<VV> Help with Hardtop Convertable

[Bill Elliott]

You do realize there were aftermarket (fiberglass) hardtops made for the early convertibles? In fact I have 
one sitting in my garage waiting for my '63 (I'm a closet "early" fan) to be ready for it.  I think lclc told me the 
brand was "Diplomat" or something similar.  Might be a needle in a haystack to find one, but they're out 
there.... however it is NOT as attractive as an early coupe.

Bill Elliott
Urbana, MD


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>> Hey guys,  i have an idea but i dont know where to start. So i thought
>> that this would be the best place to get an answer. I have 3 corvairs in
>> my possesion right now. 64 convertable(restoration project that im
>> currently working on), 63 convertable(has lots of rust, so its a parts
>> car), and a 64 hardtop( perfect body, no engine or interior that i will
>> prolly use as a parts car). I REALLY like my convertable, but i also
>> REALLY love how the early corvair coupes look. I want the 64 convertable
>> to be a nice looking show car, but i wanted to know if it is at ALL
>> possible to put a hardtop on it. I have the 64 coupe that i can cut the
>> top off of, but i dont want to unless im sure that it can be done. I
>> still want have the softtop on my car, but i think it would be sooo cool
>> to have a hardtop that me and a friend can lift on there and latch in to
>> make it look like a hardtop at a quick glance. has anyone ever done this?
>> or is it at all even possible? please reply and email me back. Thanks
>> alot guys!
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