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I was detailing my 84 recently and I did my weatherstripping with di electric grease. When I got done I decided to leave the top loose! I'm just leaving it loose when I'm not driving. Just takes a minute to hit the road!
I had mine off last weekend and it is nice but I wish it was easier to take off and put on. I have had three "T" roof vehicles ( 91 Firebird, 81 Vette, 01 Camaro) and all of those were much easier to take off.
personally, I wouldn't trust myself to remember to tighten down the roof hardware. with my luck i'd get a free membership into that flying roof club -
BTW, for lubing the weather stripping, I use silicone spray in an aerosol can. I spray an amount into s small plastic container, and use a 1" foam bush and "paint" a coating - let it soak in for a minute or so, and wipe off the excess. I usually do it a couple times a year. seems to work better than straight grease -
I usually leave the roof off the car and if I leave it I just set it on and put the drivers side front bolt in snug and the pass. side rear finger tight. Easier to remove when I leave and keeps the water out if it rains.
I had mine off last weekend and it is nice but I wish it was easier to take off and put on. I have had three "T" roof vehicles ( 91 Firebird, 81 Vette, 01 Camaro) and all of those were much easier to take off.
I had mine of for the 1st time this weekend and loved it. I'm with you, I had a 72 coupe and it took about 5 seconds to take off per side and no help. wish they had the same setup as my 72. also I read about all kinds of creeking noises and handling problems with it off but I went on a 60 mile ride with no problems except when I hit a bump the top bumped the back window sometimes.
I have found 2 C4 tops on the side of the road. 2 of them! Don't leave it loose or i may find yours. (both were ruined but had good hardware) I drive a lot in my profession.
From: Clifton Park, NY ............Clearwater, FL ... 85 Original Owner
Originally Posted by AstroMan1
I was detailing my 84 recently and I did my weatherstripping with di electric grease. When I got done I decided to leave the top loose! I'm just leaving it loose when I'm not driving. Just takes a minute to hit the road!
I had mine of for the 1st time this weekend and loved it. I'm with you, I had a 72 coupe and it took about 5 seconds to take off per side and no help. wish they had the same setup as my 72. also I read about all kinds of creeking noises and handling problems with it off but I went on a 60 mile ride with no problems except when I hit a bump the top bumped the back window sometimes.
You should have a latch to hol the top at 3 points. Should not move
It's "just sitting" on the car only while I'm not driving. It's so much quicker to take off. That's the trick. I did have rain today so it's tight again. I always have something to remind me to do a checklist. Not just the car!
You should have a latch to hol the top at 3 points. Should not move
yep, I put the holder in the hole but it still seemed to bump window unless I didn't have it in correctly, do you have to push it far into the front 2 holders? I didn't force it in to them
I guess I just don't see the point. it takes less than 5 minutes to remove or install the top. Are T-tops faster, Yes. But it's not like it's an hour long job.
It's "just sitting" on the car only while I'm not driving. It's so much quicker to take off. That's the trick. I did have rain today so it's tight again. I always have something to remind me to do a checklist. Not just the car!
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From: Clifton Park, NY ............Clearwater, FL ... 85 Original Owner
Originally Posted by belairbrian
I guess I just don't see the point. it takes less than 5 minutes to remove or install the top. Are T-tops faster, Yes. But it's not like it's an hour long job.
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