side curtains

[Allan Chalmers]

As TA Terry knows, I only use my side curtains on the 250 mile run to get to the TC Motoring Guild, Abingdon Rough Riders annual gathering halfway across California. Anyone willingly being buffetted by side winds for 500 miles is a true masochist. Terry, on the other hand, does this run with windshield folded. Then again, I went along with him on a four day jaunt to a Colorado GoF thru 100 degree temperatures without benefit of windshield, so who's the fool? Allan Chalmers TC, TA [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[1939mgtb]

Southern English is a finely wrot language with many subtleties not appreciated by many. So a little explanation is in order: "Naked" means you have no clothes on. "Nekkid" means you have no clothes on.......and you are up to something! Best, Ray "Spes mea in Deo est"

----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Roberts" mgtc@comcast.net> To: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com>; "Steve S" websim@pacbell.net>; "1939mgtb" 1939mgtb@comcast.net> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 8:22 PM Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] Side Curtains > Yes, naked is best. Nude gets you arrested. > _Peter > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "1939mgtb" 1939mgtb@comcast.net> > To: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com>; "Steve S" websim@pacbell.net> > Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 9:15 PM > Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] Side Curtains > > >> We just drive naked. >> Best, >> Ray >> "Spes mea in Deo est" >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Steve S" websim@pacbell.net> >> To: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com> >> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 11:27 AM >> Subject: [mg-tabc] Side Curtains >> >> >>> Someone recently told me that many people never use side curtains on >>> their TC even in the rain. If this is true, do people just let the >>> interior get wet or is there a trick to it? >>> >>> - Steve S, TC8975, LA, CA - >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Yahoo! Groups Links >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >

[joecurto@aol.com]

Thanks Ray that's a picture etched in my brain forever Joe [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Dave A]

Hey Steve, Have just drove to work in the rain this morning (top up & no side curtains) did not get wet! I did have a towel over my right leg, and another one handy. Of course the TC got a complete wipe down and was parked inside the building at work! As long as you are moving the rain is no bother really. It's when you stop and the wind blows it in on you that is the problem. Cheers, TC 6551 Rainy Southern CA. -----Original Message----- From: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com [mailto:mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Ron Simon Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 5:45 PM To: websim@pacbell.net; mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com Subject: [mg-tabc] side curtains Steve, The only times we used our side curtains was on the two GRAB trips to England and the GRANE trip to NEW England. Even then in pouring rain I couldn't drive with all curtains in place. The TC became a sauna and I had to take out the drivers curtain to be able to see out. However, I had to put it back in when we parked the car to protect the interior from rain. Since we made those trips, I can't remember using them here in California. That includes driving in rain top down,(As long as we kept moving),or top up with no curtains. Ron Simon __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com Yahoo! Groups Links

[DickShaler@aol.com]

You're getting close to the solution Dave. Use the same tactic to stay dry without top or sidecurtains and to keep the engine cool: Go fast, Don't stop. Dick TC 5905, TA2645 North Carolina [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Peter Roberts]

Hey, Dave, "Of course the TC got a complete wipe down" Did you check the bottom of the side curtain compartment? After a 100 mile drive in the rain with top up and no side curtains, we did the wipe down you describe. Then, it occurred to me to check the side curtain compartment. Soaked. Now, we carry a small tarp the neatly fits the rear compartment. Still haven't fitted the side curtains to the car. _Peter

----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave A" davea@symbolicdisplays.com> To: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 10:27 AM Subject: RE: [mg-tabc] side curtains > Hey Steve, > > Have just drove to work in the rain this morning (top up & no side > curtains) > did not get wet! I did have a towel over my right leg, and another one > handy. Of course the TC got a complete wipe down and was parked inside > the > building at work! > > As long as you are moving the rain is no bother really. It's when you stop > and the wind blows it in on you that is the problem. > > Cheers, > > TC 6551 Rainy Southern CA. > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com [mailto:mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf > Of Ron Simon > Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 5:45 PM > To: websim@pacbell.net; mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [mg-tabc] side curtains > > > Steve, The only times we used our side curtains was on > the two GRAB trips to England and the GRANE trip to > NEW England. Even then in pouring rain I couldn't > drive with all curtains in place. The TC became a > sauna and I had to take out the drivers curtain to be > able to see out. However, I had to put it back in when > we parked the car to protect the interior from rain. > Since we made those trips, I can't remember using them > here in California. That includes driving in rain top > down,(As long as we kept moving),or top up with no > curtains. Ron Simon > > > > __________________________________ > Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 > http://mail.yahoo.com > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > >

[Sally Carroll]

If it was me. . . and it has been. First discover the special nesting to make the side curtains fit. . . Then make a bag to contain them as a group, OR Place shop towels or old terry towels between each layer (then you have them for emergencies. . like mopping the seat because the top and side curtains weren't up when you went into the restaurant to eat.) The side curtains are not folded in the compartment but it takes a special stacking to fit them. . . Once you know how it is not difficult. . . We found putting the side curtains up when its cold improves the comfort of the persons inside. . even without the hood up. . . All the heat from the transmission tunnel warms your legs quite satisfactorily. For the newbies" Hood = top Bonnet = hood (over the engine.) Sally -- My scanner says No virus has been found in this outgoing message. I try to update frequently. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.2.0/275 - Release Date: 3/6/2006

[Sally Carroll]

My solution. . .keep top down, drive faster and wear a rain coat. You won't be any wetter or any colder. . .Sally ---------- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.2.0/275 - Release Date: 3/6/2006 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Bob Leinen]

But you wil be bolder and get older! ---- Original Message ----- From: "Sally Carroll" jim.n.sally.carroll@worldnet.att.net> To: thorlick@sbcglobal.net> Cc: "Group T ABC's" mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 1:45 AM Subject: [mg-tabc] side curtains

> My solution. . .keep top down, drive faster and wear a rain coat. > > You won't be any wetter or any colder. . .Sally > > ---------- > > Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.2.0/275 - Release Date: 3/6/2006 > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >

[Sally Carroll]

Tried to direct off list but it came back to me. . .

> Local acquaintance sold Back yard Buddies and my Jim was considering one. > . . It happened that we didn't have enough headroom to allow us to work > under the cars in standing position. . . so since we had a large barn we > passed. > However with 10 feet of head space required you can still get under > (Unless you are very tall) and a rise of the lift of only 5 feet will > allow one of our Ts to fit comfortably under. . . I have heard no bad > reports of a very simple well thought system. . . and if your collection > can stack the SUV can go alongside. I believe there are several models > and the weight of the car to go on top bunk would be a factor. . . > > I would think they have a website now. . . . last time I saw a reference > it was in Hemmings 5 years ago. . . http://www.backyardbuddy.com/ I found > 78 listings in Google. .and they have extra tall versions I learned. . . > One of the great advantages is you can take 'em with you easily if you > move. . . . and having 4 posts gives access to underside for maintainance. > . . .One model can even be trailered. . . They are sold from an address in > Warren Ohio about an hour from me. > > Sally > > > -- > My scanner says No virus has been found in this outgoing message. > I try to update frequently. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.2.3/281 - Release Date: 3/14/2006 >

-- My scanner says No virus has been found in this outgoing message. I try to update frequently. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.2.3/281 - Release Date: 3/14/2006