{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"#37: Covetable Convertibles","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/37-covetable-convertibles","audioUrl":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/d812ad6e-e2f5-4fe2-a52e-cab74cd34b90/Covetable_Convertibles_-_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=5058115","description":"Welcome back to another episode of the Life Plus Cars podcast!   Inspired by the summer weather ahead, Brendan and Ian talk about convertibles on this week's episode.   Listen in as the hosts discuss: -Recommended care and maintenance for convertible tops -a brief history of the convertible and some noteworthy examples -their favorite hard top and soft top convertibles -the quirkiest convertibles out there -which cars made the cut for the Craigslist find of the week   Plus, did you know that you could once buy a convertible pickup truck? They existed! Join in as we talk about these curious vehicles and much more on this week's episode.   What do you think, listener? Do you have a convertible story? Do you drive a Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet? Let us know and write to us at lifepluscars@gmail.com   Or say hello over on Instagram @lifepluscars   Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations!"},"annotations":[{"startTime":274.6,"endTime":343.86,"type":"car","title":"2004 suburban three quarter ton","url":"/cars/chevrolet/suburban","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/2017_Chevrolet_Suburban_LT%2C_Rear_Right%2C_09-11-2021.jpg","quote":"you know, year that I had this 2004 suburban three quarter ton with the 81 and I've been, it's needed rust rehab.\nAnd just before my back surgery, I got it back and she's beautiful.","canonicalId":"car:chevrolet:suburban","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Chevrolet Suburban (here, a 2004 “three-quarter ton” model) is a full-size SUV built for towing and carrying lots of people or cargo. 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If one is missing, the convertible top parts may not line up, so the top can’t fold into place correctly."}},{"startTime":764.5,"endTime":768.54,"type":"term","title":"remanufactured kit","url":"/glossary/remanufactured-kit","quote":"And thankfully it's something they remanufactured like you can buy a kit.","canonicalId":"term:remanufactured-kit","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A remanufactured kit is a packaged set of replacement parts that have been rebuilt to restore function. For convertible top hardware, these kits can be the practical way to replace discontinued or hard-to-find specialized components.","simplifiedExplanation":"A remanufactured kit is a set of replacement parts that have been rebuilt to work again. 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You clean it with gentle products and soft brushes so it doesn’t get scratched or stained."}},{"startTime":944.4,"endTime":955.6,"type":"term","title":"water barrier","url":"/glossary/water-barrier","quote":"they do make products that you can spray on vinyl ... it creates it almost like a water barrier or like a rain ex type of effect like water hits it and your beads up","canonicalId":"term:water-barrier","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A water barrier (from convertible-top protectants) is a coating that helps water bead up instead of soaking in. This reduces water absorption and can help limit staining and weathering on canvas or vinyl tops.","simplifiedExplanation":"A water barrier is a protective coating that helps the roof repel water. 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It comes up in the podcast in a discussion that includes a “cross cabriolet” reference, suggesting a specific variant or concept. The mention is more about whether someone is an owner than about performance details.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Nissan Murano is a midsize SUV meant for everyday comfort. It’s built to be practical, with a higher seating position than a sedan. The podcast is asking about ownership of a Murano variant.","imageAttribution":"Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Ian Henry","role":"host"},{"id":"s2","name":"Brendan Bailey","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/37-covetable-convertibles/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}