Rag Top Monte Carlo
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From: Southwestern OH
RE: Rag Top Monte Carlo
To each his/her own I gues. I did find a '95-99 Monte with a top like this for sale on the net.
To make a Monte a true convertible you will need to strengthen the body. Back when cars had full frames convertibles got an "X" member about mid point of the body to add support. So to do this to a Monte you will need to add support so the body doesn't fold up on you.
Someone was doing 4th gen Montes. They look pretty cool if you've ever seen one?
I did meet a guy once who made a '70-71 Monte into a convertible using a Chevelle as a parts source. Cool car.
To make a Monte a true convertible you will need to strengthen the body. Back when cars had full frames convertibles got an "X" member about mid point of the body to add support. So to do this to a Monte you will need to add support so the body doesn't fold up on you.
Someone was doing 4th gen Montes. They look pretty cool if you've ever seen one?
I did meet a guy once who made a '70-71 Monte into a convertible using a Chevelle as a parts source. Cool car.
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RE: Rag Top Monte Carlo
For a second there I thought the picture was a real convertible. Then I saw the sunroof in the second picture. This can be a local dealer installed fake convertible roof, my fathers Grand Marquis had the "coach" roof option when he bought it. Personally,I think it ruins the smooth lines of the car, and alsocan cause rust to form underneath.
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From: Go City
RE: Rag Top Monte Carlo
Newport Convertibles here's some of there work.what do you think about the monet carlo I would do it to mines It looks good.
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RE: Rag Top Monte Carlo
Hi Bryan, Great Find. Thanks for Sharing/Posting
[:-]I've searched for Conversions to the Monte Carlo, but could not find....Looks Sleek [:-]
I wonder what re-enforcements were made underneath ?I'd like to see `it with the Top Up 2...Sorry, gett'in greedy : )
Thanks Bryan, We EnJoyed your Post : )
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