Anyone leave the back window off.
Melting Slicks
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From: North Bellmore Ny
St. Jude Donor '09
mine came with a removeable rear window, I will leave it out one day for a drive. As far as a cover I wont do it. A cover holds moisture. The best wat to keep moisture,bugs, dust,etc is running cheap box fans 24/7 on the car I have 2, One inthe rear on an angle and one if the fornt facing the cross angle not one spec of dust, rust, or anything sits on the car. Trust me on this
Safety Car
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I leave mine out all the time during spring, summer and fall.
But there have been a few times when I have been at a car show and freak showers would come in.
Around here you need to be able to keep it with you just in case.
cc
But there have been a few times when I have been at a car show and freak showers would come in.
Around here you need to be able to keep it with you just in case.
cc
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Hmmmmm......
mine came with a removeable rear window, I will leave it out one day for a drive. As far as a cover I wont do it. A cover holds moisture. The best wat to keep moisture,bugs, dust,etc is running cheap box fans 24/7 on the car I have 2, One inthe rear on an angle and one if the fornt facing the cross angle not one spec of dust, rust, or anything sits on the car. Trust me on this
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Fans
I have used box fans for years. In Chicag suburbs, a dehumidifier is also must in the spring thru fall. I am amazed at how much water I pull, even with a well vented garage. Cheap insurance to keep rust off.
mine came with a removeable rear window, I will leave it out one day for a drive. As far as a cover I wont do it. A cover holds moisture. The best wat to keep moisture,bugs, dust,etc is running cheap box fans 24/7 on the car I have 2, One inthe rear on an angle and one if the fornt facing the cross angle not one spec of dust, rust, or anything sits on the car. Trust me on this
Melting Slicks
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From: North Bellmore Ny
St. Jude Donor '09
Interesting. I do wait until the engine is cooled down (don't drive it in the rain, of course), and an hour or so later put the tarp on. It is a breathable indoor only cover made to combat moisture. But the fan idea is brilliant. I believe I will try that. But again, my main reason for using the cover is for my little hellions. 427 vette...do you leave the fans on during winter storage? Just a quick ?? Don't really mean to hijack the OP....
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From: troup texas
In my youth (60's) I actually had sirens after me and did not know it. The locals were very un happy at my speed but even more unhappy that I was unaware of them. So I will call that a benefit then.
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I have heard many people love their removable back window or convert to the removable back window. Anybody without the parts for the conversion just leave the rear window off the car ?
Any negatives to doing that ?
I only drive mine when sunny and no rain and currently putting together after paint and was considering leaving it out for now.
Any negatives to doing that ?
I only drive mine when sunny and no rain and currently putting together after paint and was considering leaving it out for now.
I usually leave my back window out of my 69 all summer. I really like how it changes the air flow through the cabin. Just make sure you stay out of the rain.
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From: Cortlandt Manor New York
even with the tops off.
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From: Lakeland Florida
I have a 72 with the back window out. It has been that way for about 18 months now. Actually the window and T-Tops have been off for that time. I keep a car cover on the car in the garage, and that is what keeps the car clean in and out.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Piedmont Va
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13,'19-'20
Guy's, Resurrecting this thread. Does anyone know of a vendor who sells the complete conversion kit? ....or have a complete list of parts needed?
thanks. My 73 Assy Man does not show any of this.
Racer
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You won't find it in a 1973 manual, because the bean counters did away with the removable back window before the production of '73 model started.
How much did Tom charge you for the parts?