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Title: Anyone seen one of these in person?
Post by: BGlover67 on May 06, 2020, 10:30:38 PM
They look kinda interesting. 
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Post by: 2112 on May 07, 2020, 12:38:25 AM
Pretty cool.

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Post by: Bill on May 07, 2020, 05:47:07 AM
I saw the demonstration model several years ago at Carlisle, know someone in NJ that has one. They rattle when driven on the highway and twisty local roads, but they do look exceptionally cool  8)
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Post by: CharlesTurner on May 07, 2020, 10:11:26 AM
That roof has to be very heavy!
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Post by: Krelboyne on May 07, 2020, 10:50:05 AM
Pretty cool until you need to get into the trunk.   ???
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Post by: deathsled on May 07, 2020, 11:03:38 AM
Interesting how seamless it blends. Wasn't there an R Model in Belgium that was actually turned into a coupe back in the 60s?
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Post by: KR Convertible on May 07, 2020, 11:24:59 AM
I have a hardtop for my Fbird.  It was on the car when it was delivered, but hasn't been on since (9 yrs).  Weighs a ton.
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Post by: Fast Fords on May 07, 2020, 12:12:43 PM
I have a brochure that does a coupe into a Mustang convert. Coupe maybe easier to handle but still probable weighs a lot to put on.
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Post by: honker on May 07, 2020, 03:46:58 PM
Thanks for posting, that's pretty neat, I wonder how it's bolted down ? on a convertible maybe they use  the latches at the

windshield ?

Here's one I have in my files in England in the 60's, looks like a convertible with a fast back, there is that seam at the rear fender ?

Mike
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Post by: TJinSA on May 07, 2020, 04:05:19 PM
A convertibles A-pilars are completely encased in stainless; that has to.be a fastback.
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Post by: tesgt350 on May 07, 2020, 04:15:37 PM
Quote from: honker on May 07, 2020, 03:46:58 PM
Thanks for posting, that's pretty neat, I wonder how it's bolted down ? on a convertible maybe they use  the latches at the

windshield ?

Here's one I have in my files in England in the 60's, looks like a convertible with a fast back, there is that seam at the rear fender ?

Mike
Nope, that's an actual Fastback.  No break at the Windshield Top area.
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Post by: honker on May 07, 2020, 04:53:26 PM
deathsled, is this the one in Belgium you're talking about ? 5R539.

It was just a thought on the red car I posted  ::) learn something everyday  ;) thanks guys !

Mike
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Post by: deathsled on May 07, 2020, 05:00:31 PM
That would be the one, Mike. Sad to see it chopped up like that.
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Post by: shelbymann1970 on May 07, 2020, 09:51:14 PM
My friend has a weird car that "could have been" done in Dearborn(no docs yet). Looks real close to the prototype 63 Mustang II(built off of a 64.5 hardtop). Built off of a hardtop. I helped him take off the hardtop the first time he did and I can attest to how heavy a removable hardtop roof is. Gary
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Post by: fm hipo gt 1966 on May 08, 2020, 08:52:47 AM
Quote from: honker on May 07, 2020, 04:53:26 PM
deathsled, is this the one in Belgium you're talking about ? 5R539.

It was just a thought on the red car I posted  ::) learn something everyday  ;) thanks guys !

Mike
Claude Dubois was the driver at that time if I remember well.
I could find more details if needed.
Yann (from France)
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Post by: csheff on May 08, 2020, 12:04:23 PM
Not one of those but a retractable one
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Post by: corbins on May 08, 2020, 08:29:43 PM
FB turned vert ??  Wonder what they did underneath? inner rockers, floor supports ? Interior seatriser  floor support installed ?  Without all the convertible structural pieces in place , that would be one twisty ride.