Roadster71

Looking at the instructions from vintage air they have you removing the cowl bracing from the passenger side of the car. For you folks who have done this, have you noticed any decrease in rigidity in the car?
The car is a 1971 convertible. I would think that it would have more of a impact than on a coup.
Thanks

Hayes69

I am finishing up the install in my 69 convertible right now. I haven't driven it yet so I can't say for sure, but that was probably my least favorite part.

ddawson

Check this thread out.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...fications.html

Roadster71

I followed this thread at the time but the 71 vert has a different bracing arrangement than shown and the car is already all together.
I would just like to know how much the brace affects the ridgidity of the structure. This issue is what keeps me from pulling the trigger on adding a aftermarket kit.

7T1vette

I understand the guy in TX with a convertible needing A/C...but why would you need A/C in CT???? That's why you have a convertible....right?

Roadster71

I guess if you enjoy 95+ deg temps and 70+ % humidity in a C3 you wouldn't need it.

Hayes69

that's like Dallas right now. Maybe a little hotter here. It's brutal. I must be crazy to be putting it in while my garage is 96 degrees, but I'm impatient!

7T1vette

I guess that it's all relative. I spent 5 years in Phoenix, AZ where it hit 110*F or higher on 90 consecutive summer days.

Tim 1973

I Live 120 miles south of Dallas, I put AC in my shop so i can work in the summer. If not its just crazy hot!

Tim