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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 05:08 PM
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how do you guys store your tops? Iv'e seen several bags & suitcases for sale. I don't want to buy a piece of junk, but would like to spend as little as possible. I plan to drive to the beach this summer and stay overnight, so I need to take the tops with me. I'm sure the wife wont mind holding the suitcase in her lap.
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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 05:54 PM
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Pick up a set of t top bags (roof panel bags). They are well worth the price. Stack the tops in the rear compartment and pack your clothes in duffel bags - you can stuff them in tight places.
Have fun!
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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 06:29 PM
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I have the T-top bags and suitcase. Bags are the way to go for your trip. Suitcase is very nice and the best protection but a bit bulky,
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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 06:37 PM
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T-Top bags #1, from any of the aftermarket suppliers !!!
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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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I have the T Top storage bags from Mid america and they work fine. I stack mine on top of each other in the back all the time, no scratches, no brakes!
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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 09:38 PM
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I use T top bags, not as bulky as the suitcase
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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 10:12 PM
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Yep, bags too.
I had my sister-in-law make me a set.
Heavy duty wheelchair seating fabric. ALOT heavier than the regular bags. velcro fasteners, no snaps....they can scratch bad.


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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 11:52 PM
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T-Top bags with the hold down strap
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Luggage rack brackets... I added "velcro" to avoid the buckle hassle...
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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Go to a salvage yard, find a 3 gen Camaro or Firebird that had T-Tops, get the bag from one of them. The bag works great for the C-3 tops.
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 10:51 AM
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I use the bags.. i also use a towel as to not get scratches from snaps. here are sets of bags for 30.00
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_...top+bag&_rdc=1
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 12:26 PM
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Looks like bags are are the way to go.
Thanks for all the input everybody
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 01:00 PM
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I went to the fabric/quilting supply store and picked up several yards of fleece, Which I then sewed into bags that fit the tops. The fleece is soft enough that it will not scratch the tops.
Total Cost: <$20
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 01:09 AM
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I keep mine in the t-top bags and store them on top of each other in the rear compartment. They have been there for almost 2 years. I cant remember the last time they were on the cars.

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