Mikelly Posted June 21, 2000 Share Posted June 21, 2000 Anyone have any advice on sites with technical data on doing a convertible conversion for the 76 Z Chris has given me? I know about Matt Millens site, and MadMan Adams site, but any others out there??? Mike ------------------ "I will not be a spectator in the sport of life!" mjk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisK Posted June 21, 2000 Share Posted June 21, 2000 Velo Rossa is a roadster and the manual has instuctions on where to cut, and of course, frame mods so it doesn't fall apart! I have the manual and can try to scan the appropriate pages and send them to you, if you wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted June 21, 2000 Share Posted June 21, 2000 Don't forget Steve Graber's Velo Rossa! ------------------ Drax240z 1973 240z - L28TURBO transplant on the way! http://members.xoom.com/r_lewis/datsun.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted June 21, 2000 Author Share Posted June 21, 2000 I'd love to see any drawings you have. I've got nothing against the VelaRossa kit, but I want to keep it closer to the look of a Zcar. However, the removal and replacement of the roof and hatch area is what I'm looking at, as well as welding in the support and added re-inforcements! Mike ------------------ "I will not be a spectator in the sport of life!" mjk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisK Posted June 21, 2000 Share Posted June 21, 2000 The VR reenforcing kit is basically square tube, 1"x1". Rear strut towers are tied together, & then triangulated, with the tube from the rear strut tower forward to the frame rail reenforcements(2 pcs, stacked, to the firewall. the tube is bent 17 degrees to allow entry into the car. I have the pics, some are more helpful than others. Another idea someone else had asked before was doing a Targa Top. Same basic idea, no "T", and no fabricating of the rear deck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted June 22, 2000 Share Posted June 22, 2000 Hey Mike there is a pretty nice convertible on auto trader online. mabey you could contact him on the details,, but it does look great. Tony ------------------ 74 260, sbc 350, 700r4, and a few little HP Mods.just gettin started good. www.speedtechcoatings.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Dreamer Posted June 22, 2000 Share Posted June 22, 2000 Mikelly, VR Engineering sells a spyder kit for the Z, plus a manual. ------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted June 27, 2000 Share Posted June 27, 2000 Mike, I meant to tell you tonight while you were over that I believe Z Therapy sells a video for the convertible conversion. By the way, thanks again for your help tonight!!! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisK Posted June 27, 2000 Share Posted June 27, 2000 I recieved the new VR Engineering catalog & price sheet today. They have the "Origin" kit which has all you need to go topless. I didn't realize how much straight Z & ZX stuff they have. Anyway, www.kitcarz.com, Z Spyder has pics of what you might be looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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