Re: RE: [Chevelle-List] conv. tops

[Mikey]

I just wasn't sure if the mounting holes would be there or if the top frame would be the same. I would definitely purchase all the new parts needed. Thanks for the input. Just wanted to find out if I could convert, if I was to purchase a manual.      Mikey      '65 Chevelle SS      ACES # 03887 -------Original Message-------   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, January 01, 2003 8:08:00 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: RE: [Chevelle-List] conv. tops   I  think it would be an easy bolt in. The proper holes should be there for the hydraulic cylinders, and I would think the top would be the same. They didn't make 2 different bodies. One for manual and one for auto tops. Unless your going to go with new parts I think the hard part would be finding a good donor car. Rich "66 Malibu ACES # 5066 ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2002 11:54 AM Subject: Re: RE: [Chevelle-List] conv. tops I think he is talking about a manual convertible top vs. a power convertible top, not a coupe vs. a convertible. I have the same question and wonder what is involved in adding a power unit to my 64 manual convertible top.  Anyone know? > > From: "John Nasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2002/12/31 Tue AM 09:30:31 CST > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] conv. tops > > > The roof is a structural part of the car. Convertibles have fully boxed > frames to make up for the rigidity that is lost when the roof is not there. > If you cut the roof off a hardtop, the frame will probably sag. > > John Nasta > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Mikey > Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2002 9:10 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [Chevelle-List] conv. tops > >            Do any of you know if a manual top can be set up to a power top > without any alterations?,this would be on a 65' chevelle. I know you'd need > to get all the hydraulics,pump & switches etc. but can it be bolted right up > if you had all the materials? I was just wondering before I check out any > more, there seems to be alot of them out there without power tops. Any pros > or cons on power over manual? >      Thanks >           Mikey > > > > ____________________________________________________ >  <http://www.incredimail.com/redir.asp?ad_id=309&lang=9>   IncrediMail - > Email has finally evolved - Click Here > <http://www.incredimail.com/redir.asp?ad_id=309&lang=9> > > The roof is a structural part of the car. Convertibles have fully boxed frames to make up for the rigidity that is lost when the roof is not there. If you cut the roof off a hardtop, the frame will probably sag.   John Nasta       -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Mikey Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2002 9:10 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] conv. tops              Do any of you know if a manual top can be set up to a power top without any alterations?,this would be on a 65' chevelle. I know you'd need to get all the hydraulics,pump & switches etc. but can it be bolted right up if you had all the materials? I was just wondering before I check out any more, there seems to be alot of them out there without power tops. Any pros or cons on power over manual?      Thanks           Mikey   IncrediMail - Email has finally evolved - Click Here   ____________________________________________________   IncrediMail - Email has finally evolved - Click Here