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Webb Sledge never said jack about driving in snow ice etc. He said drive it in the winter. Maybe he has enough since to leave it home under those condtions.

I find my FWD cars do quite well in snow and light ice. But I try to stay home in bad ice. Too many knotheads in 4WD on the road thinking they know everything.
 
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There are some aspects of this thread that are getting a little personal. Please knock that off. I don't care if you live in Califonia, Colorado or IDAHO; how and when a person drives their own cars is entirely up to them.

Basil
 
Webb;

Make sure that the seals are not only on it but in good shape. They may be very expensive to replace, and/or very difficult to locate. A friend is having this problem with an aftermarket top for his MGB.
 
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Leaving that where it might be, no amount of "awareness" will totally make up for technological superiority, like 4WD, ABS, or airbags. I also value my safety enough to park my Triumph and head for the Jeep when weather and road conditions warrant it.

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OK, I think you're dead wrong here. I know plenty of people driving brand new cars that have every kind of modern, computerized driving aid know to man in them and they still can't keep from skidding off the road or into someone else every time it snows. Plus, the last time I checked 4WD does not give you the ability to stop any quicker than anyone else, you've got the same brakes and tires as every other car on the road. After one of our snows here in New Jersey last year the state police issued a statement saying that of all the accidents that had occured that day on state highways over 70% of them could be contributed to SUV drivers overestimating the abilities of their vehicles. Also, please don't lecture me on the prowess of 4WD, I drove a Jeep Wrangler for nearly 10 years and my wife currently drives a Jeep Grand Cherokee. I'm well aware of the differences betwen driving one of those vehicles and a classic LBC. I was not trying to say that the capabilities of a LBC, or any classic car for that matter, could compare to a 4WD vehicle in bad weather. My point was that if you know what you're doing and you don't have your head up your butt while driving you can get along just fine in moderate winter weather with a classic car if need be. Whether you have the desire to do so or not is a matter of personal choice. In the end though you know what, if Webb Sledge wants to drive his car in a blizzard and potentially ruin it, so what, it's his car, he can do whatever he likes with it. However, he shouldn't have to put up with being called stupid (or as you said "not to smart") when he just asked a question about a hardtop. If you don't agree with his choices thats fine, you're entitled to your opinion, but don't berate him for his.

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I don't feel like arguing with you. All I want is a top that will seal up the darn car in the winter. Nothing more, nothing less.

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I agree, I'm done with this now.

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I sure hope you are. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/pukeface.gif
 
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I sure hope you are. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/pukeface.gif

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I assure you I AM!!!
 
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