Fw: [T3] Type 3 Convertible?

["Mike" <fisherfarms@uwol.net>]

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From: "Mike" <fisherfarms@uwol.net>
To: <ron@bechdolt.net>
Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 9:42 AM
Subject: Re: [T3] Type 3 Convertible?


> I hated the removable hardtop on my 66 Corvette!  I was so much happier 
> when I swapped on a softtop!  Have a custom softop made for It!  Mike 
> Harrisburg, OR
> ----- 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?
>
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> > 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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