Corvettes in a parade.

[zagger]

How many of You have participated in parades and how did you cope with someone sitting on the top lid? I've been asked to participate but I'm very concerned of how much weight the top lid can support. I was told by some officials that it should be no problems but I would prefer to hear that from CAC members. Please share your experience in this subject, thanks Zig.

 

[yellow_2002_germany]

I have never participated in a parade but having read what others have written here is a short summary...

--Reconsider if you have a manual tranny as the speeds involved are very slow, typically 2-3 mph max.
--Place a blanket on the tonneau cover for the person to sit on.
--Have them remove their shoes so they do not damage the seat or center console.
--Place a blanket on said seat or console for the rider's feet.
--If a name placard is placed on the side of the car make sure to use removeable tape such as painter's tape.

That's about all I can remember right now. And remember to shine the heck out of your car!!

 

[GS Diva]

We participate in numerous parades throughout the year in our Corvettes. However, there are no people riding on the back or inside but the drivers. It's the Corvettes themselves that are so popular around here in parades.

Elaine

 

[Tuna]

We do many parades also - with our previous C5 and our new C6. My wife made a terry cloth and foam padded cover for the toneau cover. Parade dignitaries sit on that. The padded cover is strapped to the toneau cover with elastic straps and stays in place when driven.

Generally, I put the passenger seat all the way forward with the seat back folded forward and latched. The rider can then step in behind the seat and sit on the toneau. I have done this with 2 people riding - a husband/wife team. It did not hurt anything but I would not recommend it.

Parade speeds generally run around 5-8 MPH with a lot of stops and starts. With a stick shift, that can get old but the parade can be a lot of fun.

After the parade, I remove the padded cover and stow and keep cruising.

 

[zagger]

Thank you all for replies. Since my car is a stick the speed was a concern, not as grate as cracking top cover under someones weight. I think I'll play it safe and agree to someone riding in the car but not on the cover.

 

[Dirtfarmer]

Thank you all for replies. Since my car is a stick the speed was a concern, not as grate as cracking top cover under someones weight. I think I'll play it safe and agree to someone riding in the car but not on the cover.

Since Corvette seats are pretty low, and parading dignitaries like to be seen, maybe you could come up with a booster seat that will allow your rider to sit high and visible while still in the seat.

 

[zagger]

Since the parade is this Saturday (St. Patrick's) I won't have time to come up with a booster seat, although it's a good idea. Guess I'll have to be picky and settle for nothing less than a young, beautiful slender Irish lassie . The gents with bellies full of Guinness will have to sit inside or find another ride.

 

[LittleRedFlatBack]

I'll have to be picky and settle for nothing less than a young, beautiful slender Irish lassie . quote]

 

[Tractorman_3]

We have only participated on 1 parade type event but it involved toteing a
huge Chick-fil-A Cow character. He sat on the top cover with no problems whatsoever. Our '01 Vert is a 'liquid stick' and with a couple of police motorcycles as escorts there was not a problem with the Cow sliding around.

Show that baby off!!!!!!

 

[jrose7004]

I've been in a couple of parades but since I have a coupe, I don't get ask to haul anyone.

 

[Nevets2004]

No parades!

I can't stand to drive or watch slow moving Corvettes.

It just ain't right.