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snow load on convertible top?
Ok, it's snowing like crazy here in NH and we're supposed to get a couple of
feet of snow from this storm before it's done. Not a big deal for me, I've seen this kind of weather before. However, I didn't own a convertible before this year. Now for the big question: just how much snow will a convertible top hold without collapsing? Should I go out to the driveway every few hours and clear off the car, or just wait until the storm is finished? Seriously. I would imagine that there is a weight limit for that roof and once that limit is exceeded it will just collapse. I'd hate to see that happen. Or am I just paranoid? Thanks, -=RaOuL '87 Mustang LX convertible |
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Just use common sense... four inches is pretty usual, 2 feet is pushing it.
It would be a good idea to brush off the entire car while you're at it. Dont try to get it all, i use a soft floor broom and just push it off. RaOuL opined in : > Ok, it's snowing like crazy here in NH and we're supposed to get a > couple of feet of snow from this storm before it's done. Not a big deal > for me, I've seen this kind of weather before. However, I didn't own a > convertible before this year. Now for the big question: just how much > snow will a convertible top hold without collapsing? Should I go out to > the driveway every few hours and clear off the car, or just wait until > the storm is finished? Seriously. I would imagine that there is a weight > limit for that roof and once that limit is exceeded it will just > collapse. I'd hate to see that happen. Or am I just paranoid? > > Thanks, > -=RaOuL > '87 Mustang LX convertible > > > -- - Yes, I'm a crusty old geezer curmudgeon.. deal with it! - |
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I never took a chance with my convertible. I never let more than 6
inches build up before I would go out and clear off the roof. RaOuL wrote: > Ok, it's snowing like crazy here in NH and we're supposed to get a couple of > feet of snow from this storm before it's done. Not a big deal for me, I've > seen this kind of weather before. However, I didn't own a convertible before > this year. Now for the big question: just how much snow will a convertible > top hold without collapsing? Should I go out to the driveway every few hours > and clear off the car, or just wait until the storm is finished? Seriously. > I would imagine that there is a weight limit for that roof and once that > limit is exceeded it will just collapse. I'd hate to see that happen. Or am > I just paranoid? > > Thanks, > -=RaOuL > '87 Mustang LX convertible > > |
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> RaOuL wrote:
> > > Ok, it's snowing like crazy here in NH and we're supposed to get a couple of > > feet of snow from this storm before it's done. Not a big deal for me, I've > > seen this kind of weather before. However, I didn't own a convertible before > > this year. Now for the big question: just how much snow will a convertible > > top hold without collapsing? Should I go out to the driveway every few hours > > and clear off the car, or just wait until the storm is finished? Seriously. > > I would imagine that there is a weight limit for that roof and once that > > limit is exceeded it will just collapse. I'd hate to see that happen. Or am > > I just paranoid? > > Unless you're seeing exceptionally wet, heavy snow up there, I wouldn't worry about it. If the top is in good shape you'll be fine. Down here on Cape Ann (Surfs up!) we're getting a lot of snow, but it's of the light, fluffy variety. Hell, I can't even _see_ my car, it's been consumed by a drift. -- John C. (lovin' the white stuff) '03 Cobra Convt. |
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We just got some light fluffy snow, alot of it, but not terribly heavy. I
thought I'd take my chances and hope for the best. In addition to tapping the collective wisdom of this group, I also sought the advice of my next door neighbor who used to work as a mechanic at a local Ford dealership. Concensus is that the roof should hold up well. It did. http://www.blanchettefamily.org/mustang/SnowyStang.jpg Thanks to everyone for your advice. I'm a little less paranoid now..... -=RaOuL "John C." > wrote in message news:7LOId.22579$Vn2.22564@trndny06... > > Unless you're seeing exceptionally wet, heavy snow up there, I wouldn't worry > about it. If the top is in good shape you'll be fine. > > Down here on Cape Ann (Surfs up!) we're getting a lot of snow, but it's of the > light, fluffy variety. Hell, I can't even _see_ my car, it's been consumed by a > drift. > -- |
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LOOOL!! That's hilarious!
-Mike -- A happy kid behind the wheel of a 98 Mustang GT Cold air intake FRPP 3.73 gears Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter Flowmaster 40 Series mufflers (self-installed woohoo) Hi-speed fan switch 255/60R-15 rear tires Subframe connectors Aluminum adjustable clutch quadrant "RaOuL" > wrote in message ... > We just got some light fluffy snow, alot of it, but not terribly heavy. I > thought I'd take my chances and hope for the best. In addition to tapping > the collective wisdom of this group, I also sought the advice of my next > door neighbor who used to work as a mechanic at a local Ford dealership. > Concensus is that the roof should hold up well. It did. > > http://www.blanchettefamily.org/mustang/SnowyStang.jpg > > Thanks to everyone for your advice. I'm a little less paranoid now..... > > -=RaOuL > > "John C." > wrote in message > news:7LOId.22579$Vn2.22564@trndny06... > > > > Unless you're seeing exceptionally wet, heavy snow up there, I wouldn't > worry > > about it. If the top is in good shape you'll be fine. > > > > Down here on Cape Ann (Surfs up!) we're getting a lot of snow, but it's of > the > > light, fluffy variety. Hell, I can't even _see_ my car, it's been consumed > by a > > drift. > > -- > > |
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One thing you might want to consider int he future though.
Just because I said so. Try getting a car cover for it during this harsh time of year. It will keep the ice and snow from forming directly on the top and when yo DO have to scrape/push/broom it off you will have less abuse overall to your car. Yep, the cover will be a mess but it would shake out and you could pop it into the dryer and start all over again. Why in the heck would you leave it outside anyway? Kate "RaOuL" > wrote in message ... | We just got some light fluffy snow, alot of it, but not terribly heavy. I | thought I'd take my chances and hope for the best. In addition to tapping | the collective wisdom of this group, I also sought the advice of my next | door neighbor who used to work as a mechanic at a local Ford dealership. | Concensus is that the roof should hold up well. It did. | | http://www.blanchettefamily.org/mustang/SnowyStang.jpg | | Thanks to everyone for your advice. I'm a little less paranoid now..... | | -=RaOuL | | "John C." > wrote in message | news:7LOId.22579$Vn2.22564@trndny06... | > | > Unless you're seeing exceptionally wet, heavy snow up there, I wouldn't | worry | > about it. If the top is in good shape you'll be fine. | > | > Down here on Cape Ann (Surfs up!) we're getting a lot of snow, but it's of | the | > light, fluffy variety. Hell, I can't even _see_ my car, it's been consumed | by a | > drift. | > -- | | |
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Around 1/23/2005 4:12 PM, SVTKate wrote:
> Why in the heck would you leave it outside anyway? If he's like me, the only place inside with enough room would be in the family room... -- / Garth - '83 GL V6stang Hatch <Former MW #7> \ | My V6stang: http://www.v6stang.com/v6stang | | RAMFM Merchandise: http://www.cafeshops.com/ramfm | \ Mail for secure reply information / |
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Well, you have a point.
I think I'd find or build a way to keep it out of that though. Heck, when we were house hunting one thing that we had a little trouble finding was a house that had an attached garage. Didn't settle for less though. Kate "Garth Almgren" > wrote in message ... | Around 1/23/2005 4:12 PM, SVTKate wrote: | | > Why in the heck would you leave it outside anyway? | | | If he's like me, the only place inside with enough room would be in the | family room... | | | -- | / Garth - '83 GL V6stang Hatch <Former MW #7> \ || My V6stang: http://www.v6stang.com/v6stang | || RAMFM Merchandise: http://www.cafeshops.com/ramfm | | \ Mail for secure reply information / |
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My predicament exactly! It was a choice between the baby's crib or the Stang
in the driveway for the winter. The Stang lost "Garth Almgren" > wrote in message ... > Around 1/23/2005 4:12 PM, SVTKate wrote: > > > Why in the heck would you leave it outside anyway? > > > If he's like me, the only place inside with enough room would be in the > family room... > > > -- > / Garth - '83 GL V6stang Hatch <Former MW #7> \ > | My V6stang: http://www.v6stang.com/v6stang | > | RAMFM Merchandise: http://www.cafeshops.com/ramfm | > \ Mail for secure reply information / |
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