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

SATANAZ666 · 05-28-2002, 01:40 PM

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.

Kersteae · 05-28-2002, 01:51 PM

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

JDHarris · 05-28-2002, 03:00 PM

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!

SATANAZ666 · 05-28-2002, 05:15 PM

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??

spoogen622 · 05-28-2002, 06:02 PM

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?

SATANAZ666 · 05-28-2002, 06:23 PM

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

trefidy · 05-28-2002, 06:30 PM

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.

SATANAZ666 · 05-28-2002, 06:38 PM

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

chuckys95 · 05-28-2002, 07:42 PM

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 !

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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

red blur · 05-28-2002, 09:13 PM

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<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?)

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

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!"

WillieD · 05-28-2002, 09:35 PM

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 M6
Tri Flo Exhaust, B&M Shifter, Whisper Lid, !CAGS, FRA
My old 97 Formula

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

Z Power · 05-29-2002, 11:56 AM

Welcome to the conversion club

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JetLag · 05-29-2002, 01:40 PM

What about me you guys

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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)

SATANAZ666 · 05-29-2002, 02:21 PM

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.

93m6 · 05-29-2002, 04:14 PM

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