I'm assuming that you’re referring to the rockers - they had to be removed to facilitate the frame welding...
If you’re referring to the roof - then
Both! At a glance one would almost think that the car has been vandalized (except for the fact that the wing is still there ). So - when do we get to see it with the rockers back on?
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B&BSpyder Member
Posts: 104 From: Clearwater, FL Registered: Oct 2003
What is the price of the B and B convertible conversion running? I am talking parts and labor out the door.
Exoticse A complete convertible (minus paint) is $5500. That's subframe, top frame with removable targa, cloth and fiberglass (header, decklid vents, quarter panels). Paint cost obviously depends on the current paint, if it's fresh paint that can be matched (or blended) it's not to bad , if you want something like what we did for John Parks car it might set off the "check wallet light" Joyce
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FieroMonkey Member
Posts: 3294 From: poway,CA,USA Registered: Nov 2002
I never thought that much about a targa, until I drove a Vette with one, and I sure liked it. Also happens that he had a few for the car, and had the solid tinted glass one in the day I drove it. Nice!!!
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madcurl Member
Posts: 21401 From: In a Van down by the Kern River Registered: Jul 2003
Basic installation runs $1300. price may vary due to some mods if any are made, Bill
So it's $1300 installed, right?
Chester, I'ed just got off the phone with your doctor and he said that due to the vehical being a "targa-top" your blood pressure might cause nauseness and sudden bout of jiberous talk. To avoid this condition just send the car over to Caleefornia and I'll handle it from here. hehehehe. Looking good!
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B&BSpyder Member
Posts: 104 From: Clearwater, FL Registered: Oct 2003
Hmmm, somehow that total has doubled in only a few days
Were i posted the price of the installation that was only installation and three posts of posts prior I had quoted the price of the kit it was my mistake I didn't add the 2 of them together. So the price has not double it is still the same. Bill
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chester Member
Posts: 4063 From: State of insanity...moved in and comfortably numb... Registered: Jun 2001
Wow, you're sitting low in that sucker! I take it Archie lowers the seats as part of his chop tops? I was wondering how you'd have enough head room (well, you've got PLENTY, now, but you know what I mean).
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Apr 18th, 2004
ca_xtreme Member
Posts: 536 From: vacaville, ca Registered: Aug 2003
just to add my 2cents car looks great i love the targa top ...... but you need to get some new door panels one from a 4cyl model ones with out the molding on them the archie scoops look sooooooo much better with out them IMHO.....*i have pics of what mine look like see sig or ask*
so when ya gonna paint it or do you have more surprises in mind? and what color?
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madcurl Member
Posts: 21401 From: In a Van down by the Kern River Registered: Jul 2003
Wow, you're sitting low in that sucker! I take it Archie lowers the seats as part of his chop tops? I was wondering how you'd have enough head room (well, you've got PLENTY, now, but you know what I mean).
Yeah, Archie lowers the seats or flatened the railings for a chop. Enough head room? If your taller than Archie, I'd be worried. I think, anyone over 6'2" should have a problem. On my choptop, I had the headliner fabric removed. That's at least 1/16" there?
Chester, the car looks great man! i may have to bring the Fiero Redux down to FL for a targa now? Question: Have any pics of the targa top inside the trunk? I know the shop mentioned about modifing the trunk for storage. Any other(s) pics with the targa top on the car? Or with diferent angles?
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B&BSpyder Member
Posts: 104 From: Clearwater, FL Registered: Oct 2003
Chester, the car looks great man! i may have to bring the Fiero Redux down to FL for a targa now? Question: Have any pics of the targa top inside the trunk? I know the shop mentioned about modifing the trunk for storage. Any other(s) pics with the targa top on the car? Or with diferent angles?
We didn't put it in the trunk because of the nos! We are working on other alternatives Heres one more for you and we will let Chester post the rest when he gets home.
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madcurl Member
Posts: 21401 From: In a Van down by the Kern River Registered: Jul 2003
Man! That looks sweet! question: Now that the undercarage is welded in place, how can one get to the fuel pump? Or did you make a alternative opening from inside the car?
Chester has a "new" targa top plus this guy is smilling way too much. He's even sport'n new sun shades. He'd better leave Clearwater or ther're be a "new" Sunny Crockett in town, hehehehehe.
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Posts: 4368 From: Flint, MI USA Registered: Sep 2000
...... but you need to get some new door panels one from a 4cyl model ones with out the molding on them
Not sure if you caught the post but Rob said he's working on shaved door handle skins however are not on the car yet. My bet is they don't have the lower trim.
Man! That looks sweet! question: Now that the undercarage is welded in place, how can one get to the fuel pump? Or did you make a alternative opening from inside the car?
The frame has a removable bolt in center section. You can remove it to drop the tank.
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Archie Member
Posts: 9436 From: Las Vegas, NV Registered: Dec 1999
Okay Chester should be home by now? I just check the weather station and its raining over in your neck of the woods, right? So that stop your smiling and take takes some pic please. Hehehehehehe
Experiences?
How does it feel?
How heavy is the targa top?
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chester Member
Posts: 4063 From: State of insanity...moved in and comfortably numb... Registered: Jun 2001
Okay Chester should be home by now? I just check the weather station and its raining over in your neck of the woods, right? So that stop your smiling and take takes some pic please. Hehehehehehe
Experiences?
How does it feel?
How heavy is the targa top?
I just pulled in at 5:30 this afternoon, had to unload the car and curio cabinet that my wife bought on eBay in Gainesville, and tried to head out to she her in the hospital Unfortunately, my Intrepid decided to develop a rod knock so I never made it there. I'm beat. I'll post in the am.
I have an interesting story about flying Hondas to tell tomorrow as well...
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Posts: 21401 From: In a Van down by the Kern River Registered: Jul 2003
I just pulled in at 5:30 this afternoon, had to unload the car and curio cabinet that my wife bought on eBay in Gainesville, and tried to head out to she her in the hospital Unfortunately, my Intrepid decided to develop a rod knock so I never made it there. I'm beat. I'll post in the am.
I have an interesting story about flying Hondas to tell tomorrow as well...
Sorry to here about your wife. I hope she gets well soon.
I can't wait too hear about the Honda story.
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Apr 19th, 2004
chester Member
Posts: 4063 From: State of insanity...moved in and comfortably numb... Registered: Jun 2001
I have a couple more pics that I took in Florida. I haven't had the time to take any here as the weather today got shitty. When it gets nice and I get past all this with the Intrepid, the wife blah blah...I'll take the car out, wash it and shoot some good photos. It needs some items addressed that we just ran ot of time on and some finish work, but nothing major. I love the feel of the open roof!! I can't reall drive it till I replumb the cooling system (decided to change a few things) and get the windsheild resealed - there's NO sealent on the whole top edge of the windsheild. I don't know about any flex yet. If any car would put it to the test it will be mine since the clutch is so chattery...Anyway here are a few pics to get you by...
Topless - my fav all around
Top on.
This one amused me. The car looks like its smiling - happy to come home!!
Now I need a new sig - again!
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Master Tuner Akimoto Member
Posts: 2267 From: South Florida,USA Registered: Jul 2003
Sweet ride, targa looks awesome with the chop. Personally I'd lose the wing though. I think it'd flow much better wing'less. Just my opinion.
hmmmmm....I think he's going for the Mean-Race car look? Plus it's "black." With black, you just can't have the "happy-easy going" look. The wing does match the rims and aluminum front air-dam which, in-turn matches the engine. IMO just bring the wing back 1-2" before painting it. It makes the car look "elongated." A metal front air deflector might do the trick for the front, but that's a different look w/the 355 nose, right?
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GTFiero1 Member
Posts: 6508 From: Camden County NJ Registered: Sep 2001
The targa chop-top is just badass, but boy i cant stand that front fascia, just loooks way too long and added on to me when the rest of the car looks natural
At a glance one would almost think that the car has been vandalized (except for the fact that the wing is still there 
