Woodfin's Colorado project, looking for deign suggestions

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October 16, 2021, 11:48 AM

Larry Woodfin

Woodfin's Colorado project, looking for deign suggestions

For those of you with an open mind and an eye for design, I am considering removing the cab top, thus, a Colorado roadster.

If some of you can photoshop or other options, show me how it would look. In addition, choices about the roll cage bars. [that is to say, how would the bars come forward off the main hoop?]

I intend to have the doors in place and operational. Also, it must give accessible entrance and exit. Remember, I am old and stiff.

October 16, 2021, 12:33 PM

dragstermike

I have a friend with a square body S-10, setup exactly like you want to setup your Colorado. The truck works great and you can see everything. The doors work, no top, truck/roadster. I'll post some pictures when I get them.

October 17, 2021, 08:10 AM

Larry Woodfin

I found some pics of a roadster S-10, and I do not like the look. It is not as my mind pictured. Never mind about this mod and post

October 18, 2021, 08:50 AM

NC3x58

If anything Larry, I would put in a Sunroof. Keep the roll down windows and can reach up and open the sunroof to let warm air escape out of the cab.

October 18, 2021, 07:42 PM

RacerVX54

Negative on the roof removal...

October 18, 2021, 09:06 PM

Larry Woodfin

VX54, my Son said the same.

October 21, 2021, 02:01 PM

The Bozman

DON'T Remove the roof Larry, It will be nice, just keep the roll up windows, will make a huge difference in the summer in Texas. Also a light grey interior is better than a black one. The grand kids will thank you.

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October 21, 2021, 03:02 PM

Curly1

I think if you cut top off you would have the disadvantages of both types and none of the advantages. Door car has full roof and windshield to block sun and keep it cooler inside. Plus you can see tree better in door car.

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October 22, 2021, 06:41 AM

TheBlueTruck

Larry when it's hot in the lanes you will see me sitting in the shade with the windows open.

October 22, 2021, 07:49 AM

Larry Woodfin

A note, I was not considering the "open-air" piece of a roadster, simply the unique look and easy entry/exit.
After studying the truck cab area I realized, to be safe, it would require a funny car-style cage. Thus, defeating any easy access.

In addition, the full cab raises the center of gravity and in this performance level, that is a good thing.

October 22, 2021, 08:06 AM

TheBlueTruck

I hear you. I don't want one either. I'm ok on 10.90 but not wide open. My truck is actually easier to get in than most race cars. Up and in and pull myself out. Even with an X brace in the door it's not bad.