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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 09:32 PM
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i just bought one of those t top suitcases for the t tops on my 73. i was wondering if anyone has one and what they think of it, the reason i bought it is, i never really felt those bags were very protective, thought my tops could get scratched, also feel ther more ''secured'' by being in the suitcase, plus i got it for $99 at echlers
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 09:34 PM
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The suitcase is an excellent purchase to make. And it's really easy to store the tops in the later-model C3's
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 09:35 PM
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does it take up most of the room in the back?
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 09:40 PM
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The suitcase is an excellent purchase to make. And it's really easy to store the tops in the later-model C3's
It does do a good job of eating up the space... but its worth it!
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 10:25 PM
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Carl you didn't go wrong. I use mine all the time. Takes alittle extra time but so worth it not to scratch up your tops. Know matter how you store your tops there goina take up alot of space.

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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 11:29 PM
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I got one for christmas this year but I haven't been to the Vette since then so sorry I'm no help!
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 11:32 PM
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sounds like a great idea. Now you don't have to worry about putting things in the back on TOP of your tops. Now they can go on top of the suitcase. I need to get one of those for my coveted blue-glass tops
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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 01:58 AM
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You asked a question I have been thinking about, thanks.
Are they good for the glass tops, too?
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