What convertible top frame did R. Straman use for the Stealth? - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

93RTTurbo · 01-21-2008, 12:48 PM

I need to have a minor repair done to the top on my Straman Stealth convertible. I am positive the frame and top is simply a modified "factory" convertible frame and top from another vehicle.

My question is, does anyone KNOW what make and model the convertible top and frame was, that R. Straman used for the Stealth convertible he produced?

Please don't just say I should "contact him". He's long retired, and I understand he doesn't answer "technical" questions anymore.

Specifically where do I look, to determine what this top really is? I have looked in the "obvious" places. And I have gone through what literature and articles I have on the car, in case it was mentioned. It isn't.

Once I know, I can just order the part for "that" model.

93/3kgtsl · 01-21-2008, 04:27 PM

Ouch, that's the downside of having a rare option car.

cbehnken · 01-21-2008, 04:52 PM

it looks a lot like a mustang top. Find a mustang and measure them against each other.

South_FL_RT · 01-21-2008, 04:58 PM

contact boca rat he may know he has the same thing

UTRacerX9 · 01-21-2008, 08:55 PM

Liu Kang also has one, he might know.

As for looks, I really think Straman might have used the top from a 1991-1995 Ferrari 348 Spider, and just modified the rear window part.

Take a look.

http://www.autovermietung-24.de/Ferr...ider_seite.jpg

Or possibly the old Vette.

http://www.carsatcarlisle.com/photos...ette_large.jpg

93RTTurbo · 01-22-2008, 12:34 PM

I'd say the 'Vette is a good guess, although it needs to be confirmed. The Ferrari one is probably not it, because the "roof" part is shorter than this one. I will have to post a photo of it with the top up, to get a better idea of what it might be.

I'm thinking, perhaps if I posted photos of the hardware, that might be familiar to someone. The lever/handle to un-clip it from the front visors is definitely a factory item, but for what car? If I put a picture up of it, perhaps someone will recognize it as maybe one from a LeBaron or something, or maybe someone will have seen it before in a car they've owned.

At least if I know what make it is, that will narrow down what it is. I do know it has to be something that was available prior to 1991.

Will post pictures shortly.

blusilvr · 05-11-2008, 10:37 PM

bump for curiosity

pokey · 05-11-2008, 11:31 PM

Believe it or not i have the motor trend or whatever publication that that car was featured in. Should i go dig for it? Would it help??

01-21-2008, 04:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
93/3kgtsl Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Claremont,Ca Drives: 93 SL 92 Vr4 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: What convertible top frame did R. Straman use for the Stealth? Ouch, that's the downside of having a rare option car.

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cbehnken Forest Gump Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cape Girardeau Mo Drives: 1992 Stealth TT Trader Rating: (42)	Re: What convertible top frame did R. Straman use for the Stealth? it looks a lot like a mustang top. Find a mustang and measure them against each other. __________________ Power: DSM 13G/DR650 Combo, DSM 450 cc bluetops, SAFC I, K&N, Ebay Downpipe, ATR Dual Catback, no cats, DN Y-Pipe, HKS SSQV, HKS EVC 5 at 14.5PSI, Walbro 255 with AN Bulkhead 8.07 @ 85.55 1/8th mile 1.84 60FT Suspension: KYB GR-2 - Tein S-Techs, Crossdrilled/slotted rotors, AWS Delete Drivetrain: RPS Street Max, M.W. 300m O/S, Seattle F&R Poly Mounts Etc: Roller Bearing Short Shifter Smokinvr-4 Corner box, 10" Rockford Fosgate Punch sub, Eclipse Headunit Leatherseats.com Charcoal/Dove Grey Interior, 99 front end/lights/wing/sideskirts/doorcaps Maintenance New VSS, all 60K stuff, new 1st,2nd, 3rd syncro, trans seals, oil pump, rod and main bearings. Mobile 1 10w40, Redline MTL in trans, 85w90 Coastal GL5 in transfer case and rear Looking for scanmaster...

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South_FL_RT Z32 FTMFL Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: South East Florida Drives: Z32 TT POS Trader Rating: (18)	Re: What convertible top frame did R. Straman use for the Stealth? contact boca rat he may know he has the same thing __________________ 94 Stealth R/T Luxury 1 of 148 Gun Metal STOLEN 8-24-2007

01-21-2008, 08:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
UTRacerX9 165 mph and counting... Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Drives: like Jason Bourne Trader Rating: (7)	Re: What convertible top frame did R. Straman use for the Stealth? Liu Kang also has one, he might know. As for looks, I really think Straman might have used the top from a 1991-1995 Ferrari 348 Spider, and just modified the rear window part. Take a look. http://www.autovermietung-24.de/Ferr...ider_seite.jpg Or possibly the old Vette. http://www.carsatcarlisle.com/photos...ette_large.jpg __________________ 1991 Stealth Twin Turbo Mods: 13T turbos, Stillen downpipe, HKS Super Drager catback, Fidanza adjustable cam gears, UR flywheel, DXD-F, DSM sidemount intercoolers, front mount oil cooler, LS6 MAFT, DN Y-pipe, gutted precats, ported exhaust manifolds, Apexi AVC-R set to 1.0 kg/cm, Greddy BOV type S, Supra pump, and an Unorthodox racing pulley.

01-22-2008, 12:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
93RTTurbo Sure you don't, Scotty. Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (18)	Re: What convertible top frame did R. Straman use for the Stealth? I'd say the 'Vette is a good guess, although it needs to be confirmed. The Ferrari one is probably not it, because the "roof" part is shorter than this one. I will have to post a photo of it with the top up, to get a better idea of what it might be. I'm thinking, perhaps if I posted photos of the hardware, that might be familiar to someone. The lever/handle to un-clip it from the front visors is definitely a factory item, but for what car? If I put a picture up of it, perhaps someone will recognize it as maybe one from a LeBaron or something, or maybe someone will have seen it before in a car they've owned. At least if I know what make it is, that will narrow down what it is. I do know it has to be something that was available prior to 1991. Will post pictures shortly.

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05-11-2008, 10:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
blusilvr NO Barack HUSSEIN Osama!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: WhereILiveFreeorDie Drives: PiMpMobile Trader Rating: (67)	Re: What convertible top frame did R. Straman use for the Stealth? bump for curiosity __________________ Lamborghini Marketing VP describing Countach- "on the down side, you can't take packages, there are only two seats so no kids, only a beautiful woman. The white one, she is like a virgin. The red one is like a mature woman, the black one like an intriguing woman."

05-11-2008, 11:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
pokey AIM-Allhalo1 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Drives: 92 3000GT VR-4 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: What convertible top frame did R. Straman use for the Stealth? Believe it or not i have the motor trend or whatever publication that that car was featured in. Should i go dig for it? Would it help?? __________________ "That oil under the car is my motor sweating from making all that horsepower".