<VV> Help with Hardtop Convertable

[dziegler3@comcast.net]

--The last time I was up to the Corvair Ranch, Jeff had one of these for sale, might be worth a call.
Dave Ziegler
Corvair Therapy
Mechanical repair & 
minor restoration
> You do realize there were aftermarket (fiberglass) hardtops made for the early 
> convertibles? In fact I have 
> one sitting in my garage waiting for my '63 (I'm a closet "early" fan) to be 
> ready for it.  I think lclc told me the 
> brand was "Diplomat" or something similar.  Might be a needle in a haystack to 
> find one, but they're out 
> there.... however it is NOT as attractive as an early coupe.
> 
> Bill Elliott
> Urbana, MD
> 
> 
> >
> >> Hey guys,  i have an idea but i dont know where to start. So i thought
> >> that this would be the best place to get an answer. I have 3 corvairs in
> >> my possesion right now. 64 convertable(restoration project that im
> >> currently working on), 63 convertable(has lots of rust, so its a parts
> >> car), and a 64 hardtop( perfect body, no engine or interior that i will
> >> prolly use as a parts car). I REALLY like my convertable, but i also
> >> REALLY love how the early corvair coupes look. I want the 64 convertable
> >> to be a nice looking show car, but i wanted to know if it is at ALL
> >> possible to put a hardtop on it. I have the 64 coupe that i can cut the
> >> top off of, but i dont want to unless im sure that it can be done. I
> >> still want have the softtop on my car, but i think it would be sooo cool
> >> to have a hardtop that me and a friend can lift on there and latch in to
> >> make it look like a hardtop at a quick glance. has anyone ever done this?
> >> or is it at all even possible? please reply and email me back. Thanks
> >> alot guys!
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