<VV> Convertible top window care

[FrankCB at aol.com]

Jim,
    Having owned 3 LM Corvair convertibles for many  years, I can recommend 
that you always UNzip the rear window before lowering the  top and try to place 
the window so as to minimize the the creasing before  you lower the rest of 
the top. And MINIMIZE as much as possible the  time the back window spends in 
the bright sunlight.  I've had to replace  windows that became translucent and 
were no longer transparent even though they  were still structurally sound.
    Good luck and enjoy!
    Frank "still likes convertibles" Burkhard
 
In a message dated 5/16/2008 12:00:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time,  
Jim.McLott at DOR.GA.GOV writes:

The good  news is that Christine has a new convertible top and it looks
and fits  great.  I can now see out of the rear window for the first time
since  I bought her.

The bad news is that Christine has a new convertible top  and the days of
putting the top down without any care are over.

I'd  really like to keep the rear window as clear as possible for as long
as  possible.  Other than rinsing off the dust with lots of water, a  mild
soap and a soft cloth, what do I need to do when I put the top  down?
Specifically, what's up with the zipper on the rear window?   Should I
unzip the window when I put the top down or leave it zipped  up?

Thanks,
Jim McLott & Christine, the 1966 Monza convertible  wonder-car







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