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02-02-2006, 07:12 AM
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RE: ragtop
Ragtop is my first choice.... I will get a hardtop only if the decision is made to not make a convertible version. Soft top or retractable hardtop, doesn't matter to me.
02-02-2006, 07:23 AM
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I've owned two convertibles in my life and am through with them. They're insecure, they leak and are drafty in winter. No thanks. Hell, I didn't even lock my doors because I'd rather a thief open the door to steal my stuff than cut the top and then steal. I learned that the hard way.
02-02-2006, 10:48 AM
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I have never been a ragtop kind of person. I like the sleek look the coupe gives to the whole car. Plus, I am of irish heritage. I am hella white, and having a vert would kill me. Give me 2 minutes and I am well done.
02-02-2006, 10:55 AM
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RE: ragtop
i had a 1990 lebaron vert, and i had excellent luck..even with the original soft top i never had any moisture in the car...
however, whether it is a soft or hard top vert, it requires additional reinforcements to make the car safe, and make it even heavier...this car is going to be a muscle car, and measures will be taken to make it faster, and that is my only concern...so, no, i wouldnt get a soft top...at least i dont think so...but i think that it would look great, if offered.
however, whether it is a soft or hard top vert, it requires additional reinforcements to make the car safe, and make it even heavier...this car is going to be a muscle car, and measures will be taken to make it faster, and that is my only concern...so, no, i wouldnt get a soft top...at least i dont think so...but i think that it would look great, if offered.
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02-02-2006, 12:25 PM
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Maybe I'm a minority, but I'm a convertible addict. My Dad had several in the early 60's; used to love riding in them with the top down, and never really got rid of the affliction. Nothing wrong with a musclecar convertible..... just ask the guys that managed to get their hands on original Hemi Challenger & Cuda ragtops!
02-02-2006, 12:53 PM
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fine point, and when i was a wee one, my mom and dad both had ragtop vettes..one a 63, one a 64...they also autocrossed with a fiat spyder something or other...when shopping for what turned out to be the RT, i looked at an eclipse GTS ragtop, but went with the RT....
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