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Feb 11, 2012 | 03:07 PM

#21

FiberglassFan

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From: Lake Oswego, Near Portland Oregon

Its the way the smaller roof version should have been...NICE WORK!

Feb 11, 2012 | 03:26 PM

#22

Wicked99

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From: Prattville AL

Quote:

Originally Posted by dougbfresh

Why-just buy a coupe.

I had a coupe. I wanted the body lines of the Hardtop...but also wanted a targa top.

Feb 11, 2012 | 03:55 PM

#23

J S Machine

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From: Maker of Sharp Objects, AL - Roll Tide

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Lookin good Eric! Bring it by the house soon so I can see it in person

Last edited by J S Machine; Feb 11, 2012 at 03:59 PM.

Feb 11, 2012 | 04:04 PM

#24

J S Machine

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From: Maker of Sharp Objects, AL - Roll Tide

St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tslick98

So maybe you could turn a coupe into a non removable top.

Put me on the list. I don't like the squeaking and wind noise from mine. I never open it..

Feb 11, 2012 | 04:12 PM

#25

Wicked99

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From: Prattville AL

Quote:

Originally Posted by J S Machine

Put me on the list. I don't like the squeaking and wind noise from mine. I never open it..

Will do john

It wouldnt be that bad of a swap. Think you could go without the car for 2-3 weeks....

I know you couldn't. Just tell me when your at home, and i'll stop by.

Feb 11, 2012 | 04:31 PM

#26

Cybermind

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Wow, that looks amazing! I never liked the looks of an FRC but that changes everything.

Feb 11, 2012 | 07:28 PM

#27

nvusgt

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sigh

It looks so good. Really wish I could afford to do the conversion to my Z. Eventually though, I will have a SWZ with a targa top.

Definitely keep us posted about how the conversion comes along for customers.

Feb 11, 2012 | 07:32 PM

#28

ALLEGRO

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From: Memphis Tennessee

Very nice job !!

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Feb 11, 2012 | 08:14 PM

#29

airbrush1

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From: Baltimore Md

Love it... It's my only complaint about my z, that it doesn't have a targa!

Feb 11, 2012 | 08:22 PM

#30

duramaxsky

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From: Ravensdale WA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cybermind

Wow, that looks amazing! I never liked the looks of an FRC but that changes everything.

But I still like the coupe look better. This is real nice though. If I had an FRC I would want it.

Feb 11, 2012 | 08:30 PM

#31

JustinStrife

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From: San Diego

Looks good. Not something I would do, but if it makes your Vette closer to what you want, then good on you.

Feb 11, 2012 | 08:48 PM

#32

tsbbzm

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From: Bowling Green KY

I think I'm in Love!!!

Feb 11, 2012 | 08:55 PM

#33

damilleniumboy

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From: LAND OF OZ Kansas

Topless is the way to go, nice conversion man.

Feb 11, 2012 | 09:10 PM

#34

marty mar

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From: Orangeville Ontario

Love it . Great job.

Feb 11, 2012 | 09:53 PM

#35

tracks03

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From: Flushed and swirling down the bowl

Looks pretty smooth, man!

I was always curious if it's possible to change the rear glass/hatch to look like the FRC/Z, and it still work like the hatch.

Feb 11, 2012 | 10:07 PM

#36

Silverback51

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From: Prescott Arizona

Good job. You should be proud of your work.

Feb 11, 2012 | 10:12 PM

#37

LMFD296

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From: Westchester NY. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Country>self

Should have been an option from the factory on z06's.i would have gotten one. looks sick man

Feb 11, 2012 | 10:17 PM

#38

ronssito

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From: Silicon Valley

just damn

top off driving in a frc

great job

Feb 11, 2012 | 10:36 PM

#39

98am

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From: CV Rancho del Rey SoCal

Stellar craftsmanship! It blends flawlessly and looks as if it was designed as part of the original shape and the black top/halo finishes the entire look with class.