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Old 07-03-2013, 07:02 AM   #15
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Ordered a 2014 2SS/RS convert today. The manager stated once the car is made then its sent a couple blocks away to get the top cut off. Is this true? I thought the convert was designed to be a convert
The manager must have read that on the interweb, where everything is true. For instance, I'm waiting on a million bucks to be deposited in my bank account for helping an African prince get his money out of his war torn country. When it gets here, I'm going to buy a new Z/28 and a C7 Corvette!

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Old 07-03-2013, 07:25 AM   #16
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I was sure it was BS but after being there for 2 hrs the mgr pops in and I ask him when he thought the delivery date would be. He gave me a web site and tracking number. Then started to yak about the top cut off. I said no its designed to be a convert. He kept yaking about it. I told him if thats the case they should send me the cut off top since I paid for it. He then left the office.
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Old 07-03-2013, 07:57 AM   #17
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Now thats funny!!
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Old 07-03-2013, 08:08 AM   #18
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Dealer's name?
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Old 07-03-2013, 08:25 AM   #19
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Every time I visit a dealer it seems to get worse and worse regarding their car IQ. I was getting a warranty service done on my car at a dealership in town so I walked up to look at the new Impalas they got it. Dude came out and started talking to me about them. Said I love the new LTZ, looks great. His reply - "Yea but you can only get the I4 in the LTZ, no V6."

I said..."This one has the V6 in it...."

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Old 07-03-2013, 08:29 AM   #20
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The dealers name is C. Harper Autoplex, Belle Vernon, PA
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Old 07-03-2013, 12:49 PM   #21
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Maybe that's why we are having top problems LOL
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Old 07-03-2013, 01:28 PM   #22
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Convertible assembly

Convertible bodies are designed and built with added structural supports to strengthen the bodies due to the lack of a full metal top for support. To answer your question "no" they do not cut the top off.
A dealer and Salesperson should know their product. I suggest more training or a visit to the assembly plant to see how it is assembled.
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Old 07-03-2013, 02:03 PM   #23
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Since Belle Vernon, PA is nearby Pittsburgh maybe Fbodfather can borrow some Black SUV's from Tom Henry and have a talk with dealer.
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Old 07-04-2013, 09:20 AM   #24
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Sorry, you should of took your business elsewhere!
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Old 07-04-2013, 09:26 AM   #25
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I have been to the plant the verts come down the same line as the rest of Camaro's they just get there top installed at one station ant the rest pass by.



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Old 07-04-2013, 09:36 AM   #26
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Haha the very has a different chassis I believe making it a different setup. The trunk is smaller as well on a vert
The only difference in the chassis is extra underbody bracing and some internal bracing, The trunk isn't any smaller, until you put the top down. But there is no rear seat pass through because of the extra structure in the convertible. Plus you get a free subwoofer between the rear seats in the convertible. And we have rear windows that go down.
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Old 07-04-2013, 09:39 AM   #27
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I know it has been done to other cars in the past
I think the Camaro and Firebird both had it done back in the 80's.
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Old 07-04-2013, 01:15 PM   #28
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The dealers name is C. Harper Autoplex, Belle Vernon, PA
Time for a road trip. Such stupidity must be seen and heard to be believed.
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