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Oct 2, 2014 | 06:47 PM

JRVet

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Parade Usage

I just purchased a silver 2014 convertible a month ago and I am wondering if the rear deck is made to handle a queen sitting on it during a parade. I have seen other convertibles and other generations of corvettes doing this, but can the c7 deck handle it? Thanks

Oct 2, 2014 | 06:54 PM

KenHorse

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Originally Posted by JRVet

I just purchased a silver 2014 convertible a month ago and I am wondering if the rear deck is made to handle a queen sitting on it during a parade.

Queen, straight, bi...it doesn't matter. It will support a reasonable amount of weight.

(just make sure the person isn't a porker)

Oct 2, 2014 | 06:59 PM

Rakkasan

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Originally Posted by KenHorse

Queen, straight, bi...it doesn't matter. It will support a reasonable amount of weight.

(just make sure the person isn't a porker)

I've use my C2 in parades and the deck has always been fine as long as you cover it with a material that won't scratch the paint for the riders to sit on. Also, make sure they're not wearing heels that can puncture the material.

The only problem I an think of is if it's a manual transmission. Parade corvettes really need to be automatic.

Oct 2, 2014 | 07:14 PM

JRVet

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Thank goodness I opted for the automatic.

Oct 2, 2014 | 08:13 PM

Larry/car

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I used a manual transmission once in a parade. Must of taken 30,000 miles off the clutch. Never again.

Oct 2, 2014 | 11:58 PM

Old Yellow

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I used a manual transmission once in a parade. Must of taken 30,000 miles off the clutch. Never again.

Ditto.

Once was enough.

Ed

Oct 3, 2014 | 10:47 AM

IDSRVIT

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Ditto.

Once was enough.

Ed

Ed

Great "I will not / never" quotes on your signature.

Oct 3, 2014 | 10:51 AM

BigJoe

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If you have Zainoed (or other wax of choice) your deck, get one of those rubberized mats to go under the blanket or your "queen" may just slide off the back.