Re: [T3] Type 3 Convertible?

["William Bold" <wtbold@hotmail.com>]

<x-flowed>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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