convertable hard top, Aero topping a celica Options

[shid]

I don't think we have reinforced A frames- at least it wasn't on the list of reinforced areas Jay was talking about when he got the diagrams. And still, it's the stress points man.

You can stand up fine- but how long can you stand on your tiptoes with all your weight just on two points?

[Chrobis]

hey guys, I had a del sol before the celica, and a targa top is not all that great. The roof is hard to get off by yourself, and it takes room in the trunk. Not to mention the car is unsecure with the roof off.

The del sol compensated for the security and had locking chests in the back, and a cover for the radio so it would not be so evident. Anyways, I much more enjoy my sunroof then the targa top.

[popstar]

ok then guys

i think that just about wraps it up then.......

a targa top is not gonna be on a celica, thanks for the info

[creis]

(sorry shid, I did not read though all the post when I added my point, I should have befor my comment)

I think (now) that a targa or T top are just to extream (with enough money and time you can really do anything but not worth it at all) I think its posible to make a hard top out of a reg top of a coupe, you can take it apart and lighen it up enough to make it ok, but from my understanding the convertible has way more support in the sides and windsheal to hold it, because withough that it would not be drivable. (wabble all over the place)

all in all my final opinion is its posible and practical just for those with great knowlage and exsperiance (and money)

[brianforster]

I wasn't thinking targa top, but more a removable hard top.
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thats what i was thinking too a removable hard top fo aconvertible would be hot

[Ricky]

ok then guys

   i think that just about wraps it up then.......

     a targa top is not gonna be on a celica, thanks for the info
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Good Idea, just sell yout hatch and get a convertible...

I said it many times... Hatch owners are closet conv lovers... come out of the closet and admit you want one !!! hahahaha

This post has been edited by Ricky: Jan 3, 2005 - 4:37 PM

[orvillescelica]

in regards to the removable hardtop, i think i agree with both Commer and Shid. I agree with Commer that the celi vert will easily be able to handle the extra wieght of a hardtop. But agree with Shid that there is a lack of places to properly secure it on. The front on the A frame is no problem, especially if you create a lightened top that is nothing but fiberglass and insulation, those can be secured on to the points where the vert latches to. It will not carry the bulk of the weight. Where it will have the greatest weight is right above the rear seats due to the arch shape and rear window i assume that hard top will have. Probably some sort of arch pillars will have to be made that connect from the floor in rear up to the hard top roof as well as some crafty latches to secure the top to the rear behind where the top goes down.

Its definatly possible with some craftiness... but id never want to autocross with it.