Will 6 teenage girls fit in my vert? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

GatorGreg · 09-07-2018, 04:03 PM

I've been asked to drive 5 or 6 teenage girls in a homecoming parade in a couple weeks - I'm guessing their average weight is about 120 pounds - do you think they can all sit on the hard plastic area just behind and to the sides of the rear seat (see pic below) without causing damage? It would probably be a tight squeeze but I think they could physically fit with 3 along the back and 1 on each side and with 1 in the front seat if necessary. However, I'm concerned about damaging/cracking the plastic and/or the top - how much weight can that plastic area support? It seems pretty solid - almost as if it's got a reinforced roll beam under it - but I really have no idea if it's safe to sit on. It would be for approximately 30 minutes at idle/crawl speed. Also, I don't have the tonneau cover. Would that provide any additional protection or help with the weight distribution? I'm thinking even if I had the tonneau I would still want their butts on the hard plastic area and not on the tonneau in order to avoid damaging the top. Anyone with a vert have any parade experience?

Edit: I found an old thread by Bluel showing 3 full sized adults sitting on the back (see link and pics below) so I'm thinking 5 teenage girls in back might be feasible with one more in the passenger seat if necessary: https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=529987

67 to 91 to 13 · 09-07-2018, 04:07 PM

I wouldn’t risk it. Too many

myold88 · 09-07-2018, 04:14 PM

Your Camaro will never be the same again.

Welker2 · 09-07-2018, 04:21 PM

I would say 2 at most, personally I wouldn't do more then one. That 'deck' was not designed or meant to be sat on or carry a lot of weight.

Royal Tiger · 09-07-2018, 04:58 PM

You’re in Florida. Where did you come up with 120?!?

GatorGreg · 09-07-2018, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Royal Tiger

You’re in Florida. Where did you come up with 120?!?

120 pounds per teenage girl is a decent estimate in Fla. If I were in Pennsylvania I’d up the estimate to 120 kilograms per girl

InFiD3ViL · 09-07-2018, 06:18 PM

It depends on how you stack them!

Royal Tiger · 09-07-2018, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GatorGreg

120 pounds per teenage girl is a decent estimate in Fla. If I were in Pennsylvania I’d up the estimate to 120 kilograms per girl

That’s Midwest corn fed women!

As an aside, I’ve been in Florida all week. I leave on Sunday.

redcoats1976 · 09-07-2018, 07:56 PM

are you sure this doesnt somehow tie in with your previous thread?

Royal Tiger · 09-07-2018, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by redcoats1976

are you sure this doesnt somehow tie in with your previous thread?

Good catch Red. This might be a way to lure some Chik-Fil-A cashiers down to Greg’s place.

pyroguy · 09-07-2018, 08:57 PM

I thought this was going to be another the camaro show thread talking about "taking her to petsmart" with 6 girls.

OP, that seems like way too many girls for your top to hold up.

427K · 09-07-2018, 11:10 PM

Is that 120 with or with out close? In my case I wouldn't let any type of girl sit over the plastic protection cover, it wont hold. Are u adding any sort of paint protection to the side rear fender? I could see a lot of scratches.

Taylortoons · 09-07-2018, 11:14 PM

This thread belongs in the convertible section.

Go for it OP and post pics

HDRDTD · 09-07-2018, 11:26 PM

I've done several homecoming parades, with two people sitting on the rear seat backs with no issues whatsoever.

Tell them to get more cars.

09-07-2018, 04:03 PM	#1
GatorGreg Drives: '14 Blue Ray ("Suite Madame Blue") Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Orlando Posts: 395	Will 6 teenage girls fit in my vert? I've been asked to drive 5 or 6 teenage girls in a homecoming parade in a couple weeks - I'm guessing their average weight is about 120 pounds - do you think they can all sit on the hard plastic area just behind and to the sides of the rear seat (see pic below) without causing damage? It would probably be a tight squeeze but I think they could physically fit with 3 along the back and 1 on each side and with 1 in the front seat if necessary. However, I'm concerned about damaging/cracking the plastic and/or the top - how much weight can that plastic area support? It seems pretty solid - almost as if it's got a reinforced roll beam under it - but I really have no idea if it's safe to sit on. It would be for approximately 30 minutes at idle/crawl speed. Also, I don't have the tonneau cover. Would that provide any additional protection or help with the weight distribution? I'm thinking even if I had the tonneau I would still want their butts on the hard plastic area and not on the tonneau in order to avoid damaging the top. Anyone with a vert have any parade experience? Edit: I found an old thread by Bluel showing 3 full sized adults sitting on the back (see link and pics below) so I'm thinking 5 teenage girls in back might be feasible with one more in the passenger seat if necessary: https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=529987 Attached Images Last edited by GatorGreg; 09-08-2018 at 09:21 AM.

09-07-2018, 04:07 PM	#2
67 to 91 to 13 Drives: 2013 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Iowa Posts: 127	I wouldn’t risk it. Too many __________________ 2013 IOM Camaro 2SS/RS

09-07-2018, 04:14 PM	#3
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	Your Camaro will never be the same again. __________________

09-07-2018, 04:21 PM	#4
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	I would say 2 at most, personally I wouldn't do more then one. That 'deck' was not designed or meant to be sat on or carry a lot of weight. __________________

09-07-2018, 06:18 PM	#7
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,570	It depends on how you stack them! __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

09-07-2018, 04:58 PM	#5
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	You’re in Florida. Where did you come up with 120?!?

09-07-2018, 07:56 PM	#9
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	are you sure this doesnt somehow tie in with your previous thread?

09-07-2018, 08:57 PM	#11
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,917 View My Garage	I thought this was going to be another the camaro show thread talking about "taking her to petsmart" with 6 girls. OP, that seems like way too many girls for your top to hold up. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

09-07-2018, 11:10 PM	#12
427K Drives: 15 1SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 148	Is that 120 with or with out close? In my case I wouldn't let any type of girl sit over the plastic protection cover, it wont hold. Are u adding any sort of paint protection to the side rear fender? I could see a lot of scratches. __________________ I spent most of my money on beer and cars, the rest I just wasted.

09-07-2018, 11:14 PM	#13
Taylortoons Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 482	This thread belongs in the convertible section. Go for it OP and post pics __________________ GPI Built Procharger D-1/13 PSI/Race Intercooler/SS3 Cam Kit/Kooks LTH/X- pipe/FIC 1050/E85/3.91 gears/Centerforce Dual Disc clutch/Flowmaster Outlaw/775whp/680tqSOLD

09-07-2018, 11:26 PM	#14
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	I've done several homecoming parades, with two people sitting on the rear seat backs with no issues whatsoever. Tell them to get more cars.