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 MalibuACES # 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=309lang=9 IncrediMail - Email has finally evolved - Click Here http://www.incredimail.com/redir.asp?ad_id=309lang=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 MikeySent: Tuesday, December 31, 2002 9:10 AMTo: [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
Re: RE: [Chevelle-List] conv. tops
The cars inner convertible top inner sheet metal
is the same as is the top it self, manual or power are identical except for the
extra parts a power top requires. IMO be for you start get your self
the 64/65 Fisher body manual . There is a extensive section onsoft top
adjustment/fitwithinfo on power and manual tops.
One other suggestion if you top fits and is still
on the car.B-4 you remove it. scribe the mounting locations or spray paint the
area to get the top frame back to it's originalposition. It'll save lots
of time when you re-install it.
Wayne
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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 MalibuACES # 5066
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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:
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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-
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Tuesday, December 31, 2002 9:10 AM To:
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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
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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
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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
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Re: RE: [Chevelle-List] conv. tops
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 MalibuACES # 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=309lang=9 IncrediMail - Email has finally evolved - Click Here http://www.incredimail.com/redir.asp?ad_id=309lang=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 MikeySent: Tuesday, December 31, 2002 9:10 AMTo: [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
[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
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 IncrediMail - Email has finally evolved - Click Here
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=309lang=9 IncrediMail - Email has finally evolved - Click Here http://www.incredimail.com/redir.asp?ad_id=309lang=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 inline: image001.jpginline: image002.gif
