Hey i live in the Seattle Area. I bought a car minus t-tops. I really wanted t-tops but i coulnd't argue w/ the price. I have heard that this can be done, i am just having trouble finding someone that will. Any Suggestions?

Thank You

Ryan

 

Go to:

http://dw-zone.gotdns.com/t-tops/t-top.asp

He has a ton of pictures and documents the procedure perfectly, including where he got the parts. If you want it done, I doubt you'll find anyone to do it for you, though. This would be one of those "weekend with some buddies and a keg" deals.

Good luck!

 

It's almost IMPOSSIBLE to find someone that will. I heard the process isn't that hard though. Do a search on here. If you can't find anything, try camarov6.com, they had alot of stuff over there about this. I was thinking about doing it on my old Camaro. Good luck brother! I LOVE my t-tops, if my car didn't, have them, I sure would install them also!

 

I am doing it this next weekend on my 95 hardtop. Im in oklahoma though, so i dont think i can help ya out on that one. Check the appearance forum as well. The best guide is gripenfelters. It on the appearance forum. shops wont do it, because of the liability. They fugg up and your roof is messed up. good luck -Michael

 

Heh, there is no way in hell i could accomplish this myself. I lack the tools, a place to accually do it, and experience. Any tips on who i can call to track someone down that would do this? I have tried dealerships.. body shops.. its pissing me off........!

Thank You
Ryan

 

dont it rain a lot in Seattle? i think i could live just fine w/out the T-Tops in mine,although THEY ARE a nice addition (in looks and comfort) when it aint super hot outside.More of a spring thing though,lots of times it gets annoyin with the sun beating down on your face.

 

The sun doesnt have to be a problem, they do make sunshades for t-tops. It was a factory option.

 

Drive to Canada and I'll do it for you.

Here's my T-top conversion guide:

http://members.fortunecity.com/gripe...onversion.html

 

targa top would look sweeter

 

Yeah, I have been wanting to do this badly since I first bought my car and found out that it was possible to convert it. It looks like a fairly difficult job, but mainly just time consuming cuz there are enough sites out there that give you basically step by step pictures of what to do and how to do it. Basically you just need to have the ***** to do it, and i dont know if i have those yet!

 

Biggest thing is take your time when you cut the skin off.

Go fast and you'll have a crooked line or scratches on your paint.

 

Gripe on your site at the bottom it says this "Here is the car finsihed for now awaiting fibreglass fabrication of the corners in spring of 2003. I don't have much experience at all in bodywork and I was able to complete this project without any problems. My skill is limited to installing headers and bolt-ons under the hood. "

What exact fiberglass Fab did u need? Was this fab for the Ttop conversion?

I realllly wanna do this and wish i knew someone near chicago that had done it! Im scared to do it!

I know i CAN do it, but if i wanna hack up my roof is another story

 

I fibreglassed my entire interior but for the T-tops what you can do is simply put some stuffing in the open holes and use some autobody epoxt and spread it over the holes to close them.

These holes (gaps) are close to the windshield edge and the metal that you have to bend up to complete the weather vane for the stripping.

You simply mix the epoxy and smear it on with a small flat popsicle stick.

When it hardens you sand it down to a smooth finish and paint.

Honestly sounds harder than it is. Its peanuts. Like I said in my conversion guide. I have no bodywork experience.

 

did the fiberglassing have to be done on the outside or the inside of the car, thats the only thing thats really scaring me

 

Underneath the T-tops on the frame of the car where you can't see it unless the tops are off.