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Old 01-20-2002, 08:25 PM
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I like the look with the hardtop on. Makes it look like a different car. Feels like a better ride. Body seems tighter and not as loose.

It is a pain to put on and take off. It just collects dust in the garage most of the time.

Does anybody else use their hardtop much.

Old 01-20-2002, 08:37 PM
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Default Re: Put the hardtop on the ' 72 today (Ed T)

Only use it for racing. Don't drive it much when it gets cold
Old 01-20-2002, 09:04 PM
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Default Re: Put the hardtop on the ' 72 today (Ed T)

The UPS man has been by her house twice and she has not been home. He will keep trying until he makes contact. Corvette is still in the barn.

I have looked everywhere in the house for her phone number and can not find it. It is a unlisted number. I have used the internet for phone lookups and no luck.

In the paper in the obituaries it shows he had two grown brothers, and three grown sons. I told my wife thats bad news. You know one of them will want it, but I still have hope.

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Old 01-21-2002, 05:46 PM
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I really would like to get one..However if they are that much of a pain to deal with I guess have pretty much ruled it out....Looks good on ur car though
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The hardtop can be a hassle, especially by yourself.

I built an aluminum swing arrangement with steel cable, pulleys and a boat winch (all from Home Depot) over the top of the car and can winch the top out of the way pretty easily.

The top has been hanging there for over a year since I never use it :D




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Cajun,
I am impressed. Looks neat.

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