[fred414141]

i absolutly love my 83 conv. i bought it last may. my 1st ragtop(at 48!)the car is far from a creampuff,(salvage title,dark blue car with a cheapo red n black paintjob,light blue inside)but who cares! i'm having a ball with the car and i can justify all it's flaws by the purchase price.....750 bucks. i have replaced a few parts though(alt.reg.starter,tires,brake shoes/pads,brake hoses,rad.hoses,and had the auto.tranny rebuilt) i am still under 2500 bucks into this car and feel like i've had at least that much fun with it already!
as far as the top,guys,if your car is a 'daily-driver' and a bit rough like mine,an 8 by 10 tarp and 6 bungee cords will cover it from the wipers to the taillights,takes only a couple of minutes to put on or take off.stores just fine in the back floor(even at 75 on the interstate!),and i went over 6 weeks here in missouri this summer without ever putting the top up. i keep the car covered while i'm at work,overnite at home,and anytime i'm parked for very long anywhere else.the tarp isn't as near a hassle to use as a carcover,but i wouldn't use one for long-term storage.comes in handy with the top up if you're parking where it's dusty,like at a dirt track.
you will have to put up with the idiots that ask 'whatsa matter? top won't go up?'.......if i gotta explain,ya just wouldn't understand..........