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That's a way too ambitious project for me.
Depending on the model, the sedan windows can be quite
different, for example '57-'58 Plymouths, on which the sedan windows are tapered
at the back and the vent windows are different. Thus the window tracks in
the doors would be all wrong.
You'd have to deal with reinforcing the stub "B" pillar to
support the door striker. Then you'd have to modify or replace the rear
panels to accommodate the hardtop rear window hardware which swivels rather than
lowers. You'd have to adapt the roof rails to accept the hardtop window
channel.
Not sure what Paul meant by 4 to 2 door conversion-- just
welding up the back doors and filling? Or hanging a 2 door plus quarters
on a 4 door? Anyways, it sounded like a sedan to sedan
conversion.
--Roger van Hoy, Washougal, WA, '55 DeSoto, '58 DeSoto, '42
DeSoto, '66 Plymouth, '41 Dodge
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, December 02, 2005 11:01
PM
Subject: [FWDLK] Fwd: Body
Conversions
Paul's thoughts on 4dr to 2dr conversions bring to
mind one of my questions: What, aside from the dividing upper post stops
a 2-dr sedan from becoming a 2dr hardtop? Obviously the side window(s)
are longer. But is it only the rear side window, or is the front side
window longer as well? Assume the top window channel is also different,
but can a 2dr sedan be converted to a 2dr hardtop easily with a saws-all, a
sander to smooth the cuts, and the different parts?
Larry (in cold,
blustery Akron)
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