Anyone have experience with cutting a Ghibli coupe

I don't think that every spyder is better looking than its sister coupe, even tho' they're uniformly more valuable. However, the Ghibli is best (IMHO) dressed as a convertible. Anyone know anything about, or have any experience with, converting a coupe to a spyder? My coupe is a decent rust-free example, but not anything spectacular, so I was thinking about a conversion. I'd appreciate any opinions. It's an early (616) car. thanx s

 

Now that Ghibli coupe prices are finally appreciating into some decent money you are taking a chance on throwing yours in the trash.

 

Not from experience, but I think you'd best start with comparing the partsbooks. The Ghibli will need considerable stiffening to make it drive anywhere near right. The partsbooks may give you a clue as to how and where this was done, but will tell you nothing about the thickness of sheetmetal used, for instance.

Doing a proper conversion will cost a small fortune. If you're planning to go the economic route, forget it, you'd be better off selling the coupe and buy another convertible car.

That said, a Ghibli spyder is a fantastic looking automobile..

 

Too late now, I just finished cutting the roof off with my trusty Sawzall...only kidding. thanx for the advice. I'm sure it's not gonna happen....looking for an excuse not to fix my AC! thanx again. steve
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