Full Convertible Conversion

[djtejas]

Who has done, or been involved in a full convertible conversion to a 76-91?

Was it worth the work? From articles I've seen, it doesn't look that difficult.

I've seen several 73-75 K5's around that are being parted out recently and I'm interested in doing the full convertible on my 83.

 

[boz42]

It just depends on how nice you want it to be. If you wanted it to appear stock it would take more time & money. The doors are the biggest deal IMO the full vert rigs have cut down doors that have gussets added into the space where the B post is, a little plastic cover over that, & a different rear window track.

If you had a donor rig with good doors, windshield frame & a top, it would not be bad.

 

[djtejas]

What about additional support in the frame since there is less structural rigidity after removing the cab top?

 

[boz42]

Yes you would need to add a cage or build rocker boxes like the original ones had. Something to re-inforce the cab.