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Topic: Want to cut top off of 91 GT
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BlacksheepMod50
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Just like the title says... Almost like a t-Top however instead of a T, just removing the entire width of the top while retaining the front and rear windows and their support frames. I know the top of vehicle provides support for the car so it doesn't flex so I would have to re-enforce with a cage and/or bracing on the bottom of the chasis like they do with convertables. Does anyone have experience doing this? Know of any good references to learn more about this? I would like it so the top can go back on the vehichle and latch in place while providing full water seal.
Also - does anyone know what type of cage would be able to provide the best structual support without cluttering the interior with anymore tubing than necessary? I have all the equipment to weld this in, so that is not an issue.
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98 4.6, stroked to 5.0, all forged, 11:1 comp, cams, LTs, Tubular K-member & A-Arms, Coilovers, Saleen rims, 99+ mani., ported F150 heads. And more..
Posts: 288 | From: Fair Oaks (Sacramento) | Registered: Jan 2003
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1FAST89GT
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can i ask WHY ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
Posts: 4915 | From: VALLEJO | Registered: May 2004
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cees87drop
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Originally posted by 1FAST89GT:
can i ask WHY
Because he thinks it will look nice ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
i seen it done to a newer stang and it looked sick. i don't know about doing it to a foxbody.
Posts: 855 | From: san jose | Registered: Jan 2004
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lxhatch5.0
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Do the DAMN thing, I like things out of the ordinary.... I think if you do it right it will look sick, with the right paint/rims/interior and overall appearence of the car, It might just work out.... TTT ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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two-gun kid2
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you talking about doing a targa top like vettes have?
Posts: 5566 | From: Hayward,Ca | Registered: Jul 2005
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Luke87GT
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You are nuts! lol
These Mustangs are a dime a dozen. You can buy an 87-93 vert or a T-tops for $3K at anytime. Why fuss around with something that will almost CERTAINLY turn out crappy.
Unless u like fab work and are truly good at something like this.
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Stangless
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hidnn.o.s.
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I'd be willing to bet a lot of money that this person will NEVER do this. $$$$$$$$$
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R.I.P. Willie G. You are missed on this forum
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BlacksheepMod50
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Ha - I dont understand why there has to be negativity. Im just coming to ask for suggestions on the parts that I don't know about. I enjoy doing fab work, my brother does fab work as well and autobody is a hobby of mine that I am constantly trying to learn more about.
And yes, I do want to do this because I think it will look good, that is my opinion, and yes I am refering to the same setup that Vettes have. If anyone would like to provide constructive feedback, please assist - I certainly appreciative it.
If you do not have constructive comments, please hold them to yourself.
[ March 10, 2006, 08:17 PM: Message edited by: BlacksheepMod50 ]
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Eagle347
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A targa 5.0 huh? Post pics when its done. I have thought about doing that, but I did not know what it would look like. I think im going to have a power moon roof put in instead.
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1995 Mustang GTS 1 of 1002 deep forest green GTS's made. Bone stock.
1990 Coupe 347 NX E85 Nitrous kit
Posts: 712 | From: Dayton, OH | Registered: Nov 2005
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lxhatch5.0
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BRAINS BLEW.... anyone????
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BlacksheepMod50
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[ March 13, 2006, 05:46 PM: Message edited by: BlacksheepMod50 ]
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98 4.6, stroked to 5.0, all forged, 11:1 comp, cams, LTs, Tubular K-member & A-Arms, Coilovers, Saleen rims, 99+ mani., ported F150 heads. And more..
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BlacksheepMod50
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Originally posted by Eagle347:
A targa 5.0 huh? Post pics when its done. I have thought about doing that, but I did not know what it would look like. I think im going to have a power moon roof put in instead.
When I do it, I will for sure post pictures. This particular mustang is my experiment mustang - I only paid 1200 for it and the body is pretty well destroyed. The way I look at it, is that I can do whatever I've wanted to do to a car in the past without a concern of "am I going to mess it up?".
Take care
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98 4.6, stroked to 5.0, all forged, 11:1 comp, cams, LTs, Tubular K-member & A-Arms, Coilovers, Saleen rims, 99+ mani., ported F150 heads. And more..
Posts: 288 | From: Fair Oaks (Sacramento) | Registered: Jan 2003
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