convert to t tops

[steelrome]

I just registered on this site but I have been looking at it for a while. I am debating on doing the t top conversion. I don't have much experience with body work. I notice that a lot of people say that the cars are already set up for t tops once you get the roof off and do all the cutting. My ? is with my 94 z28 is it set up also because the dealer told me that they didn't make t tops yet with a six speed. I am also really hesitant because if I mess up I don't wanna pay a shop to do it. Could anyone also give me a list of some of the f body junkyards I have read about?

thanks,
Luke

1994 z28 6 speed C5 corvette wheels 39k miles

[Gary94Formula]

I did it a few years ago on my 94 Formula. Not that bad of a job, but I have done a fair amount of bodywork over the years. Check out my webshots pictures. http://community.webshots.com/user/ggj1028 I also referenced a site by a old member here. www.dw-zone.com. Go to his old formula page and at the bottem he did a very detailed write up on it. T-top install. I bought all my parts off e-bay as a kit. Dave also references a few junk yards that sell the conversion kits.

Good Luck.... I love em...

[steelrome]

.

Can you help me out with this list of things I would need. . . .
1. T tops obviously
2. Center bar
3. Headliner
4. Holders for the trunk
5. ?

[steelrome]

ebay

Also right now there is a shell on ebay right now of a camaro that has t tops. For 250 the guy will sell it to me and for another 100 I can have the t tops. Would it be easier to remove the entire roof section from the doors up and weld it on mine?

Thanks,
Luke

ps sorry I am just tryin to figure this all out before I buy any parts

[Gary94Formula]

You'll need the t-tops, the mounting brackets, the weather stripping, the center bar, the t-top pillar covers and the plastic covers at the back of the tops and a new headliner. No way would it be easier to weld a new roof on... You could buy it and use it for reference...

Good Luck..

[steelrome]

?

I have found two guys . . . one has everything I need off of his 93 camaro and wants 400 and the other guy has everything but the liner off of his 95 bird and only wants 250 . . .my ? is would everything fit from the bird or no?

[Gary94Formula]

I'm almost 100% sure that it will all interchange.

[steelrome]

thanks

Thanks Gary I really appreciate all your help.

[Injuneer]

The A-pillar covers are different between the Camaro and the Firebird.

[TraceZ]

What is the "center bar" piece you say you need? The center bar is already on your car under the current roof. All F-body coupes were built with it. Just remove the roof panel and expose it.

Once you remove the roof skin, you cut out the bar over each door and do a little body work to make an edge for the weatherstripping to fit. The center bar requires no work, just fasten the weather striping to it.

[Injuneer]

There is a "T" bar that goes on top of the structural bar that already exists. The "T" bar is what the inside edge of the T-top slides under to hold it on the car. Its finished in a gloss black, so it matches the dark glass in the T-tops.

[TraceZ]

There is a "T" bar that goes on top of the structural bar that already exists. The "T" bar is what the inside edge of the T-top slides under to hold it on the car. Its finished in a gloss black, so it matches the dark glass in the T-tops.

OH, That T-bar. I see now, I should had figured that out.