7 days at the VetteBarn and we have a Z06vert!!!
01-28-2008, 02:07 AM
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7 days at the VetteBarn and we have a Z06vert!!!
Yes, what was i thinking? Well why not, i have always loved the body lines of my Z06 and wanted the open air when cruising. I am transferring to TX in April and new this would be a great project for the guys who hang at the VetteBarn. (plus the wife insisted i make my Z06 into a convertible) I am one lucky owner to have a good friend by the name of Gary (GBvette) who has been their throughout this project giving guidance and helping when he could, Thanks Buddy 
their was also my buddy Rich that was their helping the hole way through as well, Thank you too. This conversion was pretty straight forward, 90% of the parts list i made i purchased from Cecil (C5R 427). Cecil was a huge help and a great guy to do business with. Ill try and walk though most of the pics and explain in between what was going on....This project has been awesome and i truly love how the Z came out. this is how she looked weeks prior
the day we brought it in the VetteBarn
Completely removed the interior, quarters, and trunk lid
Say goodbye to the Z06 hard top.
Ambra (the wifey) and Gary enjoying tearing my car apart
In order to complete this conversion you must remove the roll bar, mmm... a cutting wheel can take care of that.
if you prefer you now have a nice wing.
the vert top and lid were fitted to see if their was goign to be any alignment issues, nope the Z was built off of a vert frame.
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01-28-2008, 02:10 AM
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01-28-2008, 02:11 AM
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Ok so which wire is it that goes to the lid release button? 
Spent one day replacing the tan top with a new black one, followed the steps in the manual and their were no tricks
Front trim panels installed, once again it all went right into place.
this speaks for it self...
Well here it is, didnt have the photo op to get great pics they will be coming soon...
All I have to Say is the VetteBarn has been good to me these 7 days.
Spent one day replacing the tan top with a new black one, followed the steps in the manual and their were no tricks
Front trim panels installed, once again it all went right into place.
this speaks for it self...
Well here it is, didnt have the photo op to get great pics they will be coming soon...
All I have to Say is the VetteBarn has been good to me these 7 days.
01-28-2008, 04:33 AM
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oooooooo what a cool project!
What happens with resale etc or you keeping it forever?
Very impressed matey, did you extend the length of your car too as it looks limo length in this picture
What happens with resale etc or you keeping it forever?
Very impressed matey, did you extend the length of your car too as it looks limo length in this picture
01-28-2008, 04:41 AM
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Can You Turn A Vert. To A Zo6 With Stock Parts I See U Cutting Out A Roll Bar .can You Buy A Hardtop [factory] And Put It On ,does Stock Roll Bar Weld In Or What .your Car Looks So Good I May Not Do It Now But Want To Know What I Need If I Did Thank U
01-28-2008, 08:26 AM
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Sweet!!!!!
If the Z came in ragtop I would have looked for one of those. You Tidewater guys just can't leave the tops alone can you.
Now you just have to deal with people who think you're a poser.
If the Z came in ragtop I would have looked for one of those.
You Tidewater guys just can't leave the tops alone can you. Now you just have to deal with people who think you're a poser.
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01-28-2008, 09:02 AM
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not sure why you cant see the pics Tim
