Getting That Top Off
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Nice job. I'm just about to leave work for the day, and I planned on taking my roof off. I don't think I really have too many problems with mine, but I watched your video anyway just to see if you had any tips to make it easier. I think I might adjust how I initially get my grip on the back edge of the roof.
BTW, I used your fender hash video as a reference when I did mine. Mine are vinyl rather than the factory printed decal, but your video was still helpful. Thanks!
BTW, I used your fender hash video as a reference when I did mine. Mine are vinyl rather than the factory printed decal, but your video was still helpful. Thanks!
Really good to hear that you are enjoying the videos that I make and that they are helpful! I appreciate the likes (thumbs up), subscribing, commenting and sharing the link. It gives me feedback to know that all the time and effort I put in is worth it to help folks out.
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I find it t be very easy. I think the key is just knowing how to position yourself, opening all the doors and hatch, and just taking your time so you don’t scratch anything. Takes me about a minute. You could also just lower the windows instead of opening the doors, but I am 5’7” and like being closer to the roof for leverage. I don’t want to scratch my doors up.
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A real golfer will get his clubs to the course no matter what he drives! lol Leave the top at home or have your passenger hold them. There is plenty of vertical space without the top on the car. lol Take care and thanks for your comment! -Ozz
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I had my car 5 minutes and the top was off. Thats even when the profile pic I have was taken...right after I bought it.
Its one of my favorite things and I just can't wrap my head around not taking it off constantly. I'm so happy I came into corvette in this gen when they all come off. A fixed roof car would be a big negative to me.
Its one of my favorite things and I just can't wrap my head around not taking it off constantly. I'm so happy I came into corvette in this gen when they all come off. A fixed roof car would be a big negative to me.
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Thank you as always for the great videos. I love that you always have great advice for those of us that are paranoid (maybe a little too paranoid sometimes). I was wondering if you know if there are any issues with storing the targa if you have the privacy fabric installed? Also you mentioned that the gaskets may be sticky. I looked up the gm weather strip lubricant and I was wondering if you have any recommendations for how often to use it? Here is a link to it for reference https://smile.amazon.com/Genuine-Flu...ywords=3634770
Thank you again and keep up the great work
Thank you again and keep up the great work
The privacy fabric is soft and will work with the top. It is easy enough to unclip and remove if you don't want to use it. As long as the top is fairly clean no scratching should occur.
For the sticking gaskets I suggest you purchase a clear pure silicone grease, which is the same as dielectric grease and has NO petroleum in it which will eventually break down rubber. It's not necessary for the label to say GM and you may save money. This is the best way to keep the weather stripping seals lasting a long time without sticking and prevent cracking. It's sort of like hand lotion for a persons skin. A little goes a long way, Here is a link to the product I like to use: https://amzn.to/2jUcg5x Use the silicone sparingly and maybe at the most once every few years unless you live in a very hot dry climate. Like I say you don't need much.
Hope that info is helpful to you and thanks for your comment. I appreciate it. -Glen
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Yes that's what I do most often, leave the targa top at home. There is a nice rack to hang it on the wall if you don't want to risk it being damaged leaning the top on the floor. Here is the link: https://amzn.to/2rF284U
Take care -Ozz
Take care -Ozz
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Is anyone noticing wear/damage on the plastic blocks in the hatch that the roof pins snap in to? The C5 had spring loaded levers which were very durable and still work fine on my 125K mi C5.
I'm a bit concerned about only using tension to hold the roof in the hatch. Thinking that one of these days the plastic do-hickey will crack/break allowing the room to move around.
I'm a bit concerned about only using tension to hold the roof in the hatch. Thinking that one of these days the plastic do-hickey will crack/break allowing the room to move around.
I haven't seen any wear damage on the C7 targa top hold down blocks yet. I guess like everything else in life it could eventually wear out depending on the use and weather conditions but likely will last the life of the car.
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