Ultra Rare 1980 Vert!!!

[bigred15]

Ultra rare because they didn't exist. I found this at a classic car dealership. It has a 6 cyl 5spd combo(not factory). You can't tell too much in the photos, but the top doesn't seal well at all. There was standing water in the console below the e-brake handle. I just hope that whoever did the conversion didn't use a T-top Coupe. Enjoy....or not.

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[wookie]

sad, just sad

[X-isles]

What is the location of that dealership? I wouldnt mind taking a look at the 67 Chevelle next to the stang. That stang is just sad man, I hate to see stuff like that.

[bigred15]

What is the location of that dealership? I wouldnt mind taking a look at the 67 Chevelle next to the stang. That stang is just sad man, I hate to see stuff like that.

Its in Arab off of 231. Its on the right side of the road if your heading south, right before AL-69 to Culman. 97 N Brindlee Mtn. Parkway, Arab AL. Austin Hinds Motors. 256-931-CARS.

[gregpro50]

There were actually quite a few aftermarket companys that did convertible conversions.

[stockhatch]

Ummm, thats one hell of a shift pattern...

[capriman86]

OMG DOBI

[5.0 bird]

Ummm, thats one hell of a shift pattern...

Yes that is :|

That's an intermeccanica conversion isn't it? Someone needs to save that.

[Streetmonkey]

OMG DOBI

You seen it also! It is a little faded but its there. SWEET!!!!!!!!! And it a non AC car also!

[smashin 5.0's]

wow thats crazy

[ujslost]

How much were they wanting for that car?
I know exactly where that is, its like 25 mins from where I live.

[Deep6-86]

Ummm, thats one hell of a shift pattern...
Merkurs had that same shift pattern and those used the Euro T9 (Hummer) 5-speed. That tranny was based on the old Pinto 4-speed IIRC.

[bigred15]

I didn't ask. I guess that I should of. I figured if I asked he would say something stupid like 6000 or so. I provided the number above, I probably won't be going back down there too soon. It's like 1 hour 15 mins for me. I got a business card, Marlin Love cell phone is 256-550-1926.

[429bigblock]

I like the Mustang thing between the taillights, I've seen one before but I cant remember where.

[ScreeminChikin]

Ultra rare or not, those early conversions don't seem to command top dollar. I have seen a few that were far nicer than that one that the seller almost couldn't give away. They are interesting but definitely not engineering marvels:cool:

[Dean_T]

Let me guess, 4 banger?

Dean T

[ScreeminChikin]

Let me guess, 4 banger?

Dean T

not

It has a 6 cyl 5spd combo(not factory)

[tripice351]

I like the Mustang thing between the taillights, I've seen one before but I cant remember where.


OMG, DOBI


Dobi made it.

That thing is 1980 gangster, ultra proud of the 5 speed, Dobi rear panel, chopped in ragtop. Definitely great pics for the archives.

[capriman86]

Definitely great pics for the archives.

You know it....saved them right away

[KCoker]

I like the Mustang thing between the taillights, I've seen one before but I cant remember where.

My m81 mclaren has one. Also that was the factory 5 speed for the 80 models. They didnt last long because of the crazy shift pattern.

[Peganit2]

I had one of those 5 speeds in my turbo conversion car. It took a LOT of abuse before my then future wife ripped first gear out of it. (Should have taken that as a warning.:p)

I honestly liked that transmission. All aluminum, and about as big as loaf of bread, it couldn't have weighed 50lbs, with a super stout 4.08 to 1 first gear, if I remember right. Definitely over 4.00 to 1.

I got used to the shift pattern. 1st thru 4th are the hot rod gears anyway.
5th is for the freeway.

[unit175]

How about this .....
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/5388/79vertbp4.jpg

[dburdyshaw]

I like the Mustang thing between the taillights, I've seen one before but I cant remember where.

We had a thread going about those a good while back.

In the early 80s, you could buy those out of the Sears or JCPenney catalog.

Check out this thread: http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthread.php?t=41217

[s8filmaker]

It's cars like that which make me want to sell mine...sad, just sad. And where on earth did they get that MUSTANG abomination rear plate?

[capriman86]

It's cars like that which make me want to sell mine...sad, just sad. And where on earth did they get that MUSTANG abomination rear plate?

Read up

[stang8689]

Damn i want that