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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 12:03 PM
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All, Is the waterfall between the seats removable? Reason I am asking is we have a small Welsh Corgi (30lbs) and I am wondering if I could remove the waterfall, and with the top up, would there be room for the Cogri to sit/lay back there? I realize with the top down, there would not be room for her, but possibly with the top up it would work out. Looking for next Vette and was only looking at coupes for this reason. Would like a convertible if I had room for "Maddie"
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 12:06 PM
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You can easily take the trim piece off - just a few screws on top but there's more ironwork around. The waterfall has a mounting post behind it. The gear for securing the tonneau is mounted on top. Even if you did, with the seats in place its a very small "peephole" between the seats.

It would look really bad and it's way too tight even for a Corgi


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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 12:07 PM
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Yes it is removable but if you take it out the cover wont latch down and it wouldnt look right i dont think but the latch for the tonneu cover is there and the quick release in case the button breaks. so i would say no on that question.
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 12:09 PM
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Waterfall can be removed by removing 4 hex screws, two on each side, then just slide straight up. Be careful when putting it back on not to scratch. But like DeeGee stated there is a mounting bracket behind the waterfall.

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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 12:16 PM
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The plastic shroud (waterfall) surrounding the mechanism used to keep the cover latched is removable but removing the mechanism that holds the top-cover down may be more trouble than its worth.
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 12:25 PM
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I had to take mine off to get my HUD in. I wish I would of taken a picture so you could see whats underneath the waterfall sticking up
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 12:28 PM
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Ok All, thanks for the input. I am now back to looking for a coupe. Appreciate your help.
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 09:37 PM
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THis is what you do, take yoru car keys and car title, go to a car dealer and trade it in for a SUV....
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