Getting That Top Off
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Getting That Top Off
The weather is turning really nice this weekend in my neck of the woods. Reading this past week of a forum member who had difficulty storing the targa top in the trunk of his C7 inspired me to shoot the video below. I enjoy making vids that are entertaining, educational and can help people out for free. Hope you enjoy the vid and happy topless cruising all year long! Stay cool -Ozz (Glen)
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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!
Last edited by Jeff V.; May 11, 2018 at 05:50 PM.
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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!
Thanks for your comment! -Glen
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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.
Last edited by C83LZ; May 12, 2018 at 07:12 AM.
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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.
Last edited by spireland; May 12, 2018 at 11:17 AM.
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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
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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.
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Thanks!
Nice video! Well done, thanks!
The weather is turning really nice this weekend in my neck of the woods. Reading this past week of a forum member who had difficulty storing the targa top in the trunk of his C7 inspired me to shoot the video below. I enjoy making vids that are entertaining, educational and can help people out for free. Hope you enjoy the vid and happy topless cruising all year long! Stay cool -Ozz (Glen)
https://youtu.be/4pZFZf8ZeW0
https://youtu.be/4pZFZf8ZeW0
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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
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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.
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Nope.
I also just slide it under. First couple times I did un hook the privacy shade. Once I got the feel of it, I quit un hooking the privacy shade.
Video is close to how I do it, but I am more comfortable doing it from the passenger side.
Video is close to how I do it, but I am more comfortable doing it from the passenger side.
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I heard that from another forum member....hasn't happened to me.
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Good job on the video.