Does your softtop pop out while driving-there is a solution
Instructor
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From: EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS NETHERLANDS
Maybe I'm confused here......but I thought is site was intended for the Corvette hobbyist. A place where we Vetteheads can go to either trade info, provide help, and generally BS. Of course, if you have parts, you can sell them, but even here, most of us like to give out lower prices on parts than other places, due to the "club like" nature of this site. I am certainly not trying to hurt this gentleman's buisness (especially because my top on my 68 pops out all the time)..........but until now, if anyone had asked me where to go for advice, from guys who were willing and happy to give it (for free) I would have said here.....having said that, I'm sure others know how to fix this problem, so maybe you could start another thread explaininig. My opinion (for what it is worth), advise and tips on this site should be free.......kinda takes the fun out of the hobby if it's not.
Have a safe Christmas guys..........
John
Have a safe Christmas guys..........
John
this forum is a place for trade information without pay for it...
Burning Brakes
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I don't think this guy gets it.
Nobody is going to send you parts from their car without more of an explanation and some pics. God knows what the parts would look like when they got them back. If your trying to make a quick $, take it to ebay.
Nobody is going to send you parts from their car without more of an explanation and some pics. God knows what the parts would look like when they got them back. If your trying to make a quick $, take it to ebay.
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Racer
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here's the deal
For those who are interested, If your convertible top pops out and you have exhausted all your efforts like i did, i can make those latches bit down on that top pin and it won't pop out anymore.The factory spring mechanism is horsecrap,all i did is add another spring,anyone can figure it out.If you don't want to dick around countless hours i can do it for you and all you do is reinstall and drive and forget it and go onto the next problem.My profile is not attractive, I have a chin that sticks out abit too much.I have been here since 2005.This is simple, call me at 631-555 and we can talk and then make your own decisions.
Last edited by IrishMac; Dec 17, 2008 at 03:35 PM.
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Racer
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Buddy,my car is a big block and has a newer 7 leaf HD spring installed as should be.When that car is moving and hits rough road she starts to shake, it's a rough ride with this spring.What happens is the top pins actually start to open the latches and the natural tendency of the top is to pull away from the latch.When conditions are met and the stock spring on the latch is working as it should, that top will pop out.It doesn't happen on every car.But those that do it will drive you nuts.What i have done is pretty much added another spring to the mechanism leaving the factory spring in place.When i first drove down the road waiting for that top to pop, ifound myself looking for bumps and pot holes,nothing!It worked and the car was so much more rigid and tight.All you naysayers who think i'm hosing people, you are dopes, because this works great, and is virtually undectable.How good is this? anybody that calls me i will talk to them about it and if i like you i tell you how to do it,but the trick is the spring.I spent hours finding the right spring,so for those of you who's top doesn't pop, not for you,beat it and stop being miserable bastards.Thank you and i don't have pictures because im not that sophisticated yet.Thank you.631-555
Last edited by IrishMac; Dec 17, 2008 at 03:36 PM.
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Buddy,my car is a big block and has a newer 7 leaf HD spring installed as should be.When that car is moving and hits rough road she starts to shake, it's a rough ride with this spring.What happens is the top pins actually start to open the latches and the natural tendency of the top is to pull away from the latch.When conditions are met and the stock spring on the latch is working as it should, that top will pop out.It doesn't happen on every car.But those that do it will drive you nuts.What i have done is pretty much added another spring to the mechanism leaving the factory spring in place.When i first drove down the road waiting for that top to pop, ifound myself looking for bumps and pot holes,nothing!It worked and the car was so much more rigid and tight.All you naysayers who think i'm hosing people, you are dopes, because this works great, and is virtually undectable.How good is this? anybody that calls me i will talk to them about it and if i like you i tell you how to do it,but the trick is the spring.I spent hours finding the right spring,so for those of you who's top doesn't pop, not for you,beat it and stop being miserable bastards.Thank you and i don't have pictures because im not that sophisticated yet.Thank you.631-555
Loose the attitude Dude!
Nobody is questioning your design, just your approach. Insulting your customer base will not improve your sales.
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Racer
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Buddy, I'm opening up here alittle if your following this thread and you're talking about my attitude! Didn't you have some interest in this earlier?How come you didn't call me? I will talk to you or give me your # , i'll call you.631-555
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Drifting
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Since I don't own a ragtop, I now fall into your "Beat it, you bastard" catagory and I don't like that!
enuff said
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Racer
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I took an interest in the thread as I'm interested in all things corvette. I have a coupe so your fix doen't apply to me however I've noticed your attitude get progressivley worse as people tried to suggest you follow forum protocol.
Since I don't own a ragtop, I now fall into your "Beat it, you bastard" catagory and I don't like that!
enuff said
Since I don't own a ragtop, I now fall into your "Beat it, you bastard" catagory and I don't like that!
enuff said
Drifting
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From: Sault Ste. Marie Ontario
Hey eastltd, im sorry for calling you a bastard, it's all in good fun.I took some abuse but i'm good now.I like your big motor on your avitar there, all that power in a corvette,that could possibly cause a t-top to pop out, be careful as i don't have a fix for that yet.I love you man and have a good holiday season.
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For those who are interested, If your convertible top pops out and you have exhausted all your efforts like i did, i can make those latches bit down on that top pin and it won't pop out anymore.The factory spring mechanism is horsecrap,all i did is add another spring,anyone can figure it out.If you don't want to dick around countless hours i can do it for you and all you do is reinstall and drive and forget it and go onto the next problem.My profile is not attractive, I have a chin that sticks out abit too much.I have been here since 2005.This is simple, call me at 631-555 and we can talk and then make your own decisions.
Last edited by IrishMac; Dec 17, 2008 at 03:37 PM.
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Racer
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If you had to add another spring, then it sounds like your latches were just gummed up from old grease and dirt from over the years and all they needed were a good cleaning and re-oiled. Just adding another spring is what we call here on the forum as just another " BUBBA FIX "
Last edited by IrishMac; Dec 17, 2008 at 03:37 PM.
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Why do you not just offer a repair kit with instructions at a reasonable price? Think through what you are asking. I have to remove my latches (value ~$130.00), ship them to you/a stranger ($20.00 or so), you repair ($95.00), you ship back ($20.00 or so), and I re-install the latches. Cut out the unnecessary steps. Most of us can turn a wrench.