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Re: [T3] Type 3 Convertible?


That is one of my concerns.  How do they do it with VW bug 
convertibles I wonder?

There is a picture of a fastback convertible in the gallary at the 
Samba and I do see he has put some support bracying between the door 
frames about six inches up from the floor.  I'd probably be triping 
over that every time I got in and out of the car.  

I used to own a 72 Camero and wanted to put a T-top in until I was 
warned about no center bracing in the roof of that type model.  One 
does have to be very careful.

Thanks for the questions and suggestions everyone.  

Ron

> With the "backbone" of the body gone, how do you restore body/frame 
> rigidity, as in maintaining the door to body gap?
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ron Bechdolt" <ron@bechdolt.net>
> To: <type3@vwtype3.org>
> Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 8:42 AM
> Subject: [T3] Type 3 Convertible?
> 
> 
> >I know the T3 purists out there will frown on this idea, but I'm
> > considering turning my 69 fastback (junkyard salvage) into a
> > convertible.  I've only found two of these ever done and if done
> > right, they look pretty good.  Only problem is finding a top that
> > would fit and look good.  What I've seen for tops looks all wrong, 
so
> > I'm considering removable hard shell top, perhaps one I would make 
out
> > of fiberglass if I could find a way to keep it firmly in place.
> >
> > I'm just curious what fellow T3 owners think of such an idea.  
Crazy?
> > Practical?  Dangerous?
> >
> > Ron Bechdolt
> > 69 Fastback
> > 72 Bug
> > 72 Westy
> > 70 Deluxe Bus
> >
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Ron Bechdolt


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