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Old Sep 28, 2003 | 11:18 PM
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How strong is a T-Top roof???

Does anyone know how strong the back half of a T-Top roof is? The part that is attached to the hatch and sail panels.

I've seen pictures of people sitting up there before on 2nd/3rd/4thgens. Can you have two people up there without any problems?
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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 12:25 AM
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From: ames ia and prior lake mn
Car: 1983 Z28
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yeah ive sat on top of mine at the drive in movies before....but if you sit on it wrong the metal will bend, like if you were to sit on top of your hood
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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 04:05 PM
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lol not to be nosey, but what do u plan on doin up there anyways?
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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 04:10 PM
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Originally posted by 87z28camaro
lol not to be nosey, but what do u plan on doin up there anyways?
AHHHAHAHAAHHHA
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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 06:16 PM
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Nothing.........yet anyway

Just wanting to find out the structural integrity of the roof.
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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 06:42 PM
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I dont know how strong it is but I know for a fact that T-top cars take away from the body strength.
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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 07:51 PM
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Back when I was in High school, long time ago 88 to be exact, My friend sat on top of his sisters 87 firebird during a homecoming parade, no probs at all. Granted the car was only a year old at the time, but it seemed ok, no dents or warpage.
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