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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 10:27 PM
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Default Re: Convertible owners (fjetb)

Ah, onomatopoeia...the word that 'says' the sound...don't forget...screech, varoooooom, and squeal! :smash:
...and not unlike the vociferation of a bad contestant for American Idol ! :jester

...but really, I must say that the orchestral :nopity ensemble of our :chevy 'vert overture is an acquired taste ! :cheers:
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Old Mar 4, 2004 | 10:03 AM
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Default Re: Convertible owners (verskel)

My softtop is nice and tight. No shake, rattle, roll, or squeak. Just a slight little leak. :D
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Old Mar 4, 2004 | 10:08 AM
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Default Re: Convertible owners (rgregory)

"Cowl shake" is a common problem on most older convertibles, mainly because they don't have the roof for support! The new ones are better with a much more rigid body. It's one reason why the race L-88's of the late '60's used hard tops.

Hans
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