1st Generation Specific 1979-1985 Discussion

Metal To Glass Sunroof Conv.

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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 08:46 PM
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hi, i was wondering if anyone knows, if it is possible to use the hardware from a metal sunroof, on a glass sunroof? or is the hardware set up different,......? let me know, if u have any info. Thanx,



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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 08:59 PM
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I think the hand crank part is the same, but the hinge areas are different.
Old Feb 17, 2003 | 09:42 PM
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I thought it swaps straight across?
Old Feb 18, 2003 | 07:25 PM
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does n e one have a pic of a glass sunroof, and or the hardware? just so i can compare it with my metal roofs harware, later



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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 07:31 PM
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it drops right in, all you need is the glass roof



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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 09:51 PM
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ooooooooo i want a glass one!
Old Feb 19, 2003 | 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Hereonout' date='Feb 18 2003, 07:51 PM
ooooooooo i want a glass one!
I see them on the parts trader quite a bit.You might want to get you car going first tho.
Old Feb 19, 2003 | 01:00 AM
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see thats my problem, thinking TOO far ahead.
Old Feb 19, 2003 | 08:31 AM
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What about perspex? I was thinking of making one out of clear perspex, cos I've got shitloads of it around and thick stuff too.
Old Feb 19, 2003 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by drifter' date='Feb 19 2003, 06:31 AM
What about perspex? I was thinking of making one out of clear perspex, cos I've got shitloads of it around and thick stuff too.
that would work, you need to steal the hardware from a regular roof



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