did something stupid
02-15-2004, 11:51 AM
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did something stupid
60 years old and finally able to get my first vette. This January when it was about 10 degrees out (but sunny) I decided to take my 89 vert for a ride. I wanted to put something in the rear storage area. When I released the rear latch and attemped to fold the top the rear plastic window cracked (frozen and brittle) is there any way I can at least temporarily repair (not duct tape)
02-15-2004, 11:56 AM
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Re: did something stupid (RBed)
Just wanted to welcome you to the forum and congrats on Vette ownership. My two obsessions! Don't know anyway to repair that but maybe someone will. :seeya
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02-15-2004, 12:48 PM
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Re: did something stupid (RBed)
Congrats on you new toy :hurray:
My rear plastic window on my jeep cracked 2 years ago :smash:
I put a clear tape used to repair greenhouse plastic, over the 16" crack.
Still there :crazy:
:cheers:
[Modified by AGENT 86, 9:49 AM 2/15/2004]
My rear plastic window on my jeep cracked 2 years ago :smash:
I put a clear tape used to repair greenhouse plastic, over the 16" crack.
Still there :crazy:
:cheers:
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02-15-2004, 12:59 PM
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Re: did something stupid (AGENT 86)
Congrats on you new toy :hurray:
My rear plastic window on my jeep cracked 2 years ago :smash:
I put a clear tape used to repair greenhouse plastic, over the 16" crack.
Still there :crazy:
:cheers:
My rear plastic window on my jeep cracked 2 years ago :smash:
I put a clear tape used to repair greenhouse plastic, over the 16" crack.
Still there :crazy:
:cheers:
02-15-2004, 01:13 PM
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Re: did something stupid (RBed)
I went to the local hardware store and bought clear plastic sheeting same mil as the org window and cut out the old window leaving a 1" glue strip and hot glued in the plastic sheeting it looks as good as new.
02-15-2004, 03:19 PM
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Re: did something stupid (Corvette Kid NC)
Congrats on you new toy :hurray:
My rear plastic window on my jeep cracked 2 years ago :smash:
I put a clear tape used to repair greenhouse plastic, over the 16" crack.
Still there :crazy:
:cheers:
And as anyone here on the forum will tell you, this guy is the MASTER of improvisation! Refer to any thread with "carport" in the subject! :lol: :lol:
My rear plastic window on my jeep cracked 2 years ago :smash:
I put a clear tape used to repair greenhouse plastic, over the 16" crack.
Still there :crazy:
:cheers:
And as anyone here on the forum will tell you, this guy is the MASTER of improvisation! Refer to any thread with "carport" in the subject! :lol: :lol:
Rule of thumb around here in the winter is never put your top down if it's below 32-35... (around here being my house).
02-15-2004, 03:58 PM
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Re: did something stupid (RBed)
Welcome to the Forum and congrats on your new Vette. :cheers:
It looks like you already have the answer to your problem, so I'll just invite you to come out the Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ for the 1st Corvette Challenge event on Mar. 13th. Even if you just come to watch you can meet some nice guys and see some fine Corvettes.
They will also have a Show & Go later this season.
It looks like you already have the answer to your problem, so I'll just invite you to come out the Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ for the 1st Corvette Challenge event on Mar. 13th. Even if you just come to watch you can meet some nice guys and see some fine Corvettes.
They will also have a Show & Go later this season.
02-15-2004, 06:38 PM
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Re: did something stupid (vinnies87)
Welcome to the forum and to the Vette family. You can never be too old to enjoy the world of Corvettes. I don't think it was stupid, just the need for the wind ijn your hair :auto: :auto: :auto:
02-16-2004, 12:53 PM
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Welcome!! You will find that this forum has tons of great guys and gals that love the C4. You have found a great place to be.
02-17-2004, 10:04 AM
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Re: did something stupid (Beautiful Beast)
Welcome-great guys and girls on the forum :) I hope we never do a "stupid poll" I'd be right at the top :cuss , but the folks on the forum give a sense of hope. I know if I have a problem, complaint or rant-I don't have to pay a shrink :D
02-17-2004, 12:27 PM
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St. Jude Donor '04 & '05
Re: did something stupid (RBed)
Welcome to the forum. Great too see someone my age. Heh Heh.
Good Luck
tony
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Good Luck
tony
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02-17-2004, 12:32 PM
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Re: did something stupid (Corvette Kid NC)
Congrats on getting a vette. Welcome to the forum, these guys can tell you anything. :cheers: