because the abbreviation "con" was already taken.........
verts?
Melting Slicks
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Unfortunately, it's just a slang term used in lieu of the proper word convertible. Others like to use another incorrect term, roadster. The last Corvette roadster made was the 1955 model.
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Looks like this has been a slow day as far as subjects go but me and my red vert do not mind!!! Red vert, no, let me see, redvert!!! Uh huh!!!
That is where I got that name for another (not corvette related) forum.
That is where I got that name for another (not corvette related) forum.
Drifting
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Vert is for people who caint spell Roadster. Or don't like to type too much. Oh yeah, Roadsters are supposed to have a rumble seat or luggage area. Before cars, Roadsters were horses ridden on roads. It's all good...
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'Vert is a little too newbie for me.
On the other hand, "roadster" has been used to refer to convertibles as long as I can remember, at least since the mid-70's. It may be nit-picky incorrect, but I'll use it anyway within the long-term context of the hobby. Kinda like the way so many people use "frame-off."
On the other hand, "roadster" has been used to refer to convertibles as long as I can remember, at least since the mid-70's. It may be nit-picky incorrect, but I'll use it anyway within the long-term context of the hobby. Kinda like the way so many people use "frame-off."
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'Vert is a little too newbie for me.
On the other hand, "roadster" has been used to refer to convertibles as long as I can remember, at least since the mid-70's. It may be nit-picky incorrect, but I'll use it anyway within the long-term context of the hobby. Kinda like the way so many people use "frame-off."
On the other hand, "roadster" has been used to refer to convertibles as long as I can remember, at least since the mid-70's. It may be nit-picky incorrect, but I'll use it anyway within the long-term context of the hobby. Kinda like the way so many people use "frame-off."
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I do prefer convertible or roadster, however, I must plead guilty of using the slang "vert" on occasion. I'll admit it's because I may have been feeling lazy at the time, but at lest i no how to spel and yous punchuashun 
edit - CFD E59, ironic you typed "to lazy", no?
edit - CFD E59, ironic you typed "to lazy", no?
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This will REALLY upset the apple cart!!!!!
They are roof panels, NOT t-tops. Corvettes had roof panels a few years before Buick Regals and Oldsmobile Cutlasses had t-tops.
Regards,
Alan
They are roof panels, NOT t-tops. Corvettes had roof panels a few years before Buick Regals and Oldsmobile Cutlasses had t-tops.
Regards,
Alan
