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Dec 4, 2005 | 09:29 AM

Jake the Snake

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I recently purchased a '02 vert. When putting the top up or down, the lid rubs on the convertible top. It appears that GM put a rub strip on the canvas because of the interference. Is this normal or does the top need to be adjusted? My '99 vert does not have this problem.

Dec 4, 2005 | 09:33 AM

DeeGee

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My 02 does the same. PITA but I guess its normal.

Dec 4, 2005 | 11:12 AM

74-Roadster

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Mine too . . .

Dec 4, 2005 | 11:13 AM

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'03 does.

Dec 4, 2005 | 11:33 AM

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My 01 does and I believe that they all do.

Dec 4, 2005 | 11:34 AM

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normal

Dec 4, 2005 | 12:37 PM

04c5ragtop

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Same on 04. If you open/close the cover with the top in just the right angle, you can get them to just barely touch.

Dec 4, 2005 | 12:45 PM

Blue Smooth

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Same here...

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Dec 4, 2005 | 01:52 PM

dooscoop32

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Our 2004 has done that since the day we bought it new.

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Dec 4, 2005 | 02:44 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 04c5ragtop

Same on 04. If you open/close the cover with the top in just the right angle, you can get them to just barely touch.

Dec 4, 2005 | 03:09 PM

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Yes. That IS why the canvas tape is there. If the tape wears through, put on a new piece.

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Dec 4, 2005 | 03:28 PM

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Same Here.

Dec 4, 2005 | 03:51 PM

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Jake the Snake

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From: Newton, Wisconsin

Will it rub off the paint on the lid?

Dec 4, 2005 | 03:56 PM

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Bill Baird

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Same on my 2002.

Dec 4, 2005 | 05:16 PM

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Try moving your seats forward prior to closing the deck lid it worked for me very well., no more rubbing.

Dec 4, 2005 | 05:23 PM

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Same on my 2002.

Dec 4, 2005 | 05:39 PM

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Bill Baird

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You have excellent taste in your choice of vehicle MYRagtop!

Dec 4, 2005 | 05:40 PM

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VinnieR

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From: Austin, Texas 2005 National Champs in Football and Baseball.

I believe all C5 verts do this and it will rub the paint off the leading edge of the toneau. However, there is enough slack in the top to prevent this if you put your hand or a rag or something between the two. It's not all that much trouble and it will prevent any finish problems or wear on the cloth.