STLRedbird

I'm going to be driving in a parade over the weekend and there will be one or two people sitting on convertible top frame for about an hour. Anyone else done this? I'm wondering if I ought to be concerned about them damaging the top. Maybe I should have thought about this before I shot my mouth off about letting them use the car?

BimmerTang

I use to use my Alfa Romeo spider in parades all the time and I never had an issue...as long as the person isn't real large...I'd stay under 150 lbs. I had them put their butts on the car and their legs rested on the top.

bigray327

One of my older Mustangs was used in a parade. I wouldn't worry about the top, since they sit primarily on the top of the back seat. I would, however, throw down a sheet or something on the bottom of the back seat, unless you're OK with dirt and footprints all over it. The typical people riding in parades like that (politicians, beauty queens) usually don't care too much about other people's stuff.

P.S. If there are any horses in the parade, make sure they're behind you.

28HopUp

I've used my Mustangs in the local July 4th parade for years. Here's are some pics. No problems with them sitting up on the car as you describe.

S197_GTvert

U Shuld Be just fine just make sure u put it up after your done cause the top will shrink a lil bit but as long as u dont have a Big Tubby Girl/Boy up there you'll be ok[&:]

STLRedbird

Crap. I don't know who's going to be sitting up there. It's the 150th anniversary at my alma mater and they told me there was an unusually large number of VIPs in the parade this year. What if they march ole representative Wide Load and his wifeThunder Thighsup to my car? Crap. Crap. Crap. Note to self: Engage brain before mouth in the future.

wingman75

Make them get on a scale before they get in the car.

mdg

Tell them you're having difficulties putting your top down and have them find someone else. Better yet, a flatbed or pickup.

Orion_240

doesn't that vert come with the cover for the top when it's in the down position?
Put that on. Then maybe tape down cushions on top of it?

theresa

Sorry STLRedbird,
I just found out who was riding in you Mustang....

Love the sign- lmao


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