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Has any done this on like a 75-80?
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Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed
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There have been pictures of listings of cars for sale of a couple of 1980-82 "convertibles" posted here, but I don't think this is something that you would want to try. To do it right, you'd need a donor convertible car and you would need to use most of that car and put it on the newer model.
IMHO, you'd be better off to find a nice convertible and modify it. If you're looking for the styling of the 80-82, the 74 and 75 bodies would be able to take the nose and tail of that style with considerably less effort than a full convesion.
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Technically, any C3 convertible can be converted to a coupe and any coupe can be converted to a convertible with the correct parts since both models were produced on the assembly line during the appropriate model years. Neither conversion on an existing car would be a quickie. My advice would be to purchase the assembly instruction manual for the year of your coupe, then purchase the AIM for one of the years convertibles were produced and compare convertible/coupe birdcage and body diagrams. Knowing the differences between the two will help give you an understanding of what the conversion is going to take.
6880Mike 2008-07-28 05:49:56
Expect the conversion to be expensive.
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There are several places that used to do it, but I think you would be better off buying a 74-75 and adding the nose and tail. There were (2) guys down here that did approximately 80 of them and shipped them to Japan. I still see them and they are great friends.
The cars looked great, but you talk abuot a lot of work and $$$$. You would need the 75 decklid, a convertible frame and top. the frame, used is in the neighborhood of $3 - $4K alone, not to mention painting the car, etc.
I thought about doing that to my car and they quoted me $9,000.00 and about 10 months. I cannot see doing it, as much as I love the drop top!
My .02
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Thanks for the advise. I will look out for a factory rag top!!
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If you want a good read and some pics, go to C3 at the CF and do a search
"convertible conversion".
Also google C3 convertible conversion.
steves74 2008-07-29 07:09:43
"convertible conversion".
Also google C3 convertible conversion.
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74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles,
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split bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.
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[QUOTE=fcepguam]...I will look out for a factory rag top!!...[/QUOTE]
Now you're talkin'.
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