HARDTOP convertible for 92-00 sc400
08-02-04, 03:57 PM
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HARDTOP convertible for 92-00 sc400
yup,i just inquired about it @ newport convertibles and found out it can be done...imagine a hardtop convertible along the same lines of the new sc430...only much better looking,imo!!
the only drawback: the outstanding pricetag, weighing in at a hefty $40+(sponsors anyone??) it's too bad about the price.... i really like my sc enough to do this mod if it weren't so astronomically priced
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i think the sc's classic lines would fit extremely well with the convertible,non ragtop look. The current white convertible sc looks real good because of the seemless metal fold away canopy in the back which is color coded to match the body of the car(looks extremely clean-factory in it's presentation) as oppossed to the other,cloth pull over style you've seen in previous posts. currently to do this convertible is about $15k and an additional $6k for the cleaner, factory looking(with the top down)canopy in the rear deck(note: it doesn't interfere with trunk,gastank,etc.)
after all that, i guess the only thing left to say is.... group buy anyone???...LOL,LOL
autocouture kit,rims, forced induction on the v8 motor, what looks like a custom colored interior-imo, this is the ultimate sc(excluding the hood scoop of course)
the only drawback: the outstanding pricetag, weighing in at a hefty $40+(sponsors anyone??) it's too bad about the price.... i really like my sc enough to do this mod if it weren't so astronomically priced
.i think the sc's classic lines would fit extremely well with the convertible,non ragtop look. The current white convertible sc looks real good because of the seemless metal fold away canopy in the back which is color coded to match the body of the car(looks extremely clean-factory in it's presentation) as oppossed to the other,cloth pull over style you've seen in previous posts. currently to do this convertible is about $15k and an additional $6k for the cleaner, factory looking(with the top down)canopy in the rear deck(note: it doesn't interfere with trunk,gastank,etc.)
after all that, i guess the only thing left to say is.... group buy anyone???...LOL,LOL
autocouture kit,rims, forced induction on the v8 motor, what looks like a custom colored interior-imo, this is the ultimate sc(excluding the hood scoop of course)
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08-02-04, 04:03 PM
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isn't that pic the autoculture SC w/ the C's supercharger (and 5.0 stroker kit?)
Edit: and the hood scoop is needed so that the supercharger fits
Edit: and the hood scoop is needed so that the supercharger fits
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08-02-04, 04:06 PM
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Originally posted by SupraCoup3
isn't that pic the autoculture SC w/ the C's supercharger (and 5.0 stroker kit?)
Edit: and the hood scoop is needed so that the supercharger fits
isn't that pic the autoculture SC w/ the C's supercharger (and 5.0 stroker kit?)
Edit: and the hood scoop is needed so that the supercharger fits
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We can only dream. However, the SC body was designed for a solid roof. Targa tops are significantly weaker in frame structures than the non-targa tops. in order to reinforce it, they would have to put metal bars through the doors. And that's what we don't need, more weight on the doors.
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Originally posted by siniquezu
We can only dream. However, the SC body was designed for a solid roof. Targa tops are significantly weaker in frame structures than the non-targa tops. in order to reinforce it, they would have to put metal bars through the doors. And that's what we don't need, more weight on the doors.
We can only dream. However, the SC body was designed for a solid roof. Targa tops are significantly weaker in frame structures than the non-targa tops. in order to reinforce it, they would have to put metal bars through the doors. And that's what we don't need, more weight on the doors.
08-02-04, 07:15 PM
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Originally posted by siniquezu
We can only dream. However, the SC body was designed for a solid roof. Targa tops are significantly weaker in frame structures than the non-targa tops. in order to reinforce it, they would have to put metal bars through the doors. And that's what we don't need, more weight on the doors.
We can only dream. However, the SC body was designed for a solid roof. Targa tops are significantly weaker in frame structures than the non-targa tops. in order to reinforce it, they would have to put metal bars through the doors. And that's what we don't need, more weight on the doors.
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Originally posted by blktiger12
The price is 40k or 15k.?
The price is 40k or 15k.?
$15k for retractable rag top with cloth cover(when folded down) pictured here:
add $6k for the metal canopy (looks factory) pictured in 1st initial post... total of $21k
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That hard top is tight! How about a removable hard top, how much would that go for? I'm definitely gonna convertible my SC when I get some money, but for 15k-40, I don't know about that. Convertibles are made for Cali
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Originally posted by MRLEXO
That hard top is tight! How about a removable hard top, how much would that go for? I'm definitely gonna convertible my SC when I get some money, but for 15k-40, I don't know about that. Convertibles are made for Cali
That hard top is tight! How about a removable hard top, how much would that go for? I'm definitely gonna convertible my SC when I get some money, but for 15k-40, I don't know about that. Convertibles are made for Cali
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Originally posted by nextlevelcoupe
what hardtop?? the pics show a ragtop for both examples. a removable hardtop is not a bad idea, just a bit limiting....definetely not for NY!!
what hardtop?? the pics show a ragtop for both examples. a removable hardtop is not a bad idea, just a bit limiting....definetely not for NY!!
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