Help! Converting a Coupe to a Convertible

paddi01 · 12-11-2006, 11:05 AM

hi there,

hope you can help. My name is Stuart, i live in South Africa, and im trying to locate a mustang. Problem is, there are plenty around but our local government dont allow to import LHD cars. We use Right Hand... So... ive found a late 60's 302 V8 Coupe locally, already in country, but would love to convert it to a convertible. Does anyone know of a kit that is perhaps avail, or can point me to someone who can possibly assist....

thanks in anticipation

Wannabe Mustand Owner

Stuart

rwhite65 · 12-11-2006, 05:35 PM

http://www.mustangsplus.com/

valley firearms · 12-12-2006, 12:18 AM

As you may or may not know this is a tremendous task

. Convertibles have added torque boxes for rigidity. If you were to cut the top off a classic it would be a matter of time before the car would start sagging or even bend like a taco. I would say making a non convertible car a convertible is much more difficult than making a coupe a fastback. And we all know what an undertaking that can be. Besides ruining the classic value of the car, the resale value would be much lower. Just my
.02 cents.

bmxmon · 12-21-2006, 02:41 AM

Mustangs plus also sells a reinforcing kit i believe, with the torque boxes and subframe connectors, plus other metal I do believe. Reinforce it and I believe you'd be good to go.

12-11-2006, 11:05 AM	#1
paddi01 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1	Help! Converting a Coupe to a Convertible hi there, hope you can help. My name is Stuart, i live in South Africa, and im trying to locate a mustang. Problem is, there are plenty around but our local government dont allow to import LHD cars. We use Right Hand... So... ive found a late 60's 302 V8 Coupe locally, already in country, but would love to convert it to a convertible. Does anyone know of a kit that is perhaps avail, or can point me to someone who can possibly assist.... thanks in anticipation Wannabe Mustand Owner Stuart

12-11-2006, 05:35 PM	#2
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Re: Help! Converting a Coupe to a Convertible http://www.mustangsplus.com/ __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

12-12-2006, 12:18 AM	#3
valley firearms Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: alaska Posts: 16	Re: Help! Converting a Coupe to a Convertible As you may or may not know this is a tremendous task . Convertibles have added torque boxes for rigidity. If you were to cut the top off a classic it would be a matter of time before the car would start sagging or even bend like a taco. I would say making a non convertible car a convertible is much more difficult than making a coupe a fastback. And we all know what an undertaking that can be. Besides ruining the classic value of the car, the resale value would be much lower. Just my .02 cents. __________________ Thanks! Mike Wasilla, Alaska

12-21-2006, 02:41 AM	#4
bmxmon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 950	Re: Help! Converting a Coupe to a Convertible Mustangs plus also sells a reinforcing kit i believe, with the torque boxes and subframe connectors, plus other metal I do believe. Reinforce it and I believe you'd be good to go. __________________ Alex

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