z06 conversion to Hatchback
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z06 conversion to Hatchback
Hi Guys,
I have the go ahead from my wife to drop some dough on making my 2003 z06 a hatchback. I love the way the hatchback looks with the top off. She said up to 5,000 so I have to keep it there but I would love to see if I can get it done (or do it myself) cheaper and pocket the extra money for a fun trip in it.
I inspected several components last night and it doesn't seem like "that hard" of a conversion - but finding the top half of a Corvette for sale doesn't sound easy lol.
Any suggestions on if this is even possible and if so maybe a shop that could do it? Mind you I live in Phoenix AZ
Thanks!
I have the go ahead from my wife to drop some dough on making my 2003 z06 a hatchback. I love the way the hatchback looks with the top off. She said up to 5,000 so I have to keep it there but I would love to see if I can get it done (or do it myself) cheaper and pocket the extra money for a fun trip in it.
I inspected several components last night and it doesn't seem like "that hard" of a conversion - but finding the top half of a Corvette for sale doesn't sound easy lol.
Any suggestions on if this is even possible and if so maybe a shop that could do it? Mind you I live in Phoenix AZ
Thanks!
Safety Car
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From: pueblo co
You can cut your top off and make it a Targra top.. The z06 has one more support link then the vert or coupe... And the c5 was made a vert from drawing board.. I would not convert it to a hatch..
Racer
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Drifting
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From: Warrenville Il
Parts alone will cost you that much.
I have seen a Z06 converted to a convertable so it is possible to do but it seems like a serious challenge and time and money investment
Pro
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From: Pendleton Indiana
Please do not ruin your zo6. Sell it and buy a coupe..... Put 5000 into mods, sc, or heads and cam, z06 brake ducts and front screens and then go blow the doors off of stock Z's. you'll have a faster car for less money and get what your looking for as far as appearance. Or better yet let's work a deal to trade for my vert
Seriously though.... Don't do it.
Tyler
Seriously though.... Don't do it.
Tyler
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Melting Slicks
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With the above! Targa Top or invest in mods on a coupe.
Melting Slicks
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From: Delaware
Hi Guys,
I have the go ahead from my wife to drop some dough on making my 2003 z06 a hatchback. I love the way the hatchback looks with the top off. She said up to 5,000 so I have to keep it there but I would love to see if I can get it done (or do it myself) cheaper and pocket the extra money for a fun trip in it.
I inspected several components last night and it doesn't seem like "that hard" of a conversion - but finding the top half of a Corvette for sale doesn't sound easy lol.
Any suggestions on if this is even possible and if so maybe a shop that could do it? Mind you I live in Phoenix AZ
Thanks!
I have the go ahead from my wife to drop some dough on making my 2003 z06 a hatchback. I love the way the hatchback looks with the top off. She said up to 5,000 so I have to keep it there but I would love to see if I can get it done (or do it myself) cheaper and pocket the extra money for a fun trip in it.
I inspected several components last night and it doesn't seem like "that hard" of a conversion - but finding the top half of a Corvette for sale doesn't sound easy lol.
Any suggestions on if this is even possible and if so maybe a shop that could do it? Mind you I live in Phoenix AZ
Thanks!
http://www.caravaggiocorvettes.com/p..._Z06_Targa.pdf
Caravaggio Corvettes is who you want to call. Be prepared for sticker shock though. As others have said much cheaper and easier to mod a coupe.
Melting Slicks
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From: Gulf Coast Mississippi
St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
It don't take much money to surpass z performance with a coupe, you could probably sale the Z buy a coupe and mod it for way more performance without having to pull much if any money out of your pocket.
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I can always count on you Mr. Bill.
I wanted to sell and get another for my wife but when I took it to the dealer to do the trade I got cold feet. As I have with all my cars I grew a bond with this one and don't feel like I have got to know it enough.
I will look into having the top cut so it pops off - thanks all I suppose the elongated rear window isn't a big deal anyways.
As always thanks for your opinions!
I wanted to sell and get another for my wife but when I took it to the dealer to do the trade I got cold feet. As I have with all my cars I grew a bond with this one and don't feel like I have got to know it enough.
I will look into having the top cut so it pops off - thanks all I suppose the elongated rear window isn't a big deal anyways.
As always thanks for your opinions!
