The windshield frame on the E bodies has the same rake on both hardtop and convertibles. B bodies are different.

WHAT ABOUT THE GUTTER SECTION? MINE IS ROTTED AND I CAN'T FIND ANYBODY SELLING NEW SECTIONS.

On E bodies they are the same,hardtop and convertible. They take the exact same glass also. B body convertibles use the same windshields as 4 doors and wagons. The vent window frames on B body convertibles are unique to the convertible.

The windshield frame angle is the same. However there are some differences when it comes to the sides of the windshield Frame. They differ in thickness. Modification is needed

Convertcuda Ken

I can repair those no problem. This is a reply to the gutters

KEn

Reply to Alan,
I put the factory convertible rockers back into the hardtop conversion. This is the step that most people do not do. Actually, I have never meant anybody who has yet. This step by far is the hardest. "bar none"

Reply to chargervert,
E-body convertible glass is totally different than e-body hardtop glass.

Convertible Front Glass - has the upper corner cut to a point

Convertible Rear Glass - Are smaller in size by about 4"

I purchased a car from Ken after going to see the cars at Barrett-Jackson in 2007. My eyes fell out of my sockets when I saw three beautifully done E-bodies in the garage -- the quality is second to none. If you are happy with a Barrett-Jackson quality car, then I would buy my car there. If you want something that is good enough to fool judges at the Nats or Carlisle, then Ken is your guy. Experience is something that one cannot purchase at any price, and Ken knows what works and what does not and I know he would not steer anyone wrong on a convertible conversion.

So again, if quality is what you are after, give Ken a ring. I have been smiling ear to ear ever since I purchased the Curious Yellow car from him.

Mark

Hi Mark,
Man I have not talked to you in awhile. Do you have any side shots to show these folks on moparts.

Thanks Ken

Sorry about that - just wanted to make aure everyone knows I guess. I think convertible glass was thicker than hardtop for the front window.

Ken

Nice work on these conversions!

Reading thru this post it seems that the "kit" consists of some/all of a donor original convertible for pieces and parts. This is the same basis that the company convertible conversions had or started with before they closed shop.

Assuming no vert donor parts car exists, will your kit be complete?

Hi Larry,
Up to this time I have been able to find donor cars. A person just has to look in the right places. If the parts are missing or rusted out I make the neccessary repairs and move on. There are some parts I can not reproduce but any part can be repaired if you have something for a pattern to go off of. I have like 3 kits right now and misc pieces. Plus I know were I can get my hands on more. It just a matter of money and how bad the person wants it. Getting the kit is easy part - turning it into a convertible is a process of many steps and forward thinking.

Ken

So basically you take a good solid hardtop and make into a convertible.
Transfer the cuda convertible number stamps from the rad cradle and cowl from the rusty convertible along with the other convertible parts, place the vin tag from the convertible onto the remade car.
Sounds like a plan but what is the legality of it?

Sorry but that the vin tag on the hardtops stays the same. no vin tag switching that would be illegal.

This photo shows more of the type of quality work that Ken can do. This was a coupe that was made into a convertible. He split the car to install the convertible reinforcements in the rockers; factory reinforcements. Then the car was put back together with plug welds and then it was finished off to look like spot welds -- not for the timid.

I just wanted to give you guys some more information on what kind of guy you may be dealing with. The guy has walked the walk and be assured that you will be getting good information from a knowledgeable source.

Mark

Heres a part I am currently reproducing for Challenger and Cuda convertibles. This piece supports the inner brace that supports the top. It located between the wheel cap and the inner brace. This piece is usually rotted away. Cuda and Challenger are different on this piece. Check out the spot welds for attention to detail.

another view

last view. Stay tuned more pics to come when I get a chance. Thanks for looking.