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madwilly240
04-09-2003, 11:35 AM
I know dimensions and stuff would be off... but do you guys think it would be realistically possible to put a s13 or s15 varietta convertible top on a s14? chop off the top and put in a rollbar for extra support.

it was just something i was pondering. i know ANYTHING is possible if you have the money, but .. just curious to see if it would be a reasonable price (under 5K)
Dousan_PG
04-09-2003, 11:36 AM
Originally posted by madwilly240
just curious to see if it would be a reasonable price (under 5K)

under 5k?
who does the work/labor?

you?
yes i would guess it can be done

shop?
No.
the head
04-09-2003, 11:50 AM
no way for under 5k possible at 9-15k but for a custom convertable that won't colapse in on itself with age it is not going to come cheap
madwilly240
04-09-2003, 12:04 PM
.. i figured. not like i was gonna do it or anything tho. it was just a random idea.
CoasTek240
04-09-2003, 02:28 PM
if you've got that much money just buy the s15 convertable varietta
Anubis
04-09-2003, 03:00 PM
cutting the top of the s14 would cause a number of problems. First off, the roof is one of the main structural points of the car, so extensive body mods would be needed. Additional braces and bars would have to be welded in. Plus i think it would look like ass.

EDIT: just break out the sawzall and go for it :D
andrave
04-09-2003, 03:05 PM
I think your best bet would be to take an s14, and make it a convertible, and find a top that works with it. there are a lot of folding hard tops for other cars... ones that have support in the states.
dunno though, I think its an awesome idea.
it would defintely be really expensive.
AceInHole
04-09-2003, 04:10 PM
It's free in photoshop. Here's an old pic of DSC's car:
http://members.aol.com/presofa/DSCtarga.jpg

IIRC, there was also a convertible version with a Barbie in it...
AgaricX
04-09-2003, 05:33 PM
Been there... DON'T DO IT!

Just the fact that you have to ask these questions shows that you NEED someone else to do it. THEN it's not worth the cash.

I've taken more than one sawzall to a car. You need a custom reinforcemant under the car to prevent torsional flex...not to mention the car... bendin' in half. :)
Anubis
04-10-2003, 04:09 PM
Originally posted by AceInHole
It's free in photoshop. Here's an old pic of DSC's car:
http://members.aol.com/presofa/DSCtarga.jpg

IIRC, there was also a convertible version with a Barbie in it...

Them be t-tops bro!
AgaricX
04-10-2003, 04:27 PM
Originally posted by anubis9228
Them be t-tops bro!


Noo......... Thats a targa top

Ttops have a bar running down the middle between the driver/passenger.

ALMOST as sweet as a convertible. A lot less wind.
SilviaDriver
04-10-2003, 08:02 PM
watever it is..looks weird.
KiDyNomiTe
04-10-2003, 08:05 PM
An easier way to chop the top is put your thumb on the car pictured above, then image seats and your done :p
masta
04-10-2003, 08:53 PM
IMHO I think the easier/safest way would be to take a S13 convertible and make it look like a S14.
ProjectWidow
04-10-2003, 09:56 PM
Here is my quick chop at making a S14 a convertible.
http://chop-it-up.com/gallery/albums/userpics/S14Convo.jpg
I know it sux but it took me about 10 mintues.
AutoDestruct
04-10-2003, 10:24 PM
Nah man, It does'nt suck. It looks Quite Gnarly. I realize the impossibilities of it. But it looks phat.
The bodys long Ovalish, Horizontal shape lends itself well to the loss of the pillars and roof.

I think it's sweet. Something for some rice boy in SoCal to try. You couldn't that sh*t off where I live.:( but really :p :p :p