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When to take the hardtop off

paint669

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Feb 26, 2003
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maryland
I have spring break startin on friday so I thought this weekend would be a good time to take the hardtop off. When are all you mid-atlantic guys gona take ur hardtop off?
 

sfaforester

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Since no-one else chimed in I will.


the answer is.....

when you have at least 3 other (strong) guys at your house period. Trust me. ;)
 

Yellow75

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May 23, 2001
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Sioux Falls, SD
OR.... Just once. Then get a soft-top and never look at it again. I hate those things. Still haven't gotten the soft-top but without a stainless tub and a nipco in the back running the brono in the winter here is kind of silly..
 

SaddleUp

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May 23, 2004
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Vancouver, WA
I'm not mid Atlantic but mine last came off around June last year. It was on and off between March and June though several times. As of right now it is hanging in the garage and will probably see a little time on the other 70 in there that I gave my brother but it will never see any more time on mine. Between the soft top and the Chevy Heater Motor upgrade I'm set for any of the weather around here.
 

71 BRNCO

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Well Justin,
I took mine off about 3 years ago!!!!! NO had top or soft top. But honestly I think the weather will be breaking in another few weeks so see when you can get a few buddies together and take it off-Make sure you put your soft top on because trust me its just not that warm. Get some pictures of those flares up here!
 

BroncGuy7710

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Apr 13, 2003
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Louisville Ky
sfaforester said:
Since no-one else chimed in I will.


the answer is.....

when you have at least 3 other (strong) guys at your house period. Trust me. ;)


3 other guys??? Is your make of 1/4" steel? I take mine off with my 15 year old brother!

~Tyler
 

wildbill

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;D ;D ;D The top came off in 1974 and never went back on ;D ;D ;D Bill %) :p :cool:
 

Grunt1058

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Land of Entrapment
I've been running with a bikini top and no doors since Feb. Early mornings are still in the low 30° range. Sometimes lower. I also drive 50 miles a day round trip so it's not like I'm riding to the local grocery store a mile or two away and coming home. I'm hitting 65/70MPH on the freeway.

Unfortunately, my Bronco is a POS and is in the shop now. We just had the best dump of snow that we've had in YEARS... I really wanted to be out in it in my rig...
 

76 explorer

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oklahoma city
wildbill said:
;D ;D ;D The top came off in 1974 and never went back on ;D ;D ;D Bill %) :p :cool:
damn wildbill i didnt realize you were an old fart :eek: jk

anyway... when i had my hard top i usually took it off around the end of march
 

Gummi Bear

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I need a cage. I have to keep my hardtop on to gain admission to any of the off-road parks.

Rocktop on cage, and that's it for me
 

wildbill

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76 explorer said:
damn wildbill i didnt realize you were an old fart :eek: jk

anyway... when i had my hard top i usually took it off around the end of march[/QUOTE




Y thank you ;D ;D ;D Bill ;D ;D ;D
 
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paint669

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Feb 26, 2003
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maryland
im drivin it daily though and the highs are around 50, i think im gona take it off this weekend, il just take the cold like a man untill it starts gettin warm
 

JokerOfDeception

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Oct 18, 2001
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Whittier friggin cal
it should never be on! whats it weigh, like 150 lbs? you have to leave it off so in case your door doesnt unlock just hop in it and roll baby! But i got 2mpg better gas mileage when i had it on for some reason. :)
 

jason

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Jul 31, 2001
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harned, ky
i couldn't stand it any longer!!! mine had to come off today!!!
 

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Fireman5481

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Dec 7, 2004
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Decatur, IL
Topless

I have no doors or top on my EB. I dont have a roll cage so I have to put it on when I go to parks. I love running around with the top off.
 
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