Britton Hickman Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 This may be a dumb question, but is it hard on the body or frame of a Monte Carlo convertible to leave the convertible top down all the time? I know the top will get wrinkled, but I wasn't sure if the convertible top being up or down had anything to do with the cars structural integrity. I like the looks of the car better with the top down, but don't want to risk doing damage to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripleydale Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I don't believe it would hurt anything other than your top. I often have my convertible top down for months at a time in the summer, but always put it up for winter storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britton Hickman Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 Thanks! That's probably a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72Ragtop Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 The top up does nothing for structural support. As with ALL "A-body" ragtops, keep an eye on the area around the two chrome tips on each side, above the rear window....the staples or tacks can sometimes work loose out of the tack-strip that goes past those "tips" and may start to poke at the top material. Also, over the years that 1/4 area seems to be the first to get a tear, as the top ages. Look at other A-body ragtops at car shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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