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Jul 2, 2009 | 11:19 PM

Coolface08

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convertables with hardtops

Anyone have a vert with a hardtop/fixed roof? Don't like the rag top, so I just want to see what's out there, looking for pics.

Thanks in advance.

Jul 3, 2009 | 12:18 AM

jrose7004

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Use the search function for Smoothline Tops.

Jul 3, 2009 | 12:22 AM

Coolface08

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I have, grand total of one car.

Jul 3, 2009 | 08:19 AM

dougbfresh

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Not a very popular option-actually it's a huge hassle-had one for my 69' Pain in the rump to fool with.

Jul 3, 2009 | 08:22 AM

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Saw one at a show once,didn't look factory.

Jul 3, 2009 | 09:48 AM

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One of the issues with the aftermarket top/s is that the rear window is very small and not only looks "non-factory", but restricts vision. Smoothline tops are the least expensive, and people who have them seem to like them. Personally, if I didn't prefer the soft top, I would trade for a hardtop. Can you say Z06? By the way I had one on a C4 that came with the car when I purchased it, but never really used it very often. It was a hassle to store, but not too bad to take off and on.

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Jul 3, 2009 | 09:50 AM

jrose7004

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Coolface08

I have, grand total of one car.

I found thread after thread when I did it, probably over 100!

Jul 3, 2009 | 10:33 AM

Roostertail

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St. Jude Donor '06

Caravaggio makes one.

http://www.caravaggiocorvettes.com/d...5_Exterior.pdf

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Jul 3, 2009 | 12:05 PM

2000lambovette

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A friend of mine did this with his vert. He added a fixed roof, then cut the roof and added a targa top. It was all removable so he could have the look of a FRC, a targa and a vert.

Before he started