As I've been putting some money into my 04, there's been a thought bouncing around inside my head. Get this: I was thinking of chopping my Impala and making it a removable hard-top.I am considering two methods: targa and T-top.

Obviously, my main concern is structural. Going targa, if I were to strengthen the A pillar and C pillar, i.e. over the windshield and rear window, should that provide ample integrity? And if I were to just T-top it, it seems that a modified T bar would be safe as well.

Keep in mind I'm not a harsh driver and I'm not planning to roll my car. But I'd like to be 100% sure I do this right.

Other than the structural stuff, it seems like a fairly easy and straightforward job to chop the roof and B pillar. I know it's not practical, but I love my Impala and this would be a really great way to increase versatility and get some looks in the process.

Let me know what you guys think! I also want to know which you think would look better, if they're both viable options.

 

the ting is with the impala is they get theyre body stiffness from the roof. if you remove it you need add to the sub from to make it more ridged. i think ive seen someone mod their but its been years ago. did you search online

 

That's the thing, I wonder how hard that reinforcement would be, or if it would be worth it at all. I did my best to look, but didn't see any mods like that at all.

 

when you buy a convertible they tend to weigh more than a non-convertible of the same model

 

I'll just take the doors off and call it a day