C-Body Question?
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polara71
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because its visible AND he didnt waste his time with Corvettes, he's a true Mopar guy
polara71
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Just being honest ........... I tell it like it is. Forget spring, I'm coming to visit you
commando1
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polara71
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Obviously kidding about coming down but Coke or Pepsi?
Coke in the can
Pepsi in the bottle, glass or plastic
Birch beer in the Keg
You are correct, as they did add a considerable bunch of reinforcements to the floorpan, especially in the rear to beef up the twisting strength of the convertible bodies. I recall making the comparison a couple years ago when I had a 1970 300 coupe and convertible side by side and peered underneath. Very different. I also found out about the different quarter panels then as well, when I did some measuring to see if I could use a patch panel for one of my other 70 300 convertibles from one of my hardtop parts cars - nope.
bluefury361
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That was my thought when viewing that picture. A chrysler convertible with an imperial deck and rear bumper.
Mr C
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My friend rebodied his a 69 300 convertible with a 71 Newport Custom from New Mexico and it was one of the items that had to be changed. So I know how to make a convertible from a 2 Dr the "proper" way...you just need the time and space to do it.
Well, no surprise but Mr. C was correct.
The car is a 69 300 vert. He's installed a stub frame from an Imp to give it the correct wheel base & to accommodate the Imp front clip. He's also swapping out the dash & all other interior so that the car will truly appear to be an Imp.
Pretty cool project, I hope he finishes it this year.
The car is a 69 300 vert. He's installed a stub frame from an Imp to give it the correct wheel base & to accommodate the Imp front clip. He's also swapping out the dash & all other interior so that the car will truly appear to be an Imp.
Pretty cool project, I hope he finishes it this year.
Ironwolf
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That should be a nice project to see take shape :sixpack:
commando1
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The Council has given final approval to your hat.
Three years ago would you have given a ****? Prolly not....
I'm strongly influenced by peer pressure.
commando1
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ccasion14:.............
patrick66
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I remember seeing a '72 Imperial four-door that was converted into a removeable hardtop convertible years ago, in Turkey, of all places! A USAF guy owned it. He and three Turks cut the roof off of it, and then built a custom Carson top for it, with a very small limo-style rear window. All of the windows remained operational. The interior originally was the leather and brocade fabric, which became a rolled leather custom interior! This car was blue with a blue leather interior and white top when it was finished. He drove it in-country until he returned to the US. A Turk offered him pretty good money for it, so he sold it there. I really wish I had pics of it, as it was a very nice car.
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When I got my 76 polara convertible it was a mess,it was hit in the right quarter pretty hard,,someone tried to piece a sedan quarter onto it,the conv quarters are different in the rear quarter window area,you would need the whole car from the door jamb back,even the windshield structure is different,there is also a big 1/4 inch thick c channel running through the lower rocker for strength,,my 67 even had torque boxes.so if you want a conv,just buy one.
Mr C
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Please provide pics when its done. I've been wanting to do that conversion for a long time, but never had the time/ resources. Maybe that will scratch my 74 Imperial Convertible itch and I won't have to make my own.
bluefury361
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Good advice ...... Even all the side glass is unique as well as the vent window frames.
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