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

2003-01-01 Thread 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
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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: <[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> > > > >     IncrediMail -> Email has finally evolved - Click Here> > > 











 

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
 
 
 
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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?
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  Mikey






 

 

 

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

2003-01-01 Thread Wayne 



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 on soft top 
adjustment/fit  with info 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 original position. It'll save lots 
of time when you re-install it.
 
Wayne 

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  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
  
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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-> 
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Mikey> Sent: 
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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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
 
 
 
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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

2003-01-01 Thread Richard Milkiewicz 



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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  Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2002 11:54 
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  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: 
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  [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Mikey> Sent: 
  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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  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
   
   
   
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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

2002-12-31 Thread gm2 
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?


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> 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
> 
> 
> 
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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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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

 

 

 

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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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