convertible conversion

[highspeeddirt]

    Hi, new to the forum, and was wondering if anyone had any idea where I could find information(if there is any) on converting a hardtop 70 'cuda into a convertible?  It would be during a total restoration, and would like to try it if possible.

                                   Thanks!  HSD

[4Cruizn]

Here is a link to a website that has some parts for convertibles. I have been to their place and they were converting one when I was there.  They may have some info or be able to answer some questions for ya!  Hope this helps! 


http://www.convertible-conversions.com/

[highspeeddirt]

Hey 4cruzin thanks for the help, but there wasn't a link in your post??

[70Cuda]

This place has done it but the way it reads, they do their own cars and then sell them and don't do customer cars.

http://www.convertible-conversions.com/

I know I saw some place saying they were going to offer this service before (maybe it was this place and they changed their minds...)

[4Cruizn]

Opps sorry . . it's there now!   

[highspeeddirt]

Thanks, Looks like so far all they have is so far is latches and visor rods available.  Wonder where they are getting all their other parts.  I know they can't be cannibalizing REAL convertibles.....lol

[GCC]

You might already be aware, but the most difficult aspect of this conversion is installing the structural members inside the rockers on the convertibles.  Convertibles also came with the front & rear torque boxes (as used on Hemi cars).  Torque boxes are availabel repro.  Without the added strength in the rockers, there will be more cowl flex.  But if you have a really rust free car, it may not be too bad.