Convertible/coupe door compatibility

[Garageaholic]

How difficult is it to adapt a coupe door to work on a convertible?


Other than the obvious cutting of the window trim, how difficult is it?


Anybody have any pictures??

[Dave]

No workie. The Verts have larger/higher rockers, and I suspect that even the outer skin is different.

[Erick]

Not only that, the whole window is different. Convertibles do not have a frame that go all around the car since we lack the B pillar.

[Garageaholic]

Ok then..

What about replacing the window/motor/regulator from a coupe and removing the triangle window and frame somehow...

I know that anything could be done... but is it difficult to do?

[WillisE30]

Yes.

[direction88]

I think you would be better off forgetting the re-invention of the wheel and just attempting to get the proper cabrio door. Unless you want the bragging rights of doing all that BS?

[Erik j]

Doesnt that little window help support the windscreen when you roll over and have the windscreen cave in on you??

[DaveSmed]

You could get the door from an '89 Camaro to work if you try hard enough.

[OrganicMechanic]

I have bolted a vert door on a coupe and the lines match. If you don`t mind the frame removal and lack of small triangle windows then go for it.