Topic: top down or not?
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What about just taking the tops off and pulling the back window out and putting it in it's storage tray? (Gotta get me on o' them coupe rag top rain coat thingys)
Oh, you guys were talking about verts????
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Lifetime MemberElma, WA - USA
Joined: 6/25/2007
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Vette(s): Red 1973 Convertible.
L-48 Auto
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Red 1970 LT-1
Convertible
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Thanks for all the reply's. I sure feel better bout leaving it down.
Yes a large towel rolled up in the window works great and falls right in the back when the top is lifted.
BTW, No guys will EVER sit on MY Vette.
But them scantly clad women will have to pass the wife test. (And thats a tough test to pass...)
My top stays down during the summer. Late fall, winter, and spring I leave it up when in the garage. Not sure if it does any good, but I also put a towel in the fold when the top is down.
Now as far as someone sitting on the top - my rule is thatg only Jessica Alba can sit on the deck lid. There are two reasons for this. 1. Do I really have to say it? She's not ugly...
2. If the lid cracks, she can afford to fix it! 
2. If the lid cracks, she can afford to fix it! 
Lifetime MemberManteca, CA - USA
Joined: 11/20/2005
Posts: 3623
Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold
1975 L48 4 speed
Never was a "vert" person. Now you've got me rethinking that John.
Jimmy B.
Just can't wait to get on the road again. 
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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
Is there anything to apply to the canvas that helps it stay nice and soft?
How about getting the blemished look out of the window?
My top is in good shape cept for the back window...
try using FLUTZ heard great things about it on the use of it on plastic windows, as far as the top i use the aerospace 303 i think that is what it is called, contact me and we can get together thinkin i have a small bottle in the garage some place.
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
Thanks Larry. What a great day it was for a drive today!
I am developing a exhaust leak though.
That stuff drives me nuts....
Lifetime MemberFrederick, MD - USA
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Vette(s): Frederick County Corvette Club (Maryland)
Tan 64 365 Hp Conv 4 sp
Red 72 4 sp Conv ..running a '68 327
Blue 76 Coupe L 48 4 sp
White 79 Coupe L 82 auto
Silver 98 Conv, 6 sp
35th Anniv '88 vette
During the Summer the Tops are DOWN in my 64 72 & 98 Verts, well at least
90 percent of the time as I have been know to drive in the rain and I'm almost bald...
Anyway The major problem with this is that the Vinyl Top itself can get wrinkles...not good for the looks of the car especially if you ocassionally show the darn thing... Solution is to put the top up and use a hair drier to stretch the wrinkles out...
As for the Towel... I have the pillow in one of the cars (who knows which one however ...I normally do not worry about protecting the "glass" BUT then again I only show my car in NON NCRS shows etc and therefore I do not have to show it with the Top UP...
Bob G.
90 percent of the time as I have been know to drive in the rain and I'm almost bald...
Anyway The major problem with this is that the Vinyl Top itself can get wrinkles...not good for the looks of the car especially if you ocassionally show the darn thing... Solution is to put the top up and use a hair drier to stretch the wrinkles out...
As for the Towel... I have the pillow in one of the cars (who knows which one however ...I normally do not worry about protecting the "glass" BUT then again I only show my car in NON NCRS shows etc and therefore I do not have to show it with the Top UP...
Bob G.
Bob
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[QUOTE=jt's73] Is there anything to apply to the canvas that helps it stay nice and soft?
I used Rag Top cleaner & sealer on my white top for the 01. It came highly recomended by other vert users. I purchased it at NCM when I was there in June. I suppose it will do a great job if the top ever gets wet.....
Tuxblacray 2007-08-05 17:54:11
How about getting the blemished look out of the window?
My top is in good shape cept for the back window...
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I used Rag Top cleaner & sealer on my white top for the 01. It came highly recomended by other vert users. I purchased it at NCM when I was there in June. I suppose it will do a great job if the top ever gets wet.....
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