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Old 04-21-2010, 05:06 PM
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My father and I purchased a 1980 Corvette and we are wondering what the best and safest method would be as far as storing the glass t-tops inside the car while driving.

We have a set of aftermarket t-top bags, which fit well, and we have also sourced an original strap for the t-top storage. Since the owner's manual is of little help, and glass t-tops are becoming harder and harder to find and therefore more expensive to replace, I'm wondering what others are doing as far as which t-top to place on the bottom, what side of the t-top to have facing up, etc. Pictures would be great, but any info at all is welcome. Thanks!
Old 04-21-2010, 05:08 PM
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Old 04-21-2010, 06:08 PM
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I got some black fleece from the fabric store and made 2 bags. I forget the dimensions but can get them if you want.

Total cost was much less than $30.
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I have two sets of tops, the glass and the painted. If we are going on a ride where I think we may need to put the tops on then I take the painted tops. I never store the glass tops in the car on top of each other. They are too expensive to risk getting scratched up or worse.
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In my opinion, I would not advise storing glass t roofs inside the car. I either leave my t roofs on the car or safely at home as this will save me time, effort and money in the future searching for a match/set of glass t roofs.
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my 80 came with black leather bags...i just put a little pillow between them, for the 3 or 4 times i have removed them while out on a Hway run.

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