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Old May 31, 2010 | 04:04 PM
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I took the tops off my 77 and put them in back. The way I placed them does not allow me to access any of the storage bins completely. (I can raise the lid slightly.)

Am I putting them in wrong or is this just the way it is?
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Old May 31, 2010 | 04:08 PM
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That's the way it is!
Think of it as a REALLY good looking woman, a pleasure to drive, but a bit of a nuisance at times.
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Old May 31, 2010 | 04:09 PM
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Not much room with them back there.
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Old May 31, 2010 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Alan 71
That's the way it is!
Think of it as a REALLY good looking woman, a pleasure to drive, but a bit of a nuisance at times.
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Alan

and you can't put things in the back and access the other compartments.
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Old May 31, 2010 | 05:11 PM
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also the reason that GM made a rack that mounted on the rear deck lid to hold the t-tops when removed. it was ugly, but it was functional and allowed you to store and get to things in the rear behind the seats.
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Old May 31, 2010 | 05:18 PM
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also the reason that GM made a rack that mounted on the rear deck lid to hold the t-tops when removed. it was ugly, but it was functional and allowed you to store and get to things in the rear behind the seats.
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Oh that look like ***. just keep them in the cargo area and deal with never being able to put stuff in the bins
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leave them at home and only drive on nice sunny days !
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Originally Posted by bob7876
When I hear the phrase "Butt Ugly" this pic comes to mind. Not to mention the holes in the fiberglass when the racks are removed- Looks like the back panel has been shot-up with a 50 caliber....
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Originally Posted by Alan 71
That's the way it is!
Think of it as a REALLY good looking woman, a pleasure to drive, but a bit of a nuisance at times.
Regards,
Alan
Good one !
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Originally Posted by 75+78 Corvettes
Oh that look like ***. just keep them in the cargo area and deal with never being able to put stuff in the bins
Thats what I think every time I see that as well. I would just leave the
tops on if thats were I had to store mine.

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Originally Posted by bob7876
Which presents another problem .... how to you fill it up with gas!

If you use the luggage rack, don't put too much on it or block access or you're SOL.
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leave them at home and only drive on nice sunny days !
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Originally Posted by MrJlr
leave them at home and only drive on nice sunny days !


That's the way I do it. And the car is lighter too
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Originally Posted by MrJlr
leave them at home and only drive on nice sunny days !
make up a stand, put them in so there out of the way, and drive away!!
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Originally Posted by MrJlr
leave them at home and only drive on nice sunny days !
Works for me !!!!
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