Transparent Roof.

m4a1mustang

Found this picture from the AM Performance build.



Looks like we've got a simple aluminum body panel with a brace to support the panel itself from caving in at the centerline, but not to provide structural support to the actual frame. We should be able to cut this out and install a glass roof without any (structural) issues.

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m4a1mustang

Of course we probably should just talk to Shell.

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Lemers

TopGone did a targa for the Z. I'm sure there is enough research there to tell you what can be cut and what needs reinforcement.

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Mike

and remember, the corvette has a removable roof panel to begin with, so its just a lexan skin on the same frame. comes as an option from the factory, solid roof, transparent roof or both, your choice

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This?

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AdobePhil

I was thinking of the same exact car. I would think you'd need the side supports for this implementation though.

Econ

i'm sorry but that T-Top is pretty ugly imo

m4a1mustang

Agreed. The roof line is lost.

A nice tinted glass roof would look sick, though. And the driving experience would be totally different. An open air driving experience without all of that nasty pollen.

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spearfish25

I'd leave the supports running along the tops of the windows (A pillar to B pillar). Then just pull off the glass rectangular panel that forms the roof.

An easy way to know is to pull the interior roof liner. Apparently, it's easy to pull off once the rear mirror is removed.

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Econ

I agree. The only things that would worry me in regards to the glass roof:

1) Cost (can we do it for under $2k)
2) Functionaility (leaks, aerodynamics, noise issues)
3) Looks (does it maintain the same lines, and does it look right from the outside)
4) Resale Value (could hurt the value of the car a lot)

m4a1mustang

Yep, those are definitely important structural pieces, and they provide for a very dramatic roofline.

If someone makes a glass roof kit for the Z I would hope they included a pull-out blind for when you wanted to close things up and block the light.

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All valid points. If a Mustang kit cost $1,000 a number of years ago I would expect the Z kit to cost at least $500 more due to likely fewer sales and the more complex roof design. There's a lot more curvature to the Z's roof.

I think as long as the replacement glass mirrored the stock roof's shape there would be no aero issues. If the seals are good there shouldn't be any leaking but obviously over time who knows how well it would hold up.

Looks would be fine, I think. I'd assume the glass would be tinted so it should look like the cars that have their roofs painted or overlayed in black.

Resale... I suppose it could be a blessing or a curse!

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spearfish25

Something nice like this:

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m4a1mustang

Gotta keep it classy.

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