Convertible to hardtop? possible?

Discussion in 'Wet behind the ears??' started by G. Sweeney, Oct 26, 2004.

  1. G. Sweeney

    G. Sweeney Member

    Is it possible to take a 71 skylark convertible to a hardtop? If so, how hard is it to do?

    thanks guys!

    G. Sweeney
     
  2. 70 gsconvt

    70 gsconvt Silver Level contributor

    I think the rear quarters are slightly different and you might have a lot of fabrication to do to get things to line up right.
     
  3. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    You would be better off selling the convert and buying a hardtop.
     
  4. TimR

    TimR Nutcase at large

    Agreed. You would need complete roof section, quarters are different, entire interior and structure (rear seat support, package shelf structure, etc) is diferent, trunk lid hinges are different, etc. You would spend more putting it together than you would to go buy an average hardtop.

    later
    Tim
     
  5. G. Sweeney

    G. Sweeney Member

    thanks for the replies everyone :beer
     
  6. austingta

    austingta Well-Known Member

    Mr. Sweeney!

    Why would you ever want to do such a sacreligious thing? :spank: :ball: :error: :Smarty: :blast: :Dou: :shock:

    My stars!

    Frank

    P.S. Jus' kiddin!
     
  7. G. Sweeney

    G. Sweeney Member

    hahaha

    well its only because I want to restore the same kind of car my grandfather had and his was a hardtop....to have a convertible wouldn't be the same exact car...

    otherwise I'd love a convertible and it seems like its easier to find a convertible to buy than a hardtop :TU:
     
  8. gs4u2c

    gs4u2c Is that a 442?

    ??? I guess I need to live where you live. All I can find are hardtops.
     
  9. austingta

    austingta Well-Known Member

    You can probably find a hardtop pretty easy. Try eBay or Classic Car Trader Online for starters...


    Frank :beer
     
  10. mrBOP

    mrBOP newbie

    its possable but DAMN THATS ALOT OF WORK!!!!! DONT DO IT! :Smarty:
    I would rather help you find a hardtop!!!!!!!!
     
  11. G. Sweeney

    G. Sweeney Member

    well if you could, I'd appreciate it :)
     
  12. gs4u2c

    gs4u2c Is that a 442?

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