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Sun Jun 08, 2008 7:57 pm

Are there any kits for Late model Supers? Or where could I find a roll cage or instructions on turing my super into a Convertible??

Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:07 am

Something fun to do with a late model super?

The possibilities are endless but most involve destroying the car. :twisted:

Is the car in decent condition ? If so sell it and buy a wreck to hack job. I don't think it would be a good idea to turn one into a vert.

Just make it a baja.

Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:10 am

cajunfeather wrote: Are there any kits for Late model Supers? Or where could I find a roll cage or instructions on turing my super into a Convertible??

Roll cage? I hope you don't plan on driving the car on the road after you do that, because those aren't street legal?

Turning a sedan into a convertible? Have you thought that through? Go to the Paint/Body forum and read up on the sticky about the convertible reinforcement rails. You're better off buying a convertible than hacking a car to bits and ultimately abandoning the project.

Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:15 am

Icy wrote: cajunfeather wrote: Are there any kits for Late model Supers? Or where could I find a roll cage or instructions on turing my super into a Convertible??

Roll cage? I hope you don't plan on driving the car on the road after you do that, because those aren't street legal?

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Are you saying that you believe roll cages affect the legality of it being on the road? That is certainly not the case. Maybe I am misunderstanding your assertion.

Mon Jun 09, 2008 10:01 am

GreeneHoosier wrote: Icy wrote: cajunfeather wrote: Are there any kits for Late model Supers? Or where could I find a roll cage or instructions on turing my super into a Convertible??

Roll cage? I hope you don't plan on driving the car on the road after you do that, because those aren't street legal?

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Are you saying that you believe roll cages affect the legality of it being on the road? That is certainly not the case. Maybe I am misunderstanding your assertion.

Check state/local laws regarding the legality of a roll cage in a vehicle. In many states, they are illegal for street vehicles.

Mon Jun 09, 2008 10:16 am

I was thinking 50 state legal, but I could be wrong. The federal government even certifies padding for use on roll cages for street use that is 50 state legal.

Mon Jun 09, 2008 11:45 am

I've been building cages for over 40 years and never heard of a state that,, they are not street legal in ,,including Idaho...

I love the trem hack job ,, This means some of the most sought after VW's are Hack job's ???? and that all vert's up till the late 70's were hack jobs.

Jam sure karma body works would agree

Mon Jun 09, 2008 12:40 pm

towd wrote: I love the trem hack job ,, This means some of the most sought after VW's are Hack job's ???? and that all vert's up till the late 70's were hack jobs.

Jam sure karma body works would agree

I have no idea what your talking about. Jelly and pre 70's verts?

He wants to cut the top off his bug and build a roll cage to compensate for the lack of support. Then end result is a hacked up car no one would want to buy.

Mon Jun 09, 2008 12:49 pm

Hacked off top's can be done well.

Mon Jun 09, 2008 12:52 pm

piemat wrote: towd wrote: I love the trem hack job ,, This means some of the most sought after VW's are Hack job's ???? and that all vert's up till the late 70's were hack jobs.

Jam sure karma body works would agree

I have no idea what your talking about. Jelly and pre 70's verts?

He wants to cut the top off his bug and build a roll cage to compensate for the lack of support. Then end result is a hacked up car no one would want to buy.

What he is referring to is how Karmann made the verts.

Mon Jun 09, 2008 2:03 pm

GreeneHoosier wrote: Hacked off top's can be done well.

Not a big fan of bajas for myself...but that one is sweet!

Mon Jun 09, 2008 3:18 pm

if you're looking for something fun to do why not make your car into a german looker? just another thing to do to a plain 'ol super

Mon Jun 09, 2008 5:29 pm

Quote: I have no idea what your talking about. Jelly and pre 70's verts?

He wants to cut the top off his bug and build a roll cage to compensate for the lack of support. Then end result is a hacked up car no one would want to buy

LOL,, so sorry to confuse you,, I just got out of bed when that was written ,,, It's a no brainer to figure out when someone miss' a key ...

my guess is there's many that have no clue how vert's were made ... along with a few of the other coach built cars...

Here is a guy with an Idea,, but what he gets is put down,, told it's not legal,, told he's a hacker .... which seems to be one of the biggest thrill half you people have,,, put the other guy down ...

There's a difference between a doer and a talker ...If the Blue one above is the car I think it's is...Thats about a $25,000 to $30,000 car...

Sy ya add a roll cage and HACK the car,, there's no vaue in it your right ... LOL

Mon Jun 09, 2008 5:39 pm

piemat wrote: The possibilities are endless but most involve destroying the car. :twisted:
:roll:

Mon Jun 09, 2008 6:39 pm

towd wrote: Here is a guy with an Idea,, but what he gets is put down,, told it's not legal,, told he's a hacker .... which seems to be one of the biggest thrill half you people have,,, put the other guy down ...

I think it comes from being the "other guy"

You know towd, you have a point. I really think you are a stand up guy who is very knowledgeable. I respect that.

Mon Jun 09, 2008 6:47 pm

stuper super. :roll:

Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:54 pm

GreeneHoosier wrote: Hacked off top's can be done well.

If only it had a hood, windshield, rear lights, seats or an engine. It's not "done" it's just "started".

Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:16 pm

towd wrote: Quote: I have no idea what your talking about. Jelly and pre 70's verts?

He wants to cut the top off his bug and build a roll cage to compensate for the lack of support. Then end result is a hacked up car no one would want to buy

LOL,, so sorry to confuse you,, I just got out of bed when that was written ,,, It's a no brainer to figure out when someone miss' a key ...

my guess is there's many that have no clue how vert's were made ... along with a few of the other coach built cars...

Here is a guy with an Idea,, but what he gets is put down,, told it's not legal,, told he's a hacker .... which seems to be one of the biggest thrill half you people have,,, put the other guy down ...

There's a difference between a doer and a talker ...If the Blue one above is the car I think it's is...Thats about a $25,000 to $30,000 car...

Sy ya add a roll cage and HACK the car,, there's no vaue in it your right ... LOL :roll: I've seen a lot of "doers" screw up a lot of vehicles. Also, just because $25K is spent on a creation doesn't mean that's it's worth.

Mon Jun 09, 2008 10:58 pm