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Old 06-26-2012, 09:35 AM
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We just finished this targa conversion for a customer in NH





Old 06-26-2012, 10:32 AM
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What is involved in strengthening the chassis to be able to handle that? Just curious. It's a nice option, but I wouldn't want the chassis to flex and cause squeaks/rattles over time.

Thanks. Looks nice.
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Originally Posted by EViL427
What is involved in strengthening the chassis to be able to handle that? Just curious. It's a nice option, but I wouldn't want the chassis to flex and cause squeaks/rattles over time.

Thanks. Looks nice.
There is just over 95lbs of aluminium added to the car to bring the car back to the factory specs. we had allot of help from Dana and Alcoa when we started doing the first one.
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Originally Posted by John@Caravaggio Corvettes
There is just over 95lbs of aluminium added to the car to bring the car back to the factory specs. we had allot of help from Dana and Alcoa when we started doing the first one.
How much does it cost for this conversion?
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How much does it cost for this conversion?
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Also interested in what something like this costs. I would love to have a targa on the Z.
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Also interested in what something like this costs. I would love to have a targa on the Z.
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Nice work! what would the turnaround be ? and the cost? Thanks.
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Nice work! what would the turnaround be ? and the cost? Thanks.
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price???
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Love the transparency... can the adequate amount of chassis support and stiffness be added by installing some type of roll cage so then the extra weight can be justified by serving a functional purpose?
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me too. price and time
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me too. price and time
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My guess is 10 grand, give or take a few hundred.
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I would also be interested in the time and cost required for the conversion to a Targa.
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price as well
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Originally Posted by SIC_C6
price as well
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Default Price?

Why not just go ahead and post the current price for the average conversion...I bet a lot of people would like to know...especially since they keep asking


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