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Old 11-26-2023, 01:13 PM
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Default Rodd's '69 Camaro Convertible Hardtop
Just finished version 2.0 of this car. We originally finished and debuted at SEMA 2018. The customer wished he would've started with a coupe but we lost the vote to build a whole new car. It came back this year to build a removable hard top looking as close to a coupe as possible, as well as make some stereo upgrades and install a Holley 12.3" dash. It was a nerve-racking project fabricating the top on a painted car but got it done.

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You did a great job making that top look right.
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Looks amazing! Awesome job guys!
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Some fab shots of the process. Used an AMD 69 coupe roof skin and 2016 Camaro roof skin on top, then fabbed to rest.
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That is impressive. The fact that you did it on a PAINTED car is incredible. I'm afraid to do the littlest things on my car and scratch it. Just so well executed.
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That is impressive. The fact that you did it on a PAINTED car is incredible. I'm afraid to do the littlest things on my car and scratch it. Just so well executed.
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First time I've seen a hardtop for a convertible first gen. Looks amazing! Great work.
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