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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 03:07 PM
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I'm looking to get a 2002 and up C5 and I want a Z06, but I want a hardtop convertible. Does anyone know how I would go about doing this or how much it would cost?
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 11:21 PM
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Yes, contact forum member Illmac77. Hes done it along with lots of help from guys at the Vette Barn in Virginia.
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 11:39 PM
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It's easy! All you do is get a ZO6 and add lots of money!
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Bowlesy
hardtop convertible.
In that case you'll want to make a regular convertible then a couple places make hard tops for the convertibles, buy one of those and have it painted. IF you're looking for a targa top z06 that can be done as well. There's also GBVETTE (I think, I hope) that has a Targa convertible Fixed Roof.. (it's nuts)

It's all in what you want to spend. Carvaggio sells a targa kit, you could check on that for price, otherwise search Illmac77's threads: he did a whole writeup on making his Z06 a vert @ the vettebarn..

Good luck!
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 12:20 AM
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every once in awhile you see a few for sale!
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If you haven't bought yet, then you would be miles (and many dollars) ahead to buy a vert or targa. It's a lot cheaper and easier... to add Z06 bolt on parts than to hack the body, repaint, etc.
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Bowlesy
I'm looking to get a 2002 and up C5 and I want a Z06, but I want a hardtop convertible. Does anyone know how I would go about doing this or how much it would cost?
So this is purely an appearance thing? I mean, GM shaved weight off the Z06, and you want to put it right back on?
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 11:08 AM
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It's not a Z06. But, here's my M6 Z51 hardtop Vert. Also, it's just a bit faster than the average Z06.

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