hatchback to convertible
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Racer
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From: frankfort new york
no creativity needed i was trying to show that a coupe frc and convertible are all the same and the parts are just bolt on or bolt off it was extremly easy to do once the courage to mess with a 20,000 car.
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Racer
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From: frankfort new york
update
you actually don't need to buy new convertible quarter panels for the rear if you cut approx 2" where the top frame drops down as that is the only difference in the vert and coupe rear fenders
you actually don't need to buy new convertible quarter panels for the rear if you cut approx 2" where the top frame drops down as that is the only difference in the vert and coupe rear fenders
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Any chance you could post a pic of the area you're talking about? Thanks.
Im trying to visualize the two fenders and the differences.
Im trying to visualize the two fenders and the differences.
Racer
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now you need to install your latch assembly i got a new one with my purchase but it is not necesarry to buy on as your hatchback already has two just drill out the rivets and line up the latch in the middle bolt up you trunk lid on and close it then latch the trunk onto the assembly then mark holes in the tub to mount it to the tub. and now you can reassemble the body panels..
Oh my car is already rebuilt after an accident so not worried about value anymore
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Racer
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so technically you can cut the little extra off with a 3 inch cut off wheel and some good tape then you could mold a little bit of extra gutter for the toneau cover lid
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just takes big wabo's
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now you need to install your latch assembly i got a new one with my purchase but it is not necesarry to buy on as your hatchback already has two just drill out the rivets and line up the latch in the middle bolt up you trunk lid on and close it then latch the trunk onto the assembly then mark holes in the tub to mount it to the tub. and now you can reassemble the body panels..
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