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Offline MEK-Dangerfield

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Re: Favorite Challenger Top
« Reply #30 on: February 05, 2007 - 06:32:27 PM »
Painted...


   A LOT less maintenance, and you can see out the rear window.   :lol:  :lol2:


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Re: Favorite Challenger Top
« Reply #31 on: February 05, 2007 - 08:03:32 PM »
Good timing on this question. I am in the process of trying to decide whether or not to remove my vinyl top and have it painted. There are about 5 small bumps (rust) under mine and I am definately having the top removed. The question will be whether or not I put it back on. Just afraid that they will not be able to blend the top in with the rest of the car.

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Re: Favorite Challenger Top
« Reply #32 on: February 05, 2007 - 10:06:46 PM »
You mean you can remove and replace the vinyl top, to your liking?!?!

Why did no one inform me of this?!?

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Re: Favorite Challenger Top
« Reply #33 on: February 05, 2007 - 11:04:20 PM »


PAINTED!


Vinyl top cut of the lines completely, the rear 1/4 flow above the wheel towards the roof is dead with a vinyl roof making it look like a 90 degree line. No shape. Plus it makes them look like rag tops which don't exactly scream muscle.


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Re: Favorite Challenger Top
« Reply #34 on: February 05, 2007 - 11:11:30 PM »
I am surprised that no one has mentioned the two tone cars yet, I would love one.

But if I had one choice, it would be a gator grain car with a sunroof.  :thumbsup:

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Re: Favorite Challenger Top
« Reply #35 on: February 05, 2007 - 11:20:59 PM »
Vinyl top... black, gator grain. Exudes class and style.

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Re: Favorite Challenger Top
« Reply #36 on: February 05, 2007 - 11:27:30 PM »


Never thought Class and Muscle cars could be used in the same sentence.
Mercedes and class, yes. Badar$e and muscle car, yes.  :smokin:




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Re: Favorite Challenger Top
« Reply #37 on: February 05, 2007 - 11:30:45 PM »
What, so now fast and badarse automatically prempt being classy?

So then we'll say that it exudes raw power. That better? ;D :lol:

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Re: Favorite Challenger Top
« Reply #38 on: February 05, 2007 - 11:33:34 PM »
Painted top as it does not promote rust
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Re: Favorite Challenger Top
« Reply #39 on: February 06, 2007 - 01:26:53 PM »
You mean you can remove and replace the vinyl top, to your liking?!?!

Why did no one inform me of this?!?

Do we have a smart arse/dumb arse in our midst ???

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Re: Favorite Challenger Top
« Reply #40 on: February 06, 2007 - 01:34:07 PM »
You mean you can remove and replace the vinyl top, to your liking?!?!

Yes, - with a button on the dash..... :roflsmiley:
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Re: Favorite Challenger Top
« Reply #41 on: February 06, 2007 - 02:07:03 PM »

PAINTED!


Vinyl top cut of the lines completely, the rear 1/4 flow above the wheel towards the roof is dead with a vinyl roof making it look like a 90 degree line. No shape. Plus it makes them look like rag tops which don't exactly scream muscle.


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Re: Favorite Challenger Top
« Reply #42 on: February 07, 2007 - 06:39:48 AM »
I like the vinyl tops myself. I don't think rust is an issue anymore. These cars are not left out in the weather like they were 35 years ago. The OEM tops were very bad for holding water and rusting under them. Now days with limited use it shouldn't be an issue. :2cents:
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Re: Favorite Challenger Top
« Reply #43 on: February 07, 2007 - 07:13:05 AM »
see here is a point of view....

I plan to drive mine as much as possible... so she will see hae share or rain and such... so are you going to put her in a garage(do you have one) or keep her out in the weather...
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