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02-11-2014, 12:57 AM
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Drives: 2014 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2014
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had anyone seen 1972 convertible camaro?
I seen one in a movie. I think it was called stoning Sarah?
Well I have a crazy ideal to make my 1972 split bumper RS Camaro. what are your thoughts? Who makes convertibles? Thanks my Camaro brothers and sisters.... |
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02-11-2014, 11:58 AM
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If one were to google "2nd gen Camaro convertible":
http://www.kellerconsulting.com/Camaro/ 2nd Generation Camaro Convertibles The second generation Camaro's covered the years from 1970 through 1981. Second generation Camaro Convertibles are very rare since they were custom built by National Coach Engineering, in Port Schenlic Michigan (a.k.a. American Convertible Corporation), when the cars were new. There were no factory convertibles built during this period of production. There were about 400 Camaros converted to convertibles (according to information I was given) from 1979-1980... EDIT: Seems that National Coach Engineering LTD. went out of business in '97 (they were making limo's then). From Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coach_convertible Known companies that did 2nd gen "coach convertible" conversions: Chevrolet Camaro (2nd Gen) National Coach Engineering (1979–1981), Steas Industries (1980–1981), Elan (Carizma, 1980–1981), Munich Motor Works (1981), American Clout (NCE, 1980–1981), Con-Tec (1981), American Conv Corp (NCE, 1980–1981), A.H.A. Manufacturing (Pony, 1980–1981) Probably none still in business. |
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02-11-2014, 02:09 PM
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I used to own a 73 that was a custom convertible with a removable hardtop. My friend owns it now.
 
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02-11-2014, 03:07 PM
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^^ any pictures of the top on?
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02-13-2014, 07:17 PM
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Honestly if you plan on selling it ever, you will greatly reduce the value. 72 split bumper is a relatively prized car, I would at least pick up a late 2nd gen if you were set on making one a convertible.
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03-15-2015, 07:43 PM
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 Drives: 78 trans am, 06 Titan, 87k10 blaze Join Date: Mar 2015
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Did you find out who does the tops
I have a 1978 trans am convertible but no top for it. I live in Sacramento and was hoping you had some success finding who does the convertible soft tops? Thank you
Last edited by Feeho; 03-16-2015 at 09:03 AM. Reason: Minor change |
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03-16-2015, 09:07 AM
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Drives: 78 trans am, 06 Titan, 87k10 blaze Join Date: Mar 2015
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1978 custom Trans Am convertible
I need someone to do my top and interior.....I live in Sacramento, Ca.
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03-16-2015, 10:09 AM
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Drives: 1972 Camaro RS Join Date: May 2013
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No, I would never do it.
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05-16-2015, 12:30 AM
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Drives: 78 trans am, 06 Titan, 87k10 blaze Join Date: Mar 2015
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That is one nice Camaro glad you did not chop the top. Looks great standing still.
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05-29-2015, 11:09 AM
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Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: May 2014
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The Stoning of Soraya M., based on a true story of a woman who was stoned by her husband (and other villagers including her own children) when he falsely accused her of adultery to get what he wanted with his new and very young wife. I believe the father is the one who drove it:
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07-18-2015, 05:52 PM
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Drives: 78 trans am, 06 Titan, 87k10 blaze Join Date: Mar 2015
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1978 Trans am convertible
Better to chop the top on a later model 2nd gen fbody. Even a 1978 trans am is still just a pretty looking slow car. Why not chop it. I have just finished the interior and gonna keep it a California convertible, no top...
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07-18-2015, 05:59 PM
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Drives: 78 trans am, 06 Titan, 87k10 blaze Join Date: Mar 2015
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1978 Trans Am topless
Got the motor looking pretty but that big smog/air pump defeats the purpose of a big block 403. Those of you with the earlier 2nd Gens do not cut the top.. Like stated before it is ok to chop a late model 2nd gen as the do not provide the performance needed, well not in California. Still gotta love all 1st and 2nd generation fbodys.
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07-21-2015, 10:27 PM
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Drives: 2013 1LE, 1999 SS, 1967 RS, 1968GTO Join Date: Jul 2015
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Learn something new everyday. Never even heard of a 2nd gen convertible.
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