. Alas everyone is posting the same things over and over. I already decided the choice - but too noob to know how to close my thread 
cutting it up may not be a good idea
z06 conversion to Hatchback
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 2,222
Likes: 798
From: Fort Myers Beach Florida
Back in the sixties many owner of split window coupes cut up the back rear window and installed a single solid one so their '63 would look like a '64 or newer. While doing that hack many added a third tail light for that Impala look. Wonder what they think about that now?
After your hack conversion is done and your five thousand or more is gone you will find your vehicle is worth less than it was before your "mod/conversion". Give the money to charity and go for a ride, you'll be better off!
After your hack conversion is done and your five thousand or more is gone you will find your vehicle is worth less than it was before your "mod/conversion". Give the money to charity and go for a ride, you'll be better off!
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 220
Likes: 3
Another thread out of hand lol I already said if I decide to do it I am going to buy the kit to just add the targa top (not convert to hatchback). And if that feels too pricey just live with it.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Race Director
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 15,765
Likes: 3,283
From: Phoenix area, AZ
You asked for opinions, don't get upset when you get some that you don't like. If you don't want any more responses send a mod a PM and ask for the thread to be closed, or alternatively, just ignore them. Easy peasy. 
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 18,681
Likes: 47
From: Reno is so close to Hell you can see Sparks , State Of Confusion
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 18,681
Likes: 47
From: Reno is so close to Hell you can see Sparks , State Of Confusion
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 13,760
Likes: 75
From: Haymarket VA
The C5 was not designed as a convertible but the frame is strong enough that no additional bracing was required when the convertible was built for the '98 year.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Advanced
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 76
Likes: 1
It is almost impossible to convert a corvette into a ZO6. There are tons of differences. Not just big stuff, there are so many little things. However, you could make one faster and all of that. I wouldn't chase trying to convert or copy a ZO6. If you weren't to buy a ZO6, just make a badass vette.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 3,475
Likes: 10
From: Wake Forest NC
It is almost impossible to convert a corvette into a ZO6. There are tons of differences. Not just big stuff, there are so many little things. However, you could make one faster and all of that. I wouldn't chase trying to convert or copy a ZO6. If you weren't to buy a ZO6, just make a badass vette.
.
