sliding ragtop sunroof

[finkous]

thanks for the pics, i have seen that blue one a few time... very well done car.
565bbchevy is completely correct, this is not a targa top, and as for wasting my money... well I'm probably gonna be sinking a fair bit of money into a 1981 chevrolet malibu and will never be worth what I put into it, thats why its called a "love for the car" or a "hobby" not an "investment"

This car is more my sunday fun car than a daily driver so I'm not too concerned about the harsh weather and such, but I am wondering what they did with the ribbed section of the roof.

Maybe I should become one of those rappers, and get me one of those girls with the big butts

 

[williamattop]

If I ever build a wagon, this would be one of the first exterior mods done to it. My lady and my kids would love to cruise around with the top open like that.

 

[pencero]

I didn't tell the guy he shouldn't do it; just that it's expensive to do. If anyone had some kind of feelings about that it might be an estrogen problem going on.

 

[Longroof79]

I've also wondered about the reinforcement ribs and inside cross bars regarding the strength factor.
I'll have to ask Johnnie.
and as far as a targa roof is concerned, that is absolutely NOT a targa roof. A targa roof usually has a lift off section that's almost like a convertible, but retains the sail panels and metal roof section.
I had a Porsche 914 with a targa roof. They were common on some earlier Porsche 911's.
Here's an example of a targa roof