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Old 10-18-2015, 09:36 PM
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Is there a kit of procedure to allow a z06 to have a removable roof?
Im chevy did this for being safe and I dont intend on pushing the car to its full limits but there are days when I would enjoy removing the roof.
Thanks in advance
Old 10-18-2015, 10:28 PM
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Its been done but its cost prohibitive...probably $10K plus. Lots of subframe support work needs to be done to keep the car rigid without the roof. Someone suggested a structural roof "frame" with glass center for a moon roof option...that would be far easier IMO.
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Its been done but its cost prohibitive...probably $10K plus. Lots of subframe support work needs to be done to keep the car rigid without the roof. Someone suggested a structural roof "frame" with glass center for a moon roof option...that would be far easier IMO.
I don't have a link handy, but this has been done. An owner here swapped the glass from the base glass roof to a oem z06 roof frame. If I recall the job looked really nice, but took some work.
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not enough squeeks? holy cow, I'd never do that. To each his own, I know, but oh my, this is truly the last mod I'd ever consider. Especially as a mod.. GM can't even get it right.
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There are a few shops that do it. Conversion was $10-12k.
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Might as well just trade in the car for a GS and do H/C/I. Close enough.
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Well oooookaaayyy wont be doing that lol
not that important thanks for the info
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Originally Posted by Sean Gibbs
Is there a kit of procedure to allow a z06 to have a removable roof?
Im chevy did this for being safe and I dont intend on pushing the car to its full limits but there are days when I would enjoy removing the roof.
Thanks in advance
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...glass-top.html

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