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Old 02-11-2018, 12:30 PM
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How many of you remove the roof panel yourself? Or, do you get help?
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Old 02-11-2018, 12:31 PM
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The removable top doesn’t weigh much at all.... always did it without help. I did drop it on my cousins head once when he was sitting in the passengers seat. May have been intentional lol.
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Old 02-11-2018, 12:33 PM
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Wife helped the first couple of times. The roof is fairly light and can be manage solo for an old fart.
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Old 02-11-2018, 12:39 PM
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One can do it. But if help is handy it makes it a little easier. It only weighs about 16 LBS or so, so can be a little awkward.
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It's pretty easy. Just open driver door so you can get under the center. With trunk open it's easily set inside from side or rear. There's a couple videos on YouTube as well.
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It's pretty easy. Just open driver door so you can get under the center. With trunk open it's easily set inside from side or rear. There's a couple videos on YouTube as well.
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Old 02-11-2018, 02:11 PM
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Thanks guys. I always needed help with my C5 roof panel but the C7 roof panel does seem considerably lighter. Off to give it a try
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Old 02-11-2018, 02:32 PM
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Thanks guys. I always needed help with my C5 roof panel but the C7 roof panel does seem considerably lighter. Off to give it a try

I'm 76 and out of shape and I can change it by myself in about 45 seconds.

Never had a problem any of my Corvettes: C6, four C4s....
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Ditto. While in the car, unclip the latches, open the trunk and doors or lower the windows, lift top out and then place top into trunk. When reinstalling, just make sure the doors are open or windows are down. I am 5’7” so prefer to open the doors to allow me to grab the middle of the top easier. But the top itself is carbon fiber and light.
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Old 02-11-2018, 03:42 PM
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It is light but awkward since you are lifting from the edge. Opening the door can help.

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Old 02-11-2018, 03:43 PM
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I'm 68 and not problem removing the top. If you think it might be an issue get the vert.
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Old 02-11-2018, 03:48 PM
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I turned 61 Friday and I always do it myself. If my wife is riding with me, she always enjoys helping out.
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Old 02-11-2018, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by GRUNIE
How many of you remove the roof panel yourself? Or, do you get help?
I’ve removed mine by myself but given I don’t like driving with the top off it’s not something I will have to do often.

But as I age I’m sure it will become a two person task.
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its pretty easy...if you need help for this, then you probably need help for other "activities".
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Old 02-11-2018, 04:47 PM
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So long as it is not windy (blowing 20+ mph), it is very easy to do by yourself.
Once you get the routine down, it is simple.
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Removal of the top can easily be done by one person.
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Removal of the top can easily be done by one person.
Whoa dude! You mean the roof comes off?
Incredible!
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Old 02-11-2018, 04:57 PM
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Don't do it if is windy because it will act like a sail and be hard to handle.
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The top is relatively light but awkward. I'm 72 and remove it often by myself.
I use a suction cup designed to handle plate glass. Got it at Amazon. Works great!

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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
I turned 61 Friday and I always do it myself. If my wife is riding with me, she always enjoys helping out.
Happy belated
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