Removable Top
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Removable Top
I removed the Top on my 1990 for the first time yesterday. Getting it back on was a pain. I struggled to get the front bolts lined up. Do you Guys tighten the front bolts or the rear ones first?
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Originally Posted by Tstones
I removed the Top on my 1990 for the first time yesterday. Getting it back on was a pain. I struggled to get the front bolts lined up. Do you Guys tighten the front bolts or the rear ones first?
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From: Just the Tip... Just to see how it feels...
Originally Posted by ruffneckxx
Just don't try to put the top back on if you aren't on even ground. It won't fit
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From: Vancouver Wa
Originally Posted by zo1boy
You're not saying the structure of the C4 gets compromised when the tops off are you? WHy would GM do something like that?
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From: The reason time exists is so everything doesn't happen at once
Originally Posted by ruffneckxx
It should just drop right into place. I never had a problem getting the bolts lined up in my 85. Just don't try to put the top back on if you aren't on even ground. It won't fit
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Originally Posted by Tstones
My Driveway is uneven and on a slight incline, I'll put it on in the garage next time.
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You may also want to realign the top with the mounting brackets... there are proceedures on how to do it, think in the tech tips, if not, email me, i have the proceedure and happy to send.