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== Z31 R. Straman Co. 300zx Convertible Conversions ==
== Z31 R. Straman Co. 300zx Convertible Conversions ==


![https://dev.z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Straman%20convert%20info/1984straman.png 1984 Straman Convertible Z31]
https://dev.z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Straman%20convert%20info/1984straman.png


More Pictures can be found
More Pictures can be found [http://www.reactionresearch.com/misc/straman/page2.html Here]
[http://www.reactionresearch.com/misc/straman/page2.html Here]


Approximately '''352''' 2-seater Z31 model 300ZX cars were converted during the 1980s by R. Straman Company. The total cost was an additional $6,000 to $8,000 on top of the price of the car. This “option” was available through a number of dealerships, mostly located in California.
Approximately '''352''' 2-seater Z31 model 300ZX cars were converted during the 1980s by R. Straman Company. The total cost was an additional $6,000 to $8,000 on top of the price of the car. This “option” was available through a number of dealerships, mostly located in California.
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Below you will find pictures and articles about these rare cars.
Below you will find pictures and articles about these rare cars.
https://dev.z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Straman%20convert%20info/Door-jam.png  [https://dev.z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Straman%20convert%20info/addfull.png https://dev.z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Straman%20convert%20info/add450.png] [https://dev.z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Straman%20convert%20info/addfull.png Click for full size]  https://dev.z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Straman%20convert%20info/Catalogcover.png  [https://dev.z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/files/Stramanz31MT.pdf https://dev.z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Straman%20convert%20info/MTcover.png] [https://dev.z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/files/Stramanz31MT.pdf Click for Full Story in PDF]
=== Sources Used ===
* [http://z31.com/wiki/doku.php?id=information:convertible z31.com wiki]
* [http://www.japanesenostalgiccar.com www.japanesenostalgiccar.com]


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Z31 R. Straman Co. 300zx Convertible Conversions

1984straman.png

More Pictures can be found Here

Approximately 352 2-seater Z31 model 300ZX cars were converted during the 1980s by R. Straman Company. The total cost was an additional $6,000 to $8,000 on top of the price of the car. This “option” was available through a number of dealerships, mostly located in California.

R. Straman Co. would convert any 2-seater, turbo or not. The tops would be cut off and most of the interior parts were retained. The frame was strengthened by adding additional runners as well as cross bracing. The prototype that Motortrend had built in 1984 was all steel, but on later models, the trunk was made of layers of fiberglass since steel was too heavy. Starting with the 1986 model year, a high-mount brake light was required and sourced from a couple of different suppliers. Because the rear hatch was removed, turbo models lost their original spoilers.

Pictures and Articles about Straman Z31s

Below you will find pictures and articles about these rare cars.

Door-jam.png add450.png Click for full size Catalogcover.png MTcover.png Click for Full Story in PDF

Sources Used