Topic: top down or not?
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Lifetime MemberElma, WA - USA
Joined: 6/25/2007
Posts: 692
Vette(s): Red 1973 Convertible.
L-48 Auto
#'s matching
Red 1970 LT-1
Convertible
#'s matching
So what I am finding is there are times this summer when I leave the top down while its parked for a few days. I put a towel in the widow before I fold er down as to not blemish the plastic, (any more than it is).
But I have to wonder, is it bad to leave the top folded in the car for days? Or even over night?
Any feed back would be interesting.
And how bout someone sitting on the panel that folds over the top? We had er in a parade and someone sat there. Kind of drove me crazy but it seemed like it worked out.
Any exp with that?
Newbies, dang newbies......lol
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Man I leave mine down all the time, don't know if it is good or not but hell it is what i do. ifn the person does not crack the fiberglass i just don't see no harm.
Lifetime MemberIndianapolis, IN - USA
Joined: 9/3/2006
Posts: 2429
Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed
Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses.
2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible
I leave the top down almost all of the time. I considered buying one of those pillows that goes in to protect the window but was told it was a waste of money. I've never had any issues with the window.
I've wondered the same thing about that back "hatch." I'm with Larry - if it doesn't crack, it's ok, but ya gotta wonder, what weight will crack it?
I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!
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I leave the top down on "The Toy" most of the time during the summer also. I have a large towel that I roll up and place it in the fold of the window just for some piece of mind. I do occasionally put the top up and latch it at the window and let the back dangle with the deck up. But when in storage during the winter months it is fully connected so it gets stretched out again. Norsky 2007-07-22 19:58:20
Jim Olson 
"The Toys"...!!! Save the Wave! 
Just don't forget the sunscreen.
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what kind of moron would forget the sunscreen, really now. NOTE TO SELF:
"self you have to apply the sunscreen, just packing it does no good"
"self you have to apply the sunscreen, just packing it does no good"
TOP DOWN ALWAYS! ONLY GOOD LOOKING WOMAN SCANTILLY CLAD ARE ALLOW TO SIT ANYWHERE ON YOUR VETTE. GUYS GET THEIR TEETH KNOCKED OUT . LOL HAVE FUN AND ENJOY THE RIDE.
Lifetime MemberManteca, CA - USA
Joined: 11/20/2005
Posts: 3623
Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold
1975 L48 4 speed
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Just don't forget the sunscreen.
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I Guess we can consider this as an inside joke for those who made "the gathering" 
Eh Mike ? I'm sorry, I hope it wasn't as painful as it looked Rocky.
Eh Mike ? I'm sorry, I hope it wasn't as painful as it looked Rocky. Jimmy B.
Just can't wait to get on the road again. 
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What is funny in my area is when you see the top down, windows up and the heat is on full blast cause it is only 50 degrees out.
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