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

Re: Help! Converting a Coupe to a Convertible
 

Re: Help! Converting a Coupe to a Convertible
 

As you may or may not know this is a tremendous task :eek: . 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.

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.