New to forum; Hard top to Landau?

[stiles72]

Hi there, new to the forum.

My grandma had a triple black '67 Landau when I was little that I always loved riding in and it held fond memories for me. Since growing up, I've kept my eyes open for one - and recently came across a black hardtop version at a very reasonable price. Other than the vinyl roof, landau bars, and chrome trim, are there any other differences between the Landaus and hardtops? If I get the car - I will be tempted to make it into a Landau, since the "herarse" bars were one of the most memorable features of the car to me as a kid. Is that kind of conversion possible?

Thanks!

 

['68 t-bird]

He's probably long since figured this out or opted not to buy the car and keep looking, but so long as you can find all the trim pieces, you can convert it. It will be just a matter of drilling the holes for the trim, and adding the vinyl top. I went the other way, and that was pretty easy. I had to weld in the trim holes, but it's no doubt an easy conversion, either direction.........so long as you can find the parts.