CLASS RACER FORUM - View Single Post - 4th gen Firebird build, are "T Tops" a strength issue?

Kegracing · 09-12-2016, 10:15 AM

Not sure about shipping weight. Could look at the NHRA guides and see if it shows a difference.

Not sure if customer wants the T top look, but I remember seeing a car long time ago that the guy had made metal covers to replace the glass. Do not remember any details, was long time ago. Sure this would take a lot of fab work, but might be able to do some aluminum covers and save some (lot) weight and still have structure. With cage in place and twist eliminated from car frame, would not need the OEM structure of the tops. Also rain/water leaks not as big a concern with race car?

Just some early Monday morning race car thoughts - when I should be working! LOL.

Ken

09-12-2016, 10:15 AM	#6
Kegracing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Red Oak, TX Posts: 441 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 4th gen Firebird build, are "T Tops" a strength issue? Not sure about shipping weight. Could look at the NHRA guides and see if it shows a difference. Not sure if customer wants the T top look, but I remember seeing a car long time ago that the guy had made metal covers to replace the glass. Do not remember any details, was long time ago. Sure this would take a lot of fab work, but might be able to do some aluminum covers and save some (lot) weight and still have structure. With cage in place and twist eliminated from car frame, would not need the OEM structure of the tops. Also rain/water leaks not as big a concern with race car? Just some early Monday morning race car thoughts - when I should be working! LOL. Ken