Anyone have any info or experience with a coupe to vert body swap. I'm considering purchasing one of the vert bodys that classic industries sells and transforming my coupe. (Haven't got a chance to call them yet)
since everything for my coupe is in excellent condition, what other parts would I need besides whats on the coupe.
I know I need a top and trim, thats odbvious, but what else....will the doors swap over? etc etc.....
thanks for the help
Chris P

A convertible has a completely different floorpan than a hardtop, more support built in since there's no roof.

I don't think the previous responder understood your question.
Yes, most major components are the same.
If your coupe is really solid, I wouldn't part it out to make a convertible replica. You would be better off using a rust bucket for misc. parts and all new body parts.

All the bolt on body parts are the same. Quarter glass is different. Rear interior panels and rear seat are different.

Vin and cowl tag numbers are different, if your planning to swap the VIN and Trim tag over. You will take a huge beating on price if you try to sell a convertible with a VIN from a coupe.

If your coupe is really solid, I wouldn't part it out to make a convertible replica. You would be better off using a rust bucket for misc. parts and all new body parts.

Just kicking the idea around right now.

I didn't think about the VIN, but maybe the new body comes with a VIN? I'll find out Monday.

So other then a few rear interior parts I should be o.k.?

Windshield and moldings are different. Get a catalog and go through it and see what parts have different #'s for coupe vs convertible. Should give you a good idea.

the bodies DO NOT come with a vin. Also, check out your states laws as you may have to do a little manuevering to be legal. I believe that some states outlaw vin swapping (could be wrong).

Ohio is real picky about the vehicles vin tag, I wouldn't swap it and be able to sleep at night.

How about a refurbished convertible body from Tony at Musclecar Metal, http://www.musclecarmetal.com/refurb.htm . He tears the shells down and reskins the entire thing using a very conplex jig, and Ive this thing in person and it is amazing. Most of his shells include a VIN, at the same price as the Dynacorn bodies.

Heres some pics of some of the great work he does:
http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=95144

How about a refurbished convertible body from Tony at Musclecar Metal, http://www.musclecarmetal.com/refurb.htm . He tears the shells down and reskins the entire thing using a very conplex jig, and Ive this thing in person and it is amazing. Most of his shells include a VIN, at the same price as the Dynacorn bodies.

Heres some pics of some of the great work he does:
http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=95144

This sounds like a much better idea then going the other route.