CREWZIN

Fast Question. Local high school wanted a convertible to ride the Grand Marshall in a parade that would last about 1/2 hour. Nobody in the local clubs seems to be stepping up to volunteer their car. Is the bar on a coupe (mine) strong enough to hold a person without damage? I would put a towel or blanket on top so it wouldn't scratch.

CREWZIN

WoW. Hard to believe 68 people read my question and nobody is able to tell me if someone can sit on the targa bar without damage.

Kevova

Because of the roll over standards I would think it would hold a lighter person. Without damage IDK I have never been asked to try it.. Not much to hold on to is a worry.

TorchTarga94

I wouldn't worry about the bar, plenty strong. I would worry about the hinge cover for the rear glass and the 3rd brake light.

c4cruiser

Yes, it will be plenty strong for an adult to sit there. A blanket or thick towel is a good idea. But one issue will be where the rider places his/her feet. Have them sit near the passenger side and ask if they could remove their shoes. It's a good idea to have a towel available to place on the seat too.

The passenger seat can move forward far enough so that the rider can step into the floor pan behind the seat, and sit down on the bar.

hcbph

I've got a convertible but one thing to think on is if you have someone sitting on a targa bar, what are they going to hold onto if you take a turn or hit the brakes? How do you keep them from falling off?

If someone on top got hurt, who's insurance are they going to be going after? Who would be liable for any injuries?

Personally I'd be more inclined to have them sit down in the seat as there seems to be a lot of potential liability if something went sideways while they were sitting on top.

pologreen1

yes, this is doable. Reasonable not so sure... just drive them around normal or ask other vette guys to help out.

i would not personally volunteer, but if someone explained the same scenario to me I would just help out with my car too.

Not in to schools or parades, but I would do it no big deal. Maybe someone else you know is the same.

Tom400CFI

Wow...that is a lot or worrying about **** that don't need worrying about! He's talking about a parade...not an Auto x course. I think the rider will be fine...and I KNOW the targa bar is way stronger than strong enough, to support a person (or a few).

Now...have a look at this insanity that I participated in....

856SPEED

Cool! That targa bar was strong enough to hold a lot of folks!!!

Tom400CFI

Plus alcohol!

856SPEED

its my my kind of targa bar! Alcohol and ladies and I would love to ride on that fu__er too!

CREWZIN

THANK YOU all for your reply. Think I'll give it a try if they already didn't have someone step up with a vert. It is slow going and more often than not the parade is at a snails pace or stopped. If Im picked to help I'll make sure the boy (Grand Marshall) keeps one hand on the bar at all times and waves to the crowd with the other.

mic575

Let us know how it goes, I have wondered about the same thing.

pologreen1

FWIW, I would rather have someone on a targa bar than a vert deck. Just saying, not sure if you seen the verts up close. A young child perhaps, nothing else.

Tom400CFI

There is no lack of strength in the targa bar. Nothing to worry about there at all.

mtwoolford

life's a compromise, how about a stack of cushions on the seat so that the person sitting there can be seen and wave to the adoring multitudes?

CREWZIN

Again, thanks to all for an answer. Turns out it's a moot point right now. They still don't have a vert but from what I found out, the Grand Marshall will be waving to the crowd with his family so it wasn't just him, his significant other and child will be with him so not enough room in the Vette to ride safely. I told them if they found another car to take that family and there's someone in the parade who's waving alone to give me a call. So I'm on standby just in case.

Tom400CFI

Eh....take the hatch glass off and throw the kid and the wife in the back!

856SPEED

i like that idea!