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hardtop to convertible?

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Can a 66 Mustang hardtop be converted to a convertible? If so are ther any kits available?
 

corbetts_auto

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The sarcastic answer is anything is possible.

On a more serious note I thought there used to be a company that advertised in Hemmings that had a conv, kit for ‘stangs and ‘57s. But when I haven’t seen it in a long time. Did I dream it?

The biggest difference that I’m aware of is the extra frame supports (inner rockers). I’m not sure if it’s economical to buy all the pieces need unless you can find a conv to scavenge.


Side note: this could be an angle to my rebuilt bodies…………..
See this thread:
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it is possible and has been done, but seriously, it's not worth it. just sell the coupe and get a convertible, or be happy with the coupe.
 

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Someone made a kit, I think it was Ron Bramlett, that had a retractable hard top convertible.
 

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Gulp

Dare I say....

Mustangsplus (ron bramlett) still sells the kit for the retractable hard top.
 

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I thought someone actually made an "original" apearing kit with inner rockers and top frame.
Did I dream it?
 
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I am looking for a soft top conversion, not a retractible. Can anyone help me on this?
 

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Fredo, there is so much more you'd have to change, you'd just be better off buying a 'vert. They have different bracing in the floor, the inner quarters are different, the rear seat is different, the windsheild posts are different. I guess you could buy a wrecked one and try a conversion, but you'd just be better off buying one. You could try a Carson topped one though.
 
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