Custom Soft Top

[406Special]

Thanks George, I had seen this site the other day with others. I agree your man Matthew is right about getting the look spot on as the roof line needs to be curvaceous but taut implying a very special and strong frame over such a large, albeit narrow, cockpit.

Kevin, Agree with the points noted except the choice of a Stag - not for me. Converting the 406 to a DHC would need to be done very well to make it worthwhile, let alone desirable as a value improvement. I am merely seeing if anyone has experience of doing it or knows if it has been done. Another issue I thought about on the way in to London today was the fuel filler point, normally high on the left rear wide pillar. This would need to be moved to the highest point on the top of the side or back of the car and may cause a dramatic reduction on fuel tank capacity to ensure the difference between filler height and full level in the tank. May even force the car to be a 2 seater rather than a full 4 seater putting in the undesirable category straight away.

I like the 406 as it is, I am merely considering the possibility, so don't assume I am about to blow much hard earned moeny on a fool's folly.

My car will be air conditioned irrespective of hard or soft top anyway. Apart from feasibility, even if plausible, cost will be the final arbiter as to whether or not I go this route. In the meantime I am considering changing my 928S4 later this year with a slightly young 630i convertible, so that may just solve my dilemma.

Clyde