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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 12:37 PM
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How many of you guys have used the t top rack on the back of the c-3 is it safe? Im a little afraid to use them, what do you guys think?
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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 12:47 PM
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I don't even have the rack on my car, but if I did I wouldn't be using it. I usually either stick them in the back of the car or leave them at home in the garage.
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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 12:52 PM
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I purchased my a few years ago from ??? Damn, can't from the web page Anyway, My only complaint is with the grommets that the t-top’s slip into. Then currently need to be replaced as they have split. Other than that, I love them. They come in handy when you actually want to put something in the space behind the seat.

Found the web page – www.vettespecialties.com

They also have some close up pictures of the brackets.



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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 01:08 PM
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my rack is there, but not the brackets,i've never seen them before,man they're ugly...maybe i'll put the suitcases on the rack and the tops in the back.
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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 10:01 PM
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Don't have the rack - but my tops stay in the garage - either on or off the car...
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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 1FUNVET
I don't even have the rack on my car, but if I did I wouldn't be using it. I usually either stick them in the back of the car or leave them at home in the garage.
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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 10:48 PM
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i dont have a rack on my 73, but i bought the t top suitcase for myself at christmas and finally got to use it in june for the bloomington show/road tour. it kept them in place ,in the rear,,and i didnt even use the ''y'' strap.plus there is a foam divider inside to keep the t tops cushioned and seperated,i had the rack on my last vette a 77.and i really didnt care for it, it was a pain in the neck to get inbetween and wash/wax the rear deck
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by HighRisk
How many of you guys have used the t top rack on the back of the c-3 is it safe? Im a little afraid to use them, what do you guys think?
Assuming you have the correct setup, yes they will stay on at 100+ all day.



Removed the rack later.
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Personally I've never liked the looks. They look too "Aftermarket" compared to the lines of a Vette...jmho
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