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Originally Posted by 2010SSRS
and if the LS9 or LS7 ever does become production......odds are it will never see a convertible simply from a structural point of view. Fbodfather made a comment once that mentioned structural integrity questions with T-Tops in an LS3 SS.
but, quarter 1 in 2011 the convertible is supposed to make a comeback.
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Actually, the convertible is built to compensate for structural wear differently. If it can handle the LS3, then I doubt that it will have much trouble dealing with a supercharged version, the LS9. The LS7 is going out of production. It is a very expensive, hand-constructed product that GM simply can't afford to keep. Plus, it continues that image of a high-displacement V8-powered GM. It can't continue forever.
I've theorized that the convertible structure could be modified to produce T-tops with the removal of the convertible top. Since the convertible is a legally sound vehicle when it comes to safety, speculation would suggest that the body, if customized to include the coupe top, could be cut into a coupe with T-tops. This would be a very expensive customization, but it would allow for T-tops. The process would require removing the entire convertible mechanism and replacing the entire top of the car with a hard top from a Camaro coupe. This would then be cut to form custom T-tops. It would make sense to reuse T-tops from another car or a previous Camaro for this so that the T-top inserts would be easily replaced if damaged, stolen, or destroyed. Since this would be a completely custom job, the only warranties for such an option would come from the shop doing the work and the parts manufacturers for the T-top inserts and lining. In summary, T-tops are possible, but they would be built on a convertible and cost a ridiculous amount of money.