Neurotic 1967 Convertible Top tag Question

[Carl R.]

Ok, here's one that can only probably only be answered by all us NCRS-purist types on this site.

On my 1967 convertible, the (non-original) top has the "Warning - Do Not Remove" paper tag sewn into the rear of the fabric. Now I do drive the car about every month and as it flutters in the breeze I realize it will eventually fatigue, tear, and fall off. Has anyone ever come up with a successful method of preservation? I have considered:

1. Backing the tag with clear adhesive contact paper.

2. Putting a drop of Elmers on the back and pressing to the top fabric. I'm not sure it would stick, and I'm not sure I'd want even Elmer's on the top fabric.

I'm not sure I'd want anyone "resewing" a new tag onto my top. At least not yet.

Thoughts?

Carl

(yes, I know, but do note I did post this as a neurotic question! The first step is always recognizing one has a problem...in my case it's sunfire yellow...)

[Jack H.]

Re: Neurotic 1967 Convertible Top tag Question

Got it knocked! Have replaced so many of the dang tags, I don't want to see another....

(1) Get a squeeze type separating paper clip, preferably one made of

plastic (like Frito Lay and others use for temporary sealing of

potatoe chip bags). Cut an appropriate sized rectangle from nice

heavy clear plastic (view foil, transparency material, Etc.).

(2) Cover the dang cloth rag top label with the clear plastic and

'clip' it into place with the paper clip.

(3) Make sure there's adequate clearance between the lower flang or

actuator of the paper clip so it doesn't ride against and abrade

your rear deck lid.

(4) Leave in place in those few instances when you're driving with

the top up. Most of us who are convertible addicts, seldom run

with the soft top up unless 'forced' to....

(5) If you're like me and insist on driving your Top Flight convertible

(mine's outside right now and it's 39F and snowing moderately on

my mountain outside Denver), make sure you got the right Corvette

in the first place -- one with a factory original hardtop option

AND the factory original hardtop.

(6) Good luck and have fun!!!!