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 Apr 3, 2004 - 10:45 PM
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what up all, alright, kind of a random and off idea, but what if someone were to think of making a hard top convertible 6th gen, something like the del sol or the supra? Would you think it to be possible?
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Apr 3, 2004 - 11:14 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 30, '03 From O-town, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Del Sol's and Supra's aren't hard-top convertibles, they are Targa Tops. A hard top convertible is the Cadillac XLR.
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Apr 4, 2004 - 12:56 AM
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or the Lexus SC430 
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Apr 4, 2004 - 2:16 AM
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I think tou can make a coupe convertible. I actually have been guilty of cutting numerous tops off in the past. I'd recommend to look at the mechanics manual to see where asc braced the convertible models, and do the same. For the bottom some type of channel with x bracing is a must. Good luck!
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Apr 4, 2004 - 2:34 AM
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Celicas are Unibody so wouldnt that be a huge nono??
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Apr 4, 2004 - 2:36 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 30, '03 From O-town, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yeah, your frame would be so unreliable.
Edit: Can someone explain unibody? J-Body? F-Body? This post has been edited by Akimbo: Apr 4, 2004 - 2:36 AM -------------------- Sometimes we live to beat the odds.
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Apr 4, 2004 - 2:40 AM
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Well I think Unibody means theres no frame, the whole structure of the car is linked together, so you take out one part and the entire structure suffers, where as cars with frames rely on the frame for most its support. Just my guess anyways. Ive never heard of J or F body? This post has been edited by Uppitycracker: Apr 4, 2004 - 2:40 AM |
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Apr 4, 2004 - 3:24 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '03 From Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Unibody:
The frame or unibody provides the structural strength of the vehicle and also a location and mounting points for other systems that make the total chassis. The frame design is the oldest, made of steel and designed so that the body of the vehicle is mounted on top. The unibody, on the other hand, differs from the frame in that it is actually stamped out as part of the body structure. Also referred to sometimes as unitized construction, today?s automobiles most commonly use the unibody design because its inherent ability to absorb energy during a collision. Most light trucks continue to use body-on-frame construction. Even though a car or light truck is usually built one way or the other, there are some vehicles that use a partial frame (sometimes called a sub-frame) along with unibody construction. This post has been edited by DmVinny: Apr 4, 2004 - 3:28 AM |
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Apr 5, 2004 - 8:11 AM
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I'm not sure about the J-body but the F-body was one name given to the GM line of sports cars such as the Camaro and Firebird models |
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Apr 5, 2004 - 1:33 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 30, '03 From O-town, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
J-bodies are sunfires and cavaliers.
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Apr 9, 2004 - 11:12 AM
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are you talkin about just a removable hard top for the convertable> kinda like miatas? i think that would be pretty cool idea but i dont know if there are any out there. you'll probobly have to get it customized if u want one.
sorry bout that i didn't check ur profile first to see u had a hatch. i dunno as everyone else said if u find a way make sure u reinforce big time!!! This post has been edited by PhillyGuy086: Apr 9, 2004 - 11:13 AM |
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Apr 9, 2004 - 1:24 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 18, '02 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I know a while back there was a topic about giving the Celica a targa top (like the Supra) if you do a search for targa you might be able to find it. I don't remember if it had any useful information or not though.
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Apr 9, 2004 - 8:47 PM
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The best way I can think of doing this would be to start with a convertible, put a normal celi top on it, and then cut targas into there
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