My car is going in for paintand repairs next week. The roof needs to be either replaced or filled in and repainted. I am considering converting it to a targa top. I was going to still have the top panel bolted down, not clipped in. Does anyone have a picture of what it looks like on the otherside of the headliner. I heard that there are just 2 header panels with a couple bolts in each. If this is the case then I could just modify the headliner and unbolt the bolts when i want to drive it with the top off. I understand that it won't be as strong but I won't be running it hard or racing with the top off. I'm not that stupid. I just want it off on Friday nights and nice days for a little cruising. If anyone has info on the underside of the headliner please let me know. Thanks!

 

How about that polycarbonate roof panel?

Would look like solid glass from windshield, roof, and backlight!

Pretty futuristic.

Would be stronger than stock!

SOHC

 

Are you referring to the Glassback? First off, I was quoted $6,800 from the only shop within the state I live in that is authorized to do it. Plus I want to be able to remove the top.

 

Just an idea.

Most people don't have to replace their roof.



SOHC

 

Yeah, I know, but the replacement panel is only $300.

 

Are you talking about T-Tops?
I had them on my '82 GT....loved it!

 

You should look up bennihill and shoot him an email (he hasn't logged on in a while, so PM'ing him might not work). He cut his S197 roof to make a targa top (got a bit flamed for it too). He reinforced the car underneath, and you should ask him what he did exactly to compensate for the loss of roof support.

 

Ok, Thanks 28. I was just thinking if it's just held down by some bolts then I could just modify the headliner and lift the top panel off. I know it's bigger than most targa's, but it sure beats cutting the roof panel.