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Lifetime MemberGreensburg, IN - USA
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Silver / Charcoal Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe / 1989 Artic White Coupe / 2001 Speedway White Roadster / Present:1976 Stingray Black / Black, Auto, 350 slightly modified (355 hp) Luxor Wires Redline Tires. / 1989 Roadster Bright Red...
Yeah I know this is going to be an opinionated question but what the heck...
Since we are finally startin ta get some decent weather out I wanted ta ask that question. Ya see this is my wifey & me'z 1st summer with a vert. I kinda likez keepin my scalp an body tone the nice fleshy color the good Lord gave ta me. I have never felt that pinkish color sometimes obtained from "Lovin The Sun" to be very becomming nor comfortable.
This is where the vert owners (or coupe that'z okay)can jump in. I figger the drop top guyz know all about "OOPZ THAT WAS TOO LONG SYNDROME"
Another reason behind my askin was I figgered I'd have the top down plenty in route to, at, an from Carson City. I reckon sunscreen & sunglasses will become the norm. (An yes Micki I will be wearin my swim trunks in route again.)
Sooo... any tipz, helful hintz, etc. ya'll kin provide will be much appreciated an most likely practiced!Tuxblacray 2007-04-22 06:23:49
Since we are finally startin ta get some decent weather out I wanted ta ask that question. Ya see this is my wifey & me'z 1st summer with a vert. I kinda likez keepin my scalp an body tone the nice fleshy color the good Lord gave ta me. I have never felt that pinkish color sometimes obtained from "Lovin The Sun" to be very becomming nor comfortable.
This is where the vert owners (or coupe that'z okay)can jump in. I figger the drop top guyz know all about "OOPZ THAT WAS TOO LONG SYNDROME"
Another reason behind my askin was I figgered I'd have the top down plenty in route to, at, an from Carson City. I reckon sunscreen & sunglasses will become the norm. (An yes Micki I will be wearin my swim trunks in route again.)
Sooo... any tipz, helful hintz, etc. ya'll kin provide will be much appreciated an most likely practiced!
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Try a Sombrero...or an umbreller... 
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It was 80 degrees yesterday and I took the vert on a 1.5 hour drive. No AC in the car, the top was down, and I was perfectly comfortable. Of course, this time of year there isn't 1 million percent humidity. During the humid months, even 85 degress and humid outside isn't intolerable, as long as you are just going out for a cruise. I can't drive it to work in weather like that, though - I'd need a shower after I got to work.
I think you said it best, good hat and sunglasses will be in order 
If your cruisin' for long periods of time I'd use some sunscreen on exposed skin parts. Oh and don't forget to put some sunscreen on your ears, nothing looks worse then a fleshy colored head and "OOPZ THAT WAS TOO LONG IN THE SUN" ears 
If your cruisin' for long periods of time I'd use some sunscreen on exposed skin parts. Oh and don't forget to put some sunscreen on your ears, nothing looks worse then a fleshy colored head and "OOPZ THAT WAS TOO LONG IN THE SUN" ears MARK
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I don't drive a vert, but I do have T-tops. Better go with an SPF 40 + as I'm sure "Top Up" half the time is probably not an option .
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Hey Tux, gettcha one of dem ballcaps, put it on backwards and your sunglasses and a muscle shirt. 
That way ya will really look really cool and impress all the ladies. Don't fergit the suntan lotion; don't want ya to look like a fresh boiled lobster. 
That way ya will really look really cool and impress all the ladies. Don't fergit the suntan lotion; don't want ya to look like a fresh boiled lobster.
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I have had 3 women livin in my house for many yearz. Somehow this has worked over me mind and I have come ta realize I don't need anymore women! 
Joel do you guyz really wear dem sombreoz in Teaxas? Ain't that kinda hard ta keep dem frum blowin off an hittin da fellerz car behind ya?
Some how I kaint picure this ol' REDNECK a wearin one o them funny hatz or uzin an umbreller. I kinda doubt I could bring meself ta wear me ballkap bakerds either. I werent raised like that. If'n Mickey M. didn't doer like dat I haint a gonna either.
Besides I don't think da other fellerz in da Caravan would appreciate havin such a Fruit Loop a ridin wit them much less me wifey!
Joel do you guyz really wear dem sombreoz in Teaxas? Ain't that kinda hard ta keep dem frum blowin off an hittin da fellerz car behind ya?
Some how I kaint picure this ol' REDNECK a wearin one o them funny hatz or uzin an umbreller. I kinda doubt I could bring meself ta wear me ballkap bakerds either. I werent raised like that. If'n Mickey M. didn't doer like dat I haint a gonna either.
Besides I don't think da other fellerz in da Caravan would appreciate havin such a Fruit Loop a ridin wit them much less me wifey!
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Long before I had my Vette (as a matter of fact, long before I had my current wife!), I rented a convertible and drove with the top down from San Fransisco to Los Angeles. Funny, I always thought it was the East Coast that was famous for Lobsters...
The wife and I were out today for about an hour or two with the top down (the car's - not her's) and both of us got some color. On a trip of more than a few hours, you definitely want to have some protection. I would say an SPF 40 should do you.
My personal view is that if it's not raining and it's above 70 degrees, if you're driving a convertible, it should be against the law to have the top up. When I see people on a day like today with the top up, I always tell my wife that their roof must be broken - but that's just me!
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