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Flying T-top

Posted: 1/14/07 3:29amMessage 11 of 16
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New Plymouth, New Zealand
Joined: 3/26/2005
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Vette(s): Silver '81 mostly original C3. Silver interior, bilstiens, big sway bars, headers.
I'm scared. Did it unlatch by itslf somehow ? Or was
there an unfortunate human factor ? If these can unlatch
by themselves I'd sure like some hints on how to prevent it.

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Flying T-top

Posted: 1/14/07 11:29amMessage 12 of 16
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Greensburg, IN - USA
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..
I have the Astro Roof and like it for my purpose. (Sunny day driver only) It fits in the back of the car fine. If you get caught in the rain it leaks some over the windsheild visors. There isn't enough tightening ability for the amount of area that requires being sealed accross the windshield. I run this most of the time vs. the T Tops. If yours is mostly an inside car this is an inexpensive way to go. It also gives more headroom and a nice view of the world.
If you aren't looking for a perfect replacement Daryl's sounds like a good buy and maybe with some luck the one you need is the least scratched. This along with web-sites the guys have provided should put you back in business. Good Luck!!!
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Posted: 1/15/07 10:16amMessage 13 of 16
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Victor, NY - USA
Joined: 7/12/2004
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Vette(s): 2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe
Being in CA you might want to look at the "umbrella" rain tops. They are much less expensive, store easy and go on and off quickly. Plus they block the sun to keep the heat out.
 
If you had the key locks for the latches, would that have kept the top from coming off?
 
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Posted: 1/15/07 8:24pmMessage 14 of 16
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visalia, CA - USA
Joined: 10/27/2006
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Vette(s): 1981 red with silver interior,350(L-81), 350TH, glass t-tops, aluminium rims, 1980 Black/ Black int., 350 GM crate engine/350TH, 1976 black/ saddle int., L-82 w/headers, holly carb, Hypertech ignition
Thanks  everyone .... for ALL the replies and info  And no, it was'nt a faulty latch, it was that "unfortunate human factor" that 'CeeDee' mentioned. Thanks again all,  this is another example as to why C3VR is the best !!
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Posted: 1/16/07 7:20amMessage 15 of 16
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Savannah, GA - USA
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Vette(s): 1982CE,32,000 and counting. (fast!!) 1981 Vette, black on black. ZZ4 (quick!!)
Then there is the good side.A friend of mine has a black 79 with painted t-tops.He was doing some work on the engine and took off to test it without latching down the drivers side.Well it went flying.He watched the whole thing.It floated down to earth just as nice as can be and landed in a field of tall grass.Not a scratch on it.Never happen again.
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Posted: 1/16/07 9:32amMessage 16 of 16
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visalia, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 red with silver interior,350(L-81), 350TH, glass t-tops, aluminium rims, 1980 Black/ Black int., 350 GM crate engine/350TH, 1976 black/ saddle int., L-82 w/headers, holly carb, Hypertech ignition
Wish that had happened to mine...... landed softly in a field of grass that is
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