1 of 5 Hurst T-tops 1977 Chsysler Lebaron FS Barn Finds
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commando1
Old Man with a Hat
Everyone knows that hatch roofs are really a terrble thing but many people think they're special. I don't understand it. No offense to those that have one.
They're awesome since a convertible wasn't offered
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
But of course....
Carmine
Old Man with a Hat
In the words of my Chinese friend, Yu Aw Wong, "T's are great." Leaks from 40-year seals aren't rocket science to fix, and a lot less hassle than a legit 'vert. Not that I don't like/want another convertible, but they have their place. Would have been awesome on a formal coupe.
I loved my 82 Mirada T bar car. What a great summer cruiser
Pete Kaczmarski
Senior Member
Well, I can understand both sides of the issue. Searching for the right cars at the right times allows me to choose either.
traintech55
Senior Member
Wow, this is a strange day, seems like for some reason my old jobs are coming out of the woodwork today. Back at the end of 1977 I was working for a Hurst installer in Chicago. Saw two of these being built.
TWO great looking Chrysler products! Probably about as many of either model built. Either way, "not many".
So the Chrysler T-tops were ordered on the order blank, but sent to a local/regional conversion shop for the top's installation? I know that's how the GM T-tops were done, initially. Just curious. OR, the conversion could be contracted at the time of sale, too.
CBODY67
So the Chrysler T-tops were ordered on the order blank, but sent to a local/regional conversion shop for the top's installation? I know that's how the GM T-tops were done, initially. Just curious. OR, the conversion could be contracted at the time of sale, too.
CBODY67
Carmine
Old Man with a Hat
The work was done by an outside company, just like superbirds or 300H's. The have stickers in the doors. I imagine the extent of assembly plant involvement was deleting certain pieces of interior trim.
PS: Sharp-eyed viewers will note this door is not white. Hahahahahaha
65sporty
Old Man with a Hat
I never knew they built this. Learned something new
moparnutcase
Senior Member
Sold for $5000, damn good deal if you ask me.
moparnutcase
Senior Member
No offense taken. When I sold my Monaco and was looking for a replacement, t-tops were a priority. I knew my budget would not allow a convertible, at least what i liked, so the t-tops are the next best thing. LOVE cruising with them off and people are blown away when they see a Cordoba with them as the great majority don't even know they were available on a Cordoba.
mdh157
Senior Member
Asc had a shop in Mechanicsburg, Pa. The bldg still has their writing on it.
Carmine
Old Man with a Hat
They were/are headquarted in MI and considered a tier-one supplier. Their founder has an interesting story, and unfortunately a tragic death.
Heinz Prechter - Wikipedia
And that' s if they know what a Cordoba is
moparnutcase
Senior Member
Ain't that the truth!!
moparnutcase
Senior Member
The 2 groups at shows that are the most entertaining.....those who look at/walk up to my car and have to look at the nameplates to see what it is (and still have no clue sometimes), and those who say they used to have one just like it. I say "it had t-tops"?, and they say no,blah,blah. So, basically you DID NOT have one just like it. My buddy and I always laugh our asses off after they leave.
One of the best was last year at a show...made a copy of and laminated the original window sticker and put it out with the car for display. Guy walks up and asks if it is my car, I say yes. He then proceeds to ask if it is for sale and I say no. He thought the window sticker was a for sale sign and said he would pay that right now!! Ahhh, no!!
One of the best was last year at a show...made a copy of and laminated the original window sticker and put it out with the car for display. Guy walks up and asks if it is my car, I say yes. He then proceeds to ask if it is for sale and I say no. He thought the window sticker was a for sale sign and said he would pay that right now!! Ahhh, no!!
Carmine
Old Man with a Hat
I would present my badge and demand 3% under invoice.
moparnutcase
Senior Member
Dealer mark-up is 100%!!
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