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Old 01-24-2019   #20
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Default Re: A topic for MYTH BUSTERS: Opening doors, hood, etc "to prevent damage when lifti

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Originally Posted by efnfast View Post
I tried to reinstall my roof one day while on unlevel surface. Wouldn't go, so they twist.
Anybody know GM's take on this? Owners manual? FSM?


The first time that happened to me on Ruby, I was shocked that no matter what sequence I tried, I could not get all four top bolts to start until I pulled the car back from the raised area below the one front tire.


And no, the 18,000 mile car never was in an accident as someone once theorized incorrectly.


I have always joked even on this forum how when I drive the car on the Boardwalk in Ocean City NJ for the annual show, if the top is off, I can actually see each corner moving in independent directions. it's subtle, but it is there.


So that top and the doors are integral to keeping the car rigid, or at least more so than it is if they are not all interlocked.


Marty
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