Am I wrong???
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St. Jude Donor '05-'08-'09
Am I wrong???
My girlfriends daughter asked me if i would drive my 66 convertible in her home coming parade with the 2 people sitting on the deck lid , i declined stating that i didn't think the deck lid would hold 250lbs + . she was mad, am i wrong seems like a lot of weight on a part not designed for it .
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My girlfriends daughter asked me if i would drive my 66 convertible in her home coming parade with the 2 people sitting on the deck lid , i declined stating that i didn't think the deck lid would hold 250lbs + . she was mad, am i wrong seems like a lot of weight on a part not designed for it .
If you have to ask, you're wrong.
Since the daughter got mad about it, you're right.
If the queen candidates don't have great big butts and don't sit on the leading edge of the lid and don't go bouncing around, it won't hurt it.
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The deck lid would "probably" hold their wgt.
BUT, the last time (and it will be the only time ever) I had my 62 in a parade, we were behind a marching band, and I was slipping the clutch constantly to go slow enough to not run over them. We had Vettes in 2 rows going down the street. Had a C4 with automatic next to me maintaining a constant speed. If I engaged the clutch fully, I would spurt ahead towards the marching band. So slipping the clutch on and off, was my only option for 2 miles! Not good for the clutch, my leg/knee, or my temper.
Try keeping your Vette at a walking pace before entering any parade.
Plasticman
BUT, the last time (and it will be the only time ever) I had my 62 in a parade, we were behind a marching band, and I was slipping the clutch constantly to go slow enough to not run over them. We had Vettes in 2 rows going down the street. Had a C4 with automatic next to me maintaining a constant speed. If I engaged the clutch fully, I would spurt ahead towards the marching band. So slipping the clutch on and off, was my only option for 2 miles! Not good for the clutch, my leg/knee, or my temper.
Try keeping your Vette at a walking pace before entering any parade.
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Thanks for the opinions, too late now i already said no, perhaps next time, when i have more then 10 minutes to make up my mind, i do appreciate the input , i would have never guessed it would hold up.
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Then there is always the liability question if they get dumped or fall off the back if someone ahead of you slams on their brakes for any reason. Simply not worth it. Tell em your car is being fixed that week
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One of the many great thrills I have had owning a midyear Corvette vert is having two prom contestants sitting on your rear deck lid and driving in a parade.
The last time I did it the three ladies (two in back one in the passenger seat) were not petite at all and there was no damage. Zero.
My only concern was keeping my driving smooth and not dumping anyone off the back.
We cant just keep them in the garage all the time, otherwise everyone will forget and then no one will care.
You cannot replace the memories you will have doing things like this.
My only regret was that I'm not nineteen anymore and over the years somehow I have become invisible now to girls of that age.
The last time I did it the three ladies (two in back one in the passenger seat) were not petite at all and there was no damage. Zero.
My only concern was keeping my driving smooth and not dumping anyone off the back.
We cant just keep them in the garage all the time, otherwise everyone will forget and then no one will care.
You cannot replace the memories you will have doing things like this.
My only regret was that I'm not nineteen anymore and over the years somehow I have become invisible now to girls of that age.
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My girlfriends daughter asked me if i would drive my 66 convertible in her home coming parade with the 2 people sitting on the deck lid , i declined stating that i didn't think the deck lid would hold 250lbs + . she was mad, am i wrong seems like a lot of weight on a part not designed for it .
The best part was my daughter took an interest in the hobby and was beaming ear to ear when the football game was over because she and her best friend got to ride out of the football stadium in "dad's vette".....PRICELESS
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