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Old Dec 1st, 06, 12:01 PM
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Default aftermarket t-tops ???

I am new to this site.

I had a '89 Camaro, sold it to get a '85 Vette. (Had no idea of all of the trouble I was buying into.)
Got rid of the vette.
Looking at getting another f-body.

Is it possible to get the hardtop converted to t-tops on a 1982 Camaro?

I have heard that this would weaken the integrity of the roof and body.
Also, if anyone has had this done, did you have a problem with the aftermarket tops leaking?

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Old Dec 1st, 06, 06:13 PM
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it can be done but i would find a t top car, the aftermarket t-tops are not cheap and if not done right they will leak
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Old Dec 1st, 06, 06:28 PM
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Old Dec 2nd, 06, 07:47 AM
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Default Re: aftermarket t-tops ???

Even factory T-Top cars are inherently weak. If I jack the corner up on my 83 T-Top you can see the doors go out of alignment. It rattles a bunch too, although I don't know if that's only a problem related to T-Tops or all third gen F Bodies. But it still handles like a dream. I would imagine that the factory cars are strategically braced be cause of the lack of roof support. I would find a factory T-Top car.

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Old Dec 2nd, 06, 02:01 PM
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the aftermarket t-tops are not cheap and if not done right they will leak
How expensive are we talking here?

Are there any places in or around the Houston area that anyone can point me towards?
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Old Apr 2nd, 07, 11:32 AM
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r u looking to buy a nice t-top 3rd gen? i have one with 58,000 miles. . . . . .
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