C2 question, maybe stupid.

[Joseph R.]

Regarding C2's, if one has the body stripped of exterior panels, is there any difference between a convertible and a coupe body structure (from the firewall back & excluding doors and birdcage)????
Thanks, Joseph Rock

[Mike M.]

Re: C2 question, maybe stupid.

rear surrounds differ. mike

[mike cobine]

Re: C2 question, maybe stupid.

So do the rear bulkhead panels. One curves to fit the fastback, the other to fit the flat deck.

[mike cobine]

Maybe a better question is what do you want

to do with it? Are you making a convertible out of a coupe, a coupe out of a convertible, repairing one with the other, or building a Grand Sport kit?

[Joseph R.]

Re: Maybe a better question is what do you want

Looking at the potential of a convertible, devoid of exterior panels to build a Grand Sport Prototype coupe. The plan is for fixed headlights, slightly widened fenders, GT "trunklid", etc.

[mike cobine]

Re: Maybe a better question is what do you want

You will need the upper birdcage and I think the front at the windshield is slightly different. I think the birdcage uprights at the back of the doors are different at the top of the fender in the convertible and the coupe, but I doubt it is much.

Not that it will matter that much, since if you are fabricating a body, you can easily fabricate a few changes in the birdcage.

You will have items like the deck hinges and the convertible top mounting plates that are unnecessary.

[Wayne W.]

Re: Maybe a better question is what do you want

The floor (tub) is the same. There is an extension for the coupe rear roof line. The fenders are the same. The front is the same.