Stowing my T-Tops?
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From: Delta BC
Stowing my T-Tops?
The 1972 Corvette that I recently bought does not have a t-top bag to put my roofs into but it does have the luggage rack on the rear deck lid. I have seen people put the roofs out back there, how do I do it? Up to this point, when I go topless I just leave my roofs at home which is not very practical. Also from '68-'72 the rear window pops out as well as the t-roofs coming off; what can I do with the window? Can you buy a t-roof bag for the roofs and the window? If so, who makes them and where do I get one?
Thanks,
Rod :cheers:
Thanks,
Rod :cheers:
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Re: Stowing my T-Tops? (72Blazerod)
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Re: Stowing my T-Tops? (72Blazerod)
Rod:
I know you can still purchase these bags for the tops. I put mine in the bags and slide them in the "trunk" behind the front seats. I carry a towel and put the towel between the tops in the bags since I noticed some abrasions in the paint from them rubbing at one point.
I don't have a luggage rack so I can't help you there.
The rear window can be stored in the tray designed to hold it. It is located under the deck. There should be a small black handle that says "rear window storage". Pop this down carefully and a tray is there for storage. Sometimes I just rest mine on the tunnel behind the seats.
I know you can still purchase these bags for the tops. I put mine in the bags and slide them in the "trunk" behind the front seats. I carry a towel and put the towel between the tops in the bags since I noticed some abrasions in the paint from them rubbing at one point.
I don't have a luggage rack so I can't help you there.
The rear window can be stored in the tray designed to hold it. It is located under the deck. There should be a small black handle that says "rear window storage". Pop this down carefully and a tray is there for storage. Sometimes I just rest mine on the tunnel behind the seats.
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From: Delta BC
Re: Stowing my T-Tops? (70454)
70 454,
Well now, that is the funniest thing! I had no idea about that pop-down storage area for my window, so I just went down to take a look! Sure enough it was exactly where you said it was. Now here's the funny part, when I opened it up, guess what I found, the original t-top bags for my car!!! LOL! I feel kind of stupid but I'm glad I don't have to fork out any money for something I already have!!! Thanks I'm a pretty happy guy right now! What a find!
:withstupid: :D
Thanks again!!!
Rod :cheers:
Well now, that is the funniest thing! I had no idea about that pop-down storage area for my window, so I just went down to take a look! Sure enough it was exactly where you said it was. Now here's the funny part, when I opened it up, guess what I found, the original t-top bags for my car!!! LOL! I feel kind of stupid but I'm glad I don't have to fork out any money for something I already have!!! Thanks I'm a pretty happy guy right now! What a find!
:withstupid: :D
Thanks again!!!
Rod :cheers:
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From: Alpharette GA
Re: Stowing my T-Tops? (72Blazerod)
Speaking of window trays I just finished adding a felt material to the tray to keep the window from rattling and added some vibration protection. I also added a 1"gasket to the front lit to cover the sharp rivets as they were damageing the chrome on the window frame.
I am a new owner also and I am having fun crawling all over this car finding new things as I go :cheers:
[Modified by checklst, 10:27 PM 5/22/2004]
I am a new owner also and I am having fun crawling all over this car finding new things as I go :cheers:
[Modified by checklst, 10:27 PM 5/22/2004]
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Re: Stowing my T-Tops? (72Blazerod)
When travelling, we always have either the tops or two duffels on the rack. Use bungee cords for both. Never a problem. You can get the bags from Ecklers or MidAmerica.
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Re: Stowing my T-Tops? (72Blazerod)
You can get brackets that attach to the luggage rack that will hold the tops in the same manner they are installed on the roof. I am reasonably sure you can get them at most of the suppliers that support this forum.
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