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Nov 27, 2018 | 02:12 PM

Popee

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Hardtop convertible

Anyone try fitting a C5 Z06 roof onto a Convertible?

Nov 27, 2018 | 04:17 PM

chris308

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It has been done, try using google the forum search is crap.

Nov 27, 2018 | 06:08 PM

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Try Eckler's page 53, $2199.99 Issue 2018 Note page 114, my vette.
Good luck.

Nov 27, 2018 | 10:14 PM

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there are others if you google, It takes custom bodywork, a FRC top donor, extra tonneau cover and latches from a vert put together. You leave the soft top folded down remove original tonneau (4 bolts) install new top and it looks just like a FRC. No permanent change ang changing back would be easy. I will do this someday if I keep my car long term. This looks way better than aftermarkets I've seen pics of.

Nov 27, 2018 | 11:53 PM

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Nov 28, 2018 | 04:54 AM

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Yes, that does like very sharp!

Nov 28, 2018 | 11:33 AM

Popee

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What company is this?

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What company is this?

Nov 28, 2018 | 12:20 PM

Crosis

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i think its custom

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Nov 28, 2018 | 03:11 PM

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Could it be done in reverse? Start with a FRC and add convertible parts?

Nov 28, 2018 | 04:24 PM

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Could it be done in reverse? Start with a FRC and add convertible parts?

I would guess this mod would cost big bucks. I would think it would be cheaper to sell your FRC and buy a convertible. Only exception is if you have your FRC heavily modified.

Nov 28, 2018 | 05:18 PM

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I would totally do this mod (not the store bought conversions) as long as I can go back to vert on good days.

Nov 28, 2018 | 06:52 PM

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Quote:

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i think its custom

^^^^^^yes it is, made from a FRC top.

Nov 28, 2018 | 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Crosis

I would totally do this mod (not the store bought conversions) as long as I can go back to vert on good days.

You can go back easily because you don’t touch the factory top, it stays folded down under the conversion. 4 bolts to switch back to the original tonneau cover.

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Nov 28, 2018 | 08:47 PM

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now to find a totaled frc. would a z06 top work?

Nov 28, 2018 | 09:27 PM

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chris308

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yep

Nov 28, 2018 | 09:29 PM

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now to find a totaled frc. would a z06 top work?

yes, they are are the same top, I’ve seen them for sale, it is something rarely damaged in a wreck.

I can’t remember where but it was pretty cheap, like $300.00 for the top...the expensive part is finding a good shop to make it all fit together. The parts seem like they would be easy to find as any FRC and vert that is totaled will have these parts available In good shape most likely. There is a thread somewhere that I asked lots of questions about this mod from someone who did it. Maybe a google search will find it. If you do it let me know how it works out.

Nov 28, 2018 | 09:36 PM

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Could it be done in reverse? Start with a FRC and add convertible parts?

there is a sticky in C5 tech about converting a coup to a vert. I would think a FRC to vert would be easier. It may be covered in that thread? I have not read it in a while.