retractable hard top convertable kit?

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Nov 19, 2004 | 04:10 PM

low flyier

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From: THE COLONY TX

retractable hard top convertable kit?

I have seen two c5's with this kit, The hard top folds back in two parts hindged and loads into the car automaticaly and then it looks just like a convertable. up it looks like a Zo6.
how can i find this kit? does anyone know anything about it???

Nov 19, 2004 | 05:08 PM

Ego-Trip

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Hmmmm....I know exactly what you are talking about but I cant seem to remember the name of the company that does it. Let me think for a little bit and I'll figure it out.

Here are some pics from when they were set up at the Museum at the last Cruise-In. From what I remember, the conversion is something like $12,000-$15,000.

Its cool, but it seems a little high to me. For about 25% of that cost you could do something like a Caravaggio hard top.

Nov 19, 2004 | 05:11 PM

Ego-Trip

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Ok...that didnt take me long to remember...here is their site.

http://www.coachbuildersltd.com/

I was a little off on the cost but it is still over $10,000

Nov 19, 2004 | 06:56 PM

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I would spend the 10k + elswhere. Can you say supercharger!

Nov 19, 2004 | 09:22 PM

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At least I have some trunk space for luggage.

Nov 19, 2004 | 09:28 PM

BigBlue

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Cool looking but I'll stick to my manual cloth top. Especially for 10K+.

Nov 19, 2004 | 11:16 PM

PaceThis

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Actually the price is not bad, considering it includes making your non-convertable into a convertable. Price is very much in line with what some shops charge to convert z06's into std. ragtops...

Nov 19, 2004 | 11:20 PM

Dave1998

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The 1998 Red coupe that was the vendor's display vehicle sold at Carlisle this year for $ 28,000. with 300 original miles ! Thats a fact.
I was there.

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Nov 20, 2004 | 10:16 AM

RPOZ4Z

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I saw that car at carlisle and I just kept asking myself.................. WHY ??????

Nov 20, 2004 | 05:42 PM

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johninar

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I would love to have a hard top that would allow me on the track. I just can't spend that kind of money for a top. Maybe Santa will think of me this year.