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Aug 4, 2009 | 12:24 PM

kmhpac

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Convertible Question

I had a '99 vert and want to know where does the the flap attached to the inside of the back of the roof go when the top is up?

It doesn't seem right that it should just lay on the back deck flapping around when driving with the windows down but I can't figure out where else it would go.

Does anyone know what I mean?

Aug 4, 2009 | 12:40 PM

Cod

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From: E-Town TN

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That's where it goes

The thought is if it's pretty enough to have your windows down then it's pretty enough to have your top down too.

Plus driving with windows down and top up = stretching the top which = more problems.

Top up Windows up, Top Down Windows Down!

Hope this helps

Aug 4, 2009 | 01:40 PM

dougbfresh

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Agreed with above post. My 01' does the same. My 69' had vents in the back that opened to equalize the pressure (FlowThru Ventalation it was called).

Aug 4, 2009 | 02:21 PM

spdracr39

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That flap is retarded.

Aug 4, 2009 | 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by spdracr39

That flap is retarded.

I have chrome seat hoops installed and it's a real PIA getting it to lie flat when the top is up.

Aug 4, 2009 | 04:30 PM

JimZRyd

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From: Florence SC

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The flap protects the glass rear window when the top is down and folded away. I agree with the above notes, windows down = top down etc. I have to admit to driving with windows down and top up but only on slow cruises with the 3 year old

At normal speeds I have never noticed mine flapping.

Aug 4, 2009 | 04:42 PM

Birdman

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You're blessed with a convertible in the summer time and you're asking about things that have to do with the top UP?? Get out there and enjoy it!!

Aug 4, 2009 | 04:48 PM

PETE O.

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Originally Posted by spdracr39

That flap is retarded.

You're lucky though, I got flamed for asking the same question.

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Aug 4, 2009 | 07:15 PM

Optimus_C5

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St. Jude Donor '12

Quote:

Originally Posted by PETE O.

You're lucky though, I got flamed for asking the same question.

There's still time to get flamed. Don't count it out yet.

Aug 4, 2009 | 07:20 PM

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VettesandZs

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What's the point in having a Vert if you don't put the top down when it's nice outside.

Aug 4, 2009 | 08:24 PM

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jpl99vert

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That was my first mod, removing that piece of cloth.

Aug 5, 2009 | 01:27 AM

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paullywalnuts

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The flap is to reduce glare on the tonneau. If its nice enough for windows down why not just put the top down?

Aug 5, 2009 | 09:11 AM

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clif

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I put my top down EVERY time I drive as long as its not raining, and the temp is above 60 degrees.

Aug 5, 2009 | 09:14 AM

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DropTheTop

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Drop The Top!

Aug 8, 2009 | 12:26 PM

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kmhpac

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I never thought about stretching the top with windows down.
So from now on windows up with top up!
Thanks!

Aug 8, 2009 | 01:51 PM

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WKMCD

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Where is the top stored? I don't think I have one.

Aug 8, 2009 | 03:57 PM

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DeeGee

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Top up windows down????????????????????????

You shouldn't know about the flap

Aug 8, 2009 | 04:13 PM

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Birdman

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From: Charleston SC

At least that's better than top down, windows up!!

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