Thinking of chopping my 69.5 to make a convertible

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  1. predfan2001

    predfan2001 David in Tn

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    Sorta looks too flat in the deck area??
     
    predfan2001, Apr 23, 2010
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  2. maverick75

    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    that's a mexican prototype.

    Look at the spoiler, its a bit taller than the US version. And im pretty sure its the one they used on the shelby one. I've seen one of these spoilers in person about 4 years ago when i went to mexico, theyre really nice :)
     
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    It looks like it has CA plates on it. :hmmm: Anyone have a better picture of the taller Mexican spoiler? I have always thought the spoiler would look even better a little taller.
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    It does have CA plates on it, i didn't notice that.....

    The first time i saw that pic was years ago and someone said that it was a mexican prototype.

    Heres pics of the mexican spoiler.

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  5. maverick75

    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    and my post from 2006-05-11

    I Still remember that car like it was yesterday, it was yellow with blue racing stripes.

    also look at the shelby's spoiler, its taller....But it doesn't look exactly like the other one i posted.
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  6. Derek 5oComet

    Derek 5oComet Tire burner

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    I personally woulden't cut one into a vert.The smooth roofline is what makes these cars.Come to think of it i really don't like any convertables.Don't like many chopped tops either.
    Just dont wreck the roof is what i guess i'm saying here.
     
    Derek 5oComet, Apr 24, 2010
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  7. 1973Maverick357

    1973Maverick357 Cooler then a Camaro

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    I dont really like convertiables but i've seen some real nice roadsters. My boss built this opel gt roadster 8 years ago. Its called the spyder. Best opel i have ever seen IMO. And i have seen quite a few. Been to more opel meets then i have maverick meets lol. My boss is an opel expert though.




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  8. predfan2001

    predfan2001 David in Tn

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    Why not make a 4 dr a 2 dr for something different? Lengthen the door and shorten the wheelbase. Sort of a Maverick coupe!

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  9. 1973Maverick357

    1973Maverick357 Cooler then a Camaro

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    :cry::sorry::dizzy::eek::90::whistle::footinmouth::vomito::vomito:Sorry just not my cup of tea.
     
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  10. justin has a 74

    justin has a 74 Maverick bandit official

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    mabey a solid color and without th vinal top, small bumoers too but that pic is like taking a step backwards?:huh:
     
    justin has a 74, Apr 24, 2010
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    I worked on a Chrysler 300 hemi car they turned into a 2 door no top. Didnt make a top for it just a real nice no roof job. You dont have to have a working roof just get rid of it so it looks like a convertible.
     
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  12. darren

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    Thats a good point. The roof/fastback look is what makes the car.
     
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