C8 Convertible Question
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From: Camden SC
C8 Convertible Question
So, here is a dumb question: Since the C8 convertible top lowers to a position just above the engine, can you get to the engine with the top down? Just wondering...
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From: Camden SC
Thanks for the fast response. That poses a small problem for folks that like to show their cars at car shows. Convertibles are best shown with their tops down, but most shows require the hood open to expose the engine. Interesting challenge....
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Hmm?
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Get a coupe. Problem solved.
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Nah, the real question is how do you work on it? Fear not, I have the answer. Step 1. Put Top up., open rear deck. Step 2. Lease crane. Acquire rope.
Step 3. Tie rope to ankles of your shortest buddy mechanic <get him good and drunk first> . Step 4 Lower over engine, Step 5 . Set up vidio camera to catch all this. We wanna see
Step 3. Tie rope to ankles of your shortest buddy mechanic <get him good and drunk first> . Step 4 Lower over engine, Step 5 . Set up vidio camera to catch all this. We wanna see
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Nah, the real question is how do you work on it? Fear not, I have the answer. Step 1. Put Top up., open rear deck. Step 2. Lease crane. Acquire rope.
Step 3. Tie rope to ankles of your shortest buddy mechanic <get him good and drunk first> . Step 4 Lower over engine, Step 5 . Set up vidio camera to catch all this. We wanna see
Step 3. Tie rope to ankles of your shortest buddy mechanic <get him good and drunk first> . Step 4 Lower over engine, Step 5 . Set up vidio camera to catch all this. We wanna see
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