New Top from Autoform

[Viper98912]

Definitely surprised, was not expecting to see a top like that on a Viper. Looks fantastic; kudos to Autoform.

 

[Oilman1934]

Know and idea about the $?

 

[ILLKing]

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How it sits against the rear quarter section

 

[DeLViper]

Is that in production yet? And how much?

 

[Oilman1934]

I really dig it how long before its available?

 

[ohiotj]

Oh Jesus you got me breathing all heavy looking at that. Makes the car look different and somehow more bad ace.

 

[ILLKing]

Yup, definitely give Autoform a call for details.

 

[ohiotj]

How do you open the door now?

 

[ILLKing]

Door still opens the same. I'll get a pic with the door open.

 

[rpm9000]

Does it take special windows to fit the top? It looks like they are different.

 

[ILLKing]

Yup, all new windows. They are shaped like the windows on the gts and have a sliding slot for tolls, or parking garages ect. You can keep the windows on while the top is removed as well, or have the top on without the windows. I keep the windows on all the time though.

 

[Oilman1934]

Does anybody got a price for it?

 

[whitebluevipe]

will it rub at all on the quarter panels?

 

[V10 PWRD]

No doubt in anyone's mind that this top and windows are fantastic. I've checked back numerous times to see a price or at least an estimated total cost and there is nothing. Doesn't anyone know a ball park figure to post? The cost is most likely going to be upwards of $4500 bucks IMO. Stop teasing us and cough up a price!

 

[Autoformsteve]

Wow! thanks for all of the interest in this top. I originally made that top for the Club Race cars that we made back in the late 90s early 2000s. Our plan (myself, Skip Thomas and Roy Sjoberg) was to build the club race cars to compete in the VRL (which we did make 10 cars) we hoped these cars would level the competition in the growing race group that we where heavily involved in. I went to head of Viper at the time with the proposal...it was given the green light by the then president of Dodge. The plan was to get a running Viper, less the body work as a part number thru Mopar...Autoform was to do the roll cage, install the fuel cell and put our lightweight race body on it. I was going to offer the Hardtop, Wing and Fascia as bolt on street car parts as well. Long story short...we have the Competition Coupe. I never really pursued building these tops for the street..(a bit soured on the whole deal...but I did use the back part of it for the SRT Hardtop we offer) until ILLKing approached me to do one for him. Turns out...it really does still look good! I can do these tops for $3995.00 this includes the top and windows. There is a lot more hand work in these tops as I really don't have production style jigs to put them together.

 

[virginiavenom]

Not bad at all

 

[V10 PWRD]

Thanks Steve. Price seems very reasonable with windows included. Thanks again.

 

[KNG SNKE]

So that's the end result? I am damn impressed. Glad it worked out.

 

[Jmch]

So that's the end result? I am damn impressed. Glad it worked out.

Hey John..
actually this is totally different iteration with only an indirect correlation to what your thinking... the top on rt-10 hardtop market thread is a direct descendant of "that" GTS roof.
AF still has a couple tricks left in the ol' RT-10 bag as well... I think we will have to conglomerate all the new AF info into one "official" AF RT thread in the near future.. the different top options ... spoilers.. splitters... etc.. I'll get on that soon.
J.
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[KNG SNKE]

Hey John..
actually this is totally different iteration with only an indirect correlation to what your thinking... the top on rt-10 hardtop market thread is a direct descendant of "that" GTS roof.
AF still has a couple tricks left in the ol' RT-10 bag as well... I think we will have to conglomerate all the new AF info into one "official" AF RT thread in the near future.. the different top options ... spoilers.. splitters... etc.. I'll get on that soon.
J.
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Ahh gotcha. Was wondering why the name was different. Autoform has been busy!

 

[ILLKing]

Ive been driving the car pretty much everyday since the top has been installed it will not damage the quarter panels, so no worries. There is a layer of scratch resistant and protective foam under the top where it wraps around the sports cap. Drove it in the downpour we had in MD on saturday and no leaks still so if you drive in the rain no towels needed. My other autoform top did not leak either so its a good deal all around! If anyone wants any more pics, I will take some more. Still have to get some with the door open.

 

[whitebluevipe]

I would like to see some more pics. thanks

 

[rpm9000]

I would like to see more pictures also.

 

[Canuck]

Thanks for photos. Outstanding looking top.

Question: When you say: "Two mounting points behind the window on the exterior", does that mean drilling the body or can it be removed without modifying the car?

 

[Jmch]

The drilling is underhood for two latches that stay underhood and out of sight. But when you take the top off you dont see any latches or fasteners at all.

 

[ILLKing]

Been pretty busy, haven't had a chance to get down to the car for more shots. Will get some more though. What angles?

 

[ILLKing]

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Sorry for the messy car, Daily drove it for 2 and a half weeks But never got around to washing it while she was parked

 

[Zee]

is there one being made for the Gen II?

 

[Jmch]

is there one being made for the Gen II?

Hey Zee... I responded in the rt hardtop market thread...

 

[white out]

Great looking top