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rich_allaire · 04-18-2003, 04:38 PM

custom body work question...

Can I safely remove the center section of roof from the A-pillar back to the B-pillar without severely weakening the car from a strength and stiffness perspective?

Would I be better off removing the center section interior to the side supports? Just looking for some ideas on a long term project for my car!

Thanks for any input...

Rich

GTPhreak · 04-20-2003, 10:25 PM

get some fatass subframes and cut away. hell 'verts dont even have roofs, so you should be fine custom building a targa top without much trouble

pardonme2711 · 04-21-2003, 01:13 AM

personally i think this could better be done using a fox body with t-tops. Add sub frame connectors, cut out the t-bar, and then the hardest part would be making the top.

ramair88' · 04-25-2003, 09:45 PM

i really wouldnt have a clue how to do it...but it sounds like an awesome idea, id do it in a second, if i had the money,time and knowledge...good luck man, let us know how it turns out

reppd · 04-30-2003, 07:09 AM

I have a 95 gt and I wanted to do the exact same thing let me know if you get anymore info thanks
-Hector

icer98v6 · 04-30-2003, 02:14 PM

Ive been looking to targa top my 00 for some time now. I've just been trying to come up with a way to fabricate fasteners and the seals for the top to snap on.

Any info you find, please share!

rich_allaire · 04-30-2003, 06:21 PM

icer98v6 and reppd...

I have all the means to develop and fabricate a fastening system if you are interested. I'm really not to that stage yet but if you're interested let me know.

The preliminary thinking I've done is a leveraged bar bar lock in the rear and a springloaded pivot clasp similar to vert tie-downs. I still need to do some analysis on the strength and retention strength but I think it would work well.

Rich

Chad S · 09-05-2003, 01:37 AM

I know it's been awhile since this thread was started, but does anyone have any more ideas how to targa-top a mustang, or know who makes a kit/installs it?

TCRIMSONK · 09-09-2003, 01:33 PM

I don't think kits like that have been produced in years.

04-18-2003, 04:38 PM	#1
rich_allaire Registered User Trader Feedback: (0) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41	targa topping an SN95 custom body work question... Can I safely remove the center section of roof from the A-pillar back to the B-pillar without severely weakening the car from a strength and stiffness perspective? Would I be better off removing the center section interior to the side supports? Just looking for some ideas on a long term project for my car! Thanks for any input... Rich __________________ 1999 Mustang GT Chrome Yellow A few visual mods and some non-HP or handling mods. The best mod... '03 Cobra Rims with 275/40 Rubber

04-20-2003, 10:25 PM	#2
GTPhreak Registered User Trader Feedback: (2) Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: TEXAS Posts: 465	get some fatass subframes and cut away. hell 'verts dont even have roofs, so you should be fine custom building a targa top without much trouble __________________ 1996 Mustang Cobra Bolt ons 1993 Mustang LX 2.3Turbo

04-21-2003, 01:13 AM	#3
pardonme2711 Member Trader Feedback: (0) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Frankfort, IL Posts: 69	personally i think this could better be done using a fox body with t-tops. Add sub frame connectors, cut out the t-bar, and then the hardest part would be making the top. __________________ 1994 Mustang GT Coupe AODE, K&N Air Filter, Mach 460 Sound System, Black Widow Security and Keyless Entry System.

04-25-2003, 09:45 PM	#4
ramair88' Registered User Trader Feedback: (0) Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 74	i really wouldnt have a clue how to do it...but it sounds like an awesome idea, id do it in a second, if i had the money,time and knowledge...good luck man, let us know how it turns out __________________ can you say PROJECT..

04-30-2003, 02:14 PM	#6
icer98v6 Member Trader Feedback: (0) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 30	Ive been looking to targa top my 00 for some time now. I've just been trying to come up with a way to fabricate fasteners and the seals for the top to snap on. Any info you find, please share! __________________ '00 Black V6 Dual Side-Exit Borla exhaust, CAI, Pro 5.0 Power Tower shifter, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, 30lb injectors, Eibach Sportline Springs, Razzi front bumper, Razzi side skirts, Cobra R hood, Cobra R rear spoiler, Roush rear bumper

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04-30-2003, 07:09 AM	#5
reppd Member Trader Feedback: (0) Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 4	I have a 95 gt and I wanted to do the exact same thing let me know if you get anymore info thanks -Hector

04-30-2003, 06:21 PM	#7
rich_allaire Registered User Trader Feedback: (0) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41	icer98v6 and reppd... I have all the means to develop and fabricate a fastening system if you are interested. I'm really not to that stage yet but if you're interested let me know. The preliminary thinking I've done is a leveraged bar bar lock in the rear and a springloaded pivot clasp similar to vert tie-downs. I still need to do some analysis on the strength and retention strength but I think it would work well. Rich __________________ 1999 Mustang GT Chrome Yellow A few visual mods and some non-HP or handling mods. The best mod... '03 Cobra Rims with 275/40 Rubber

09-05-2003, 01:37 AM	#8
Chad S Formerly known as scheister Trader Feedback: (13) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,810	I know it's been awhile since this thread was started, but does anyone have any more ideas how to targa-top a mustang, or know who makes a kit/installs it? __________________ CLK320 07 Supra 22ssv limited

09-09-2003, 01:33 PM	#9
TCRIMSONK Registered User Trader Feedback: (0) Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Frederick, Maryland, USA Posts: 569	I don't think kits like that have been produced in years. __________________ -Darren Screaming Yellow 05+ GT 'Vert. 10K miles, and bone stock... for now. 1980 International Scout II - 4" lift, swapping in a 345.

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