorvette.com/page5.htm
http://www.acivette.com/aci0021m.htm
http://www.c5west.com/dex.html
[Modified by gcrouse, 5:15 PM 10/7/2002]
http://www.vanacorvette.com/page5.htm
http://www.acivette.com/aci0021m.htm
http://www.c5west.com/dex.html
[Modified by gcrouse, 5:15 PM 10/7/2002]
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Re: Converi-Coupe (gcrouse)
EVERYTHING (but the factory C5 wheels) on http://www.C5west.com is absolutely disGUSTING!!! :U :U :U :U :U :U :U
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From: Shelton CT
Re: Converi-Coupe (BLESSED427)
Hmm not sure I have one. I'll see if I can find the original broshure form years ago.. See mine looks different and attaches diff than the ones in the links... (Btw. Those DO look ugly).. One piece plastic design = asking for trouble. IMO)
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