[MrBill66Malibu]

I own a 66 malibu and would like to convert it to a convertible, has anyone done this ? are there kits available ?, any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks, Bill

 

[gigem]

My advice - don't do it. Sell your car and buy a convertible if that's what you want. To do it right would be a ton of work, and you would never get that money back when it came time to sell.

 

[136679ss]

My advice - don't do it. Sell your car and buy a convertible if that's what you want. To do it right would be a ton of work, and you would never get that money back when it came time to sell.

I would have to agree with gigem, even if you have one of the custom companies who specialize in converting to verts, it would cost you a fortune, make your car virtually worthless, and you more than likely would not be able to use any of the "factory" stuff if something broke, went wrong down the road. I'm sure it can be done, I just wouldn't do it personally. Jason.

 

[ChevysRus]

There is a '66 convertible on Ebay right now that is a project car for $3K. Blue with a black top.

Have at it!

 

[67shovel]

I used to work at a convertible conversion shop in the 80's. Those things were junk. Cars never felt tight again. Kinda like driving a rubber hinge around.

 

[allengator]

the only way I think it could work out is if you found a rusted old donor car with a bad frame....
Box your frame, then yank the convert body... fix the floors and 1/4's that will no doubt be swiss cheese, re-use your current doors, trunklid, interior, etc.....

On second thought, maybe buying a rebuildable convertible IS a better option?

 

[MrBill66Malibu]

thanks for everyones response, this truly is a great forum we have !!!!!!!!!!! I going to check out that project car, thanks again Bill