I NOW HAVE T-TOPS.....YES!!!!!

Finally this saturday morning I woke up and started my t-top conversion. I chopped off the roof!!!!!! Actually it was not as hard as it sounds. It took me about 8 hours . I havent painted the top around the weatherstripping but everything else is done.
I just want to thank the geekracing and the other website for the pictures and also RED BLUR who e-mailed me a coupleof times from this board. thanks. And if anyone around the Chicago area needs help and pointers on how to do this just E-MAIL me. I might even consider doing this for someone.

Great, now you can listen to all the rattles associated with them. I would kill to have a hard top. Sigh... Later.

Congrats!! I've had T-Tops on all 4 of my Camaros and I've loved every second of it! You don't have to worry too much about creeks and rattles, they aren't THAT bad, plus some subframe connectors will help that out a lot. Congrats again and lets see some pics! http://web.camaross.com/bb/smile.gif

Actually theres no rattle yet. Im just curious to see what happens when it rains. Even though im sure it wont leak. I hope at least. has anyone out there that has done the conversion have any leaks?? and from where??

ID like to do the conversion, im in michigan detroit area

not too far from chi-town

how much did it cost you in parts?

wow parts were cheap. all from E-BAY....


T-tops .....$200..shipped

headliner....$25
brackets.....$15
weatherstriping with the middle bracket and the A pillars $60

that's it so far

I am done with mine exept for a few final details. LOVE IT, also got my headliner for $99 at chevy, kick ass. Thinking about getting the roof section so I don't have to have fiberglass work at back of tops.
NOTE: anyone doing this conversion MUST cut from 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch IN FRONT of the crease in roof then cut back after seeing how far back the tops go.

you can uy the roof section..the back piece of the roof?????how much???

trefidy,
i just bought the rear fiberglass roof section for a t-top car from the dealer and it costs over $300.00 non-painted.
as of right now i am getting ready to put it on.
hope this helps ya ! http://web.camaross.com/bb/biggrin.gif

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1995 teal (in process to be black) Z28,2inch eibach sportline springs, 17x9.5 budnik trilogyIII wheels, suncoast creations SS hood, alpine, jl, ppi, sounds, t-top conversion, kenny brown double diamond sfc's, 98+ brake conversion, flowmaster catback.
84 GN lotta mods

UPCOMING MODS:LG Motorsports adjustable lower front a-arms Hotchkis control arms, Hal 12 way adj. shocks, Hotchkis front and rear stabilizer bars, custom stb, wilwood big brake kit, trans am interior.
MY 1995 Z28 (http://www.chuckys95.cz28.com)

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by SATANAZ666:
Finally this saturday morning I woke up and started my t-top conversion. I chopped off the roof!!!!!! Actually it was not as hard as it sounds. It took me about 8 hours . I havent painted the top around the weatherstripping but everything else is done.
I just want to thank the geekracing and the other website for the pictures and also RED BLUR who e-mailed me a coupleof times from this board. thanks. And if anyone around the Chicago area needs help and pointers on how to do this just E-MAIL me. I might even consider doing this for someone. </font>

No problem!! It was worth it wasn't it? Now you need to get some pics up (you DID take pics, right?) http://web.camaross.com/bb/biggrin.gif and show us your handywork. Enjoy them!!! I took mine off today right before it rained and drove three hours on my break. Just a quick spin to Oklahoma border and back in time for the evening shift!

Have you had any leaks? I FINALLY saw one drop run down the inside of my window, but I can fix it. It's SO awesome to sit in the car while its raining and just watch the water bead up on top.

Later

Jeremy



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red 96 v6 M5
K&N FIPK, Cut-out, centerforce dual-friction clutch, 1.5" suspension techniques lowering springs, BMR strut tower brace, B&M Ripper Shifter, 160* Stat., Fan Control Switch, and 97+ tail lights T-TOP CONVERSION COMPLETE!!! look here (http://community.webshots.com/user/v6blur)

Posi., 3.73 gears, AND 1LE front sway bar in the garage!
Best 1/8th mile: 9.679 sec @ 74 mph -- before mods!
"I think I brained my damage!"

I would like to say GONGRATS to everyone who had the balls to attempt this conversion. I have had 3 4th gen fbods, and my current one is the first with T-tops. You will all enjoy what you have done.

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'02 Formula (http://www.willied.cz28.com/photo2.html) M6
Tri Flo Exhaust, B&M Shifter, Whisper Lid, !CAGS, FRA
My old 97 Formula (http://www.willied.cz28.com/photo.html)

"I'm not speeding, I'm qualifying."

next attempt..... Targa top http://web.camaross.com/bb/smile.gif

Welcome to the conversion club http://web.camaross.com/bb/biggrin.gif

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What about me you guys http://web.camaross.com/bb/wink.gif


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1997 Red/w Black top Z28
A4/3.23's,K&N CAI,!TB, Flowmaster exhaust, cutout, BMR STB / subframes, T-top CONVERSION COMPLETE!!

Best - 2.26 60'
1/4- 14.004 at 99.71 mph (with the t-tops off)

You too Jet Lag....Welcome to the culp of the topless!!!!

ok...I have one more question for you guys who have done this..OK the winshield weatherstripping ..what is it and do i need it?? My winshield already has a black mold thin on it for the window.

I wish there was someone around here that could do that to my trans am. Congratulations on the new t-tops. It's too bad you live in chicago. I'd consider a t-top conversion if you lived close and were willing to do it.

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93 T.A. m6
bolt-ons and 125 shot

to make it look like a finished job, yes you do need the windshield molding (of course ask the dealer for the one for the t-top car)
it has 2 extra rubber strips where the t-tops seat to it .

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1995 BLACK Z28,2inch eibach sportline springs, 17x9.5 budnik trilogyIII wheels, suncoast creations SS hood, alpine, jl, ppi, sounds, t-top conversion, kenny brown double diamond sfc's, 98+ brake conversion, flowmaster catback.
84 GN lotta mods

UPCOMING MODS:LG Motorsports adjustable lower front a-arms Hotchkis control arms, Hal 12 way adj. shocks, Hotchkis front and rear stabilizer bars, custom stb, wilwood big brake kit, trans am interior.
MY 1995 Z28 (http://www.chuckys95.cz28.com)

Could someone tell me if the t-top conversions are like the factory ones? Like do they go all the way to the doors, or do they stop a couple inches from the doors, to keep from cutting around that area?

when you take off the t-tops ugly rubber & metal is exposed, anyone know where you could buy a piece that would cover that up? i just wish i had something so that it would look smoother when im cruisin with the t-tops off http://web.camaross.com/bb/wink.gif

Congrats on the conversion satanaz!

About how much would you want to do the conversion on my car? im in chicago, and have been wanting to get it done.

i plan on doing the conversion in a few weeks...could somebody email me at dwilhelm@torchlake.com and tell me how to do it (in detail please...). one of my friends works for a gm dealer, so i think he can get a plasma cutter to cut off the top, i've heard of people using sawzaw's and it didn't turn out very good.

Kersteae is a retard. T-tops rock. Congrats on the conversion dude.

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"Because who really wants to be normal anyway."
1998 Camaro 3.8 V6
Sebring Silver
Whisper lid
Flowmaster dual exhaust
Chrome tips
-check link for pics-
http://community.webshots.com/album/42820231QFLrNI

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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Kersteae:
Great, now you can listen to all the rattles associated with them. I would kill to have a hard top. Sigh... Later.</font>

what an *******

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2001" TARGET=_blank>http://community.webshots.com/user/stealthknight

2001</A> Camaro Z28
Black on Black

M6

Front & rear sway bars
Subframe Connectors
Flowmaster Exhaust w/ Cut-out
Clear corners
Head/taillight blackouts(Copicers don't like these)
Air lid
Free Ram Air
Limo tint on the back window
Eibach Pro-kit lowering springs
Ripper Shifter
White Face Gauges

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by CivicDestroyer:
what an *******

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exactly.

my old v6 no t-tops car made soooo many more noises than my current z28 with t-tops, and my current squeeks are around the rear hatch and the dashboard, not even related to the t-tops.

t-tops kick ass, best feature of my car other than the v8 under the hood. just a word of warning, t-tops off is for speeds under 95-100mph, as soon as you go above that you better have your t-tops ON or bad things can happen.

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1995 Camaro z28 (http://anasazi.hn.org/z28/)

second time to the track in high humidity / temperatures (stock):
1/4: 13.9 @ 98.82 w/2.092 60'

I don't understand whats the deal with people against T-Tops, my '97 doesn't squeak rattle or leak. T-Tops are awesome. A whole lot better than having a convertible in my opinion too.
I remember an issue of Car Craft magazine the editor wrote how his plans of buying a new 35th Anniversary SS were thrown out the window because its only available in T-tops or Convertible so instead the editor was going to go with a Bullit Mustang.
I felt like B**** Slapping him.

T-Tops are AWESOME!

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David

1997 Z28 M6, Monsoon CD, T-Tops, Leather
Flowmaster, TPIS AirFoil, 1LE Intake Elbow, CAI, K&N Conal Filter, Chromed Z28 style tips, Silver Camaro lettering rear, Replaced factory fog lights with Pilot Driving Lights with Hyper-White Bulbs

Join my Yahoo Group at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HighPerformanceChevrolets/

Dude.... Dont worry I wont charge you much for the labor. Just get the parts and we will do it over the weekend In my garage. oh and bring some booze http://web.camaross.com/bb/smile.gif E-mail me if you got any questions at JMEDINA@CENTRALCU.NET
I live on the north side of chicago too


<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Davio6000:
Congrats on the conversion satanaz!

About how much would you want to do the conversion on my car? im in chicago, and have been wanting to get it done.</font>

Way to go man! The conversion was the best appearance mod I can EVER do to my car. I love them! As for the rattles, theyll eventually come. Get some SFC's and youll be alright! Great Job man! I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

EDIT: The best appearance mod I have done would be 98+front clip conversion! http://web.camaross.com/bb/biggrin.gif

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BLACK ON BLACK 97WS6 M6,FlowMaster Exhaust,3in Cut out,!CAGS
Hurst Short Shifter with Lou's Short stick,K&N Air Filter,Eibach Sportline's Lowering springs,Shaved Door handles
T-TOP CONVERSION COMPLETE!!!
98+TA FRONT CLIP CONVERSION COMPLETE!!!

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