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Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53077 06/05/06 09:09 PM Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 88 Chesapeake,VA Ron 67 Member Ron 67 Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 88 Chesapeake,VA Just wandering who drives what on here. I seem to see alot of conv. sigs. on here, and even on E-bay, the number of convertables to hardtops for sale is more than I would have thought. So what ya drive' n? Convertable here.

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53078 06/05/06 09:11 PM Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 6,986 ft.laud.fl.broward 69firebirdman Requiescat In Pace 69firebirdman Requiescat In Pace Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 6,986 ft.laud.fl.broward I like the hard tops best info@firebirdman.com 954-721-1459 www.firebirdman.com http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n251/69firebirdman/pinespontshow_1.gif

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53079 06/05/06 09:14 PM Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 11,905 Michigan Yellowbird Valued Mentor Yellowbird Valued Mentor Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 11,905 Michigan Nothing like a convertible, top down, sunglasses on, cruising on the open freeway! Nothing wrong with a coupe, either, especially on a rainy or brutally sunny day. So...own one or more of each! Vikki 1969 Goldenrod Yellow / black 400 convertible numbers matching https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2013168131146&l=a52249adda 1968 Meridian Turquoise / Dark Turquoise 400 4 speed convertible Restoration Gallery http://thefirstgensite.com

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53080 06/05/06 09:20 PM Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,534 Low Country FirebirdMike Member FirebirdMike Member Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,534 Low Country vert.

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53081 06/05/06 09:30 PM Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 14,265 Michigan F Fbody69 Valued Mentor Fbody69 Valued Mentor F Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 14,265 Michigan Gotta have both. And one has to be a 4 speed.

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53082 06/05/06 09:54 PM Joined: May 2005 Posts: 95 Canandaigua NY thorpe69 Member thorpe69 Member Joined: May 2005 Posts: 95 Canandaigua NY I agree with Fbody..one of each. Craig 1969 Firebird Convertible #s Matching http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v202/thorpe67rs/1969%20Pontiac%20Firebird%20Convertible/ 1967 Camaro RallySport http://www.camaros.net/showroom/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=14826

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53083 06/05/06 10:07 PM Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 6,137 Likes: 45 Illinois Jimc2002 Administrator Jimc2002 Administrator Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 6,137 Likes: 45 Illinois My convertible maximizes the fun of driving in my old age. Come to think of it, it maximized the fun of driving in my youth. Even red lights are not as annoying when sitting in a rumbling '68 convert. Jim '68 400HO Conv.

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53084 06/05/06 10:32 PM Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 271 Huntington Beach CA bhiggins3 Member bhiggins3 Member Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 271 Huntington Beach CA Vert for cruzin and coup for power. Brian 69 ragtop, Original 350 auto

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53085 06/05/06 10:40 PM Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 156 Lithia Springs GA. R Roderick Member Roderick Member R Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 156 Lithia Springs GA. 1 Convertible 2 Coupes all 4 speed I love them both

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53086 06/06/06 12:05 AM Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,859 Crown Point, IN (NW Indiana) 68 BLKBRD Member 68 BLKBRD Member Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,859 Crown Point, IN (NW Indiana) Coupe, always seemed to be more of a true muscle car look to me. http://firstgenfirebird.org/show/closeup.mv?CarID=646 ----------------------------------- Joe ----------------------------------- >> |^^^^^^^^^^^^^^'''''| || >> |...BEER TRUCK......| ||'|";, ___. >> |_..._..._______===|=||_|__|..., ] - >> "(@)'(@)""""""""''"**|(@)(@)******''(@)

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53087 06/06/06 12:12 AM Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 88 Chesapeake,VA Ron 67 Member Ron 67 Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 88 Chesapeake,VA I' m kinda liking the sound of one of each. If I could only get my wife to give up her side of the garage.

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53088 06/06/06 12:15 AM Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 583 Rexford, NY P Pete Member Pete Member P Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 583 Rexford, NY I've always liked the coupes. Pete Pete 1968 350 Coupe, Verdoro Green

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53089 06/06/06 12:23 AM Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,175 Midwest Johnny Mac Member Johnny Mac Member Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,175 Midwest I'm a convertible guy, but I may build a coupe when this one is finished. It's only a hobby... It onl a hob.. it o ob.

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53090 06/06/06 12:24 AM Joined: May 2004 Posts: 207 Southern Indiana PonchoMan Member PonchoMan Member Joined: May 2004 Posts: 207 Southern Indiana Mine is a converible. I would like to add a coupe one of these days, maybe do a 69 TA clone since I can't afford a real one. 1969 Firebird Convertible

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53091 06/06/06 12:30 AM Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 213 Union Grove, WI Keith Neff Member Keith Neff Member Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 213 Union Grove, WI I also agree with Fbody..one of each. Keith Union Grove, WI 69 Coupe http://firstgenfirebird.org/show/closeup.mv?CarID=442 69 Convertible http://firstgenfirebird.org/show/closeup.mv?CarID=337

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53092 06/06/06 12:35 AM Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 613 Kansas bruce1223 Member bruce1223 Member Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 613 Kansas Convertible. I wonder if the survival rate of convertibles is higher than coupes. You are right; convertibles do seem to be very well represented on this board. Bruce '67 Firebird Convertible

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53093 06/06/06 12:43 AM Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,219 VA, USA! Smitty2k Member Smitty2k Member Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,219 VA, USA! I'm a coupe man, but verts hold their value. I agree with Jim!! Scott's latest status: Paint's done, pix 68 Coupe 350 , 700R4 w/lockup , 2.78 rear, Rebuilt suspension and front disc swap (Trunk letters template) Oil,oil, oil!

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53094 06/06/06 01:09 AM Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 312 J jimbo Member jimbo Member J Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 312 Vert for me. But I do agree a hard top is more of a pure muscle car. Except for maybe a Hemi Cuda rag. Jimbo

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53095 06/06/06 01:37 AM Joined: May 2001 Posts: 3,614 Mandeville,LA B Bronze Bird Premium Member Bronze Bird Premium Member B Joined: May 2001 Posts: 3,614 Mandeville,LA Convert me! But, I wouldn't turn down a coupe if you wanted to give me one... I'm a hobbyist. Not a professional. Don't be hatin'!

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53096 06/06/06 01:38 AM Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,739 Kettering Ohio Hammered Member Hammered Member Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,739 Kettering Ohio Convertibles! I have two counting my parts car. John http://1967firebird.atwebpages.com 67 400/4spd Convertible

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53097 06/06/06 02:00 AM Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,114 North East Ohio catalina Senior Member catalina Senior Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,114 North East Ohio I am biased... Vert all the way... 68' Firebird 400 convertible, numbers matching, solar red w/ deluxe parchment interior. 66' Pontiac Ventura Hardtop 66' Pontiac Catalina Convertible

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53098 06/06/06 04:04 AM Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 6,986 ft.laud.fl.broward 69firebirdman Requiescat In Pace 69firebirdman Requiescat In Pace Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 6,986 ft.laud.fl.broward I also like hard tops cause they are safer. info@firebirdman.com 954-721-1459 www.firebirdman.com http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n251/69firebirdman/pinespontshow_1.gif

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53099 06/06/06 12:15 PM Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 14,265 Michigan F Fbody69 Valued Mentor Fbody69 Valued Mentor F Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 14,265 Michigan JIMBOS QUOTE: "Vert for me. But I do agree a hard top is more of a pure muscle car. Except for maybe a Hemi Cuda rag. Jimbo " WTF Jimbo??? You have a 1st gen vert and you have Mopar envy? Pure muscle=A first gen vert that lights the tires in all three gears with an automatic!!!

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53100 06/06/06 12:23 PM Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 56 Maryville, TN 69fbirdconv Member 69fbirdconv Member Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 56 Maryville, TN I have a 'vert, but I'd like to have a coupe too. I like the 'verts for cruising and the hardtops for high HP w/ 4 speeds 1969 Firebird Convertible http://community.webshots.com/user/ssrpol78

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53101 06/06/06 12:41 PM Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 275 Ontario, Canada Slayer31 Member Slayer31 Member Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 275 Ontario, Canada One of each would be idea. BUT, if I had to pick just one, which I did, I choose the ragtop. ...and I agree, the convertibles seem more like cruisers, and the coupes are perhaps more muscular.

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53102 06/06/06 01:20 PM Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 20,054 Houston, Texas ,US Bjorn Sefeldt Administrator Bjorn Sefeldt Administrator Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 20,054 Houston, Texas ,US well, I kinda agree w Jim ,but I like only convertibles for 'classics' ( I drive coupe as daily drive), one vert. is automatic ,one is stick shift ... but one is US car ,one is Brit. that`s so I can tackle different problems! lol FireBjorn http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/closeup.mv?CarID=221 69 convertible 400 (was 350) Natalie, SOLD 58 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce , Gina,(SOLD) 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider, Mrs Robinson 2011 Volvo C30 T5 , Victoria ,.....( or Vicky)

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53103 06/06/06 04:21 PM Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 664 springfield mo G greg fielder Member greg fielder Member G Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 664 springfield mo Mine is a coupe. The wife wants a convert to go with it. All I got to do is sell the '66 Grand Prix for an extreme $ and find the convert I can afford. The way prices are going, I better get with it too. greg '68 coupe http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/fielderg@sbcglobal.net/album?.dir=/fd7dscd&src=ph

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53104 06/06/06 04:46 PM Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 492 Norway 67firebirdnorway Member 67firebirdnorway Member Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 492 Norway In the early 80's I helpt a frind with a red 70 GTO conv. and borrowed his car several times, after that time, I promised my self that one time, before my last wheel's stops turning. I'l have a car for driving in the country side, smell the flower's, listen to the birds, feel the sun in my face and the wind in the rest of my hair. Bjørn K Firebird Norway http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e...Gold/Bildelink%20til%20FirstgenFirebird/ http://www.fremover.no/kulturliv/article3586596.ece

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53105 06/06/06 05:47 PM Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,222 Md 6 68Bigbird Member 68Bigbird Member 6 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,222 Md This poll is like asking if you prefer blondes or brunettes. I like them both. My wife says I can only have one. That means no blonde and no vert.

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53106 06/06/06 06:10 PM Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 70 new york B bird67 Member bird67 Member B Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 70 new york 67 bird top down only at nite sun kills me

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53107 06/06/06 07:04 PM Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 88 Chesapeake,VA Ron 67 Member Ron 67 Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 88 Chesapeake,VA Bjorn. Are you saying you have a right hand drive car? Got a pic of the inside?

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53108 06/06/06 07:05 PM Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 20,054 Houston, Texas ,US Bjorn Sefeldt Administrator Bjorn Sefeldt Administrator Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 20,054 Houston, Texas ,US </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> This poll is like asking if you prefer blondes or brunettes. I like them both. </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">yeah? but what about redheads?? :p I like them too.... FireBjorn http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/closeup.mv?CarID=221 69 convertible 400 (was 350) Natalie, SOLD 58 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce , Gina,(SOLD) 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider, Mrs Robinson 2011 Volvo C30 T5 , Victoria ,.....( or Vicky)

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53109 06/06/06 09:02 PM Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 88 Chesapeake,VA Ron 67 Member Ron 67 Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 88 Chesapeake,VA Ah. Never mind. Just saw the Triumph in your sig. I had a MGB. Neat car. When something stopped working on it, I just jiggled some wires and off I went.

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53110 06/06/06 09:05 PM Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 1,375 WI R RossettiJ Member RossettiJ Member R Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 1,375 WI I have a coupe because that's what I wound up with. I didn't shop for one or the other, just a Firebird. I had a Camaro convertible in the early '80's. There's no question they have their days (and nights!). I honestly have no preference. I love them all. John

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53111 06/06/06 10:05 PM Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 20,054 Houston, Texas ,US Bjorn Sefeldt Administrator Bjorn Sefeldt Administrator Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 20,054 Houston, Texas ,US Ron 67, great experience British cars ,eh? I had a 63 Mini Cooper in 63-65, a 58 Morris Minor in 69, an Austin A30 in 69, and a Replica austin Healey 3000 (Sebring MX w a Ford 302, at 1900 lbs it was ablast)6,7 yrs ago...now just got the GT6, we`ll see how soon it`ll run and how long I`ll keep her.... FireBjorn http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/closeup.mv?CarID=221 69 convertible 400 (was 350) Natalie, SOLD 58 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce , Gina,(SOLD) 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider, Mrs Robinson 2011 Volvo C30 T5 , Victoria ,.....( or Vicky)

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53112 06/06/06 11:33 PM Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 312 J jimbo Member jimbo Member J Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 312 No Mopar envy here. A friend has a cloned cuda hemi that goes like H*%$. If I wanted a Mopar I would go buy one. PONTIAC for me. Jimbo

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53113 06/07/06 12:42 AM Joined: May 2005 Posts: 95 Canandaigua NY thorpe69 Member thorpe69 Member Joined: May 2005 Posts: 95 Canandaigua NY Someone brought up a good point...Convertibles are very well represented. One thing i have noticed over the past few years.. You see WAY more convertilbe first gen firebirds than you do first gen Camaros. I dont know the numbers but it seems they must have made more firebird verts than they did Camaros. Craig 1969 Firebird Convertible #s Matching http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v202/thorpe67rs/1969%20Pontiac%20Firebird%20Convertible/ 1967 Camaro RallySport http://www.camaros.net/showroom/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=14826

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53114 06/07/06 08:58 AM Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,534 Low Country FirebirdMike Member FirebirdMike Member Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,534 Low Country </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I dont know the numbers but it seems they must have made more firebird verts than they did Camaros. </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Don't worry, thanks to Dynacorn they'll catch up soon. :p

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53115 06/07/06 11:05 AM Joined: May 2005 Posts: 95 Canandaigua NY thorpe69 Member thorpe69 Member Joined: May 2005 Posts: 95 Canandaigua NY Yeah thats a sore subject. Especially when you watch completely totalled/unrestorable 69 Camaros go for $1000 on ebay just because someone wants the VIN and Cowl tag for their Dynacorn body!! Sorry, enough about Camaros...didnt mean to hijack the thread. Craig 1969 Firebird Convertible #s Matching http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v202/thorpe67rs/1969%20Pontiac%20Firebird%20Convertible/ 1967 Camaro RallySport http://www.camaros.net/showroom/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=14826

Re: Poll: Conv. vs. Hardtop #53116 06/07/06 12:19 PM Joined: May 2004 Posts: 431 Dallas dynawolf Member dynawolf Member Joined: May 2004 Posts: 431 Dallas I love my vert bird. Mello rumble of exhaust, loud music. Except in August. AC is in the future -Rob 1967 Firebird Convertible