I assume (?) the 72 convertible frame is different from the hard top frame like earlier years where the convertible frame is boxed; am I correct?

Are there other structual differences between the convertible and hard top? Any structual crossbracing, etc.?

A gentleman wrote me asking this as he's contemplating cutting the top off a hardtop and turn it into, essentially, a roadster. Don't ask me why... :confused:

According to the Hollander Interchange ,the '71-72 2 DR.,H.T. & Conv. use the same frame.
Hollander # 1943 which is GM P/N 6263668.
That P/N has 14 applications.
You have an e-mail.

Duh, didn't even think to look in the Hollander book. Anyone have thoughts on crossbracing the hard top body for rigidity if cutting off the roof?

I'd think that the Conv. body would have some additional bracing/support built in as the frame doesn't.
Does the assembly manual show any bracing/support/structures that would allow the same frame for everything but the 'Camino?

I may be wrong but I would say the frame for the conv and the HT are the same other than the boxed area.

There are two more body mounts right at the cowl area on a vert.

Some good info here that might help you out- http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=168348

MrBreez