[BigMO]

I'm looking at a Scamp with no top......has been made into a convertible. Will it twist or sag for lack of rigidity? How strong are these A-body suspensions? Thanks for your help.

 

[68RT]

Unless the frame has been strengthened underneath, it will sag
. Suspensions were good. Check that the ravages of time has not created weak spots through corrosion.

 

[ImperialCrown]

Welcome to Allpar. If it lifted on a jack or parked on uneven ground, you may not be able to open the doors. If all they did was remove the roof without adding reinforcement, it will flex. The roof and cowl were a structural member for hardtops as there was no B or C-pillar.
Is it drivable? I would check it out thoroughly.

 

[85lebaront2]

If you can find a similar car to compare that is a factory convertible you will see what IC is referring to. My 1986 Lebaron convertible has all the reinforcements on the inside of the passenger area. The main one looks like a stretched sideways letter H with the uprights going across the front and back of the foot well area. This piece is probably close to 1/8" thick, the crossbar of the H is down the center and is about 2" above the normal floor tunnel for a K car. The result is a very solid topless car. According to my son, much solider than his 1999 Mustang convertible.

 

[BigMO]

Thanks to every one for your help....i'am trying to post some pictures. Looks like some reinforcement has been added underneath.

 

[dana44]

Best thing to do is get the shop manuals from the factory that will show all the sheetmetal underneath, then compare hardtop to convertible differences. It's the only way to know for sure.