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Hey guys, it has been a while since you all helped me get my 4-door 56 Customline running.
I cannot get rid of this desire to cut the roof off of it (trust me I've tried, hard). I KNOW I KNOW....DON'T DO IT. Every internet post on this topic is filled with responses from wise, experienced people telling the 16 year old not to cut the roof off his car. I realize it is not a good idea. But this rusty car is worth little to nothing as it sits now as a historical vehicle. I will never sell it because my grandpa gave it to me. But I will also rarely use it, because frankly now that the fun of getting it running and driving is over, I find it kind of boring, it is "neat", because it is old and has a Y block, and has 3-on-the tree, but it is not cool and alluring. I have a burning desire for a convertible and a burning desire (fueled by issues of custom rod magazines) to do something radical that is my own.
I moved in to a new place with a couple pole buildings, so I have space, I have a MIG welder (only 120 V). I'm out of money (new house, and now 2 kids). Here is my question:
If someone put a gun to your head and said "take this rusty 56 Customline 4-door and make it into a roadster". What would you do? Frame reincforcments? Where? Body Reinforcements? Where?, how to handle doors, windows etc. Also all stories and anecdotes would be greatly appreciated! 
I don't need a convertible top, and I only need one door, or I could be convinced to have no doors (like a boat).
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