Re: sunroof troubles

["Gregory N." <newrock24@rocketmail.com>]

---HOTGTX@aol.com wrote:
>
> I have a few questions about sunroofs.  My 85 Scirocco came form the
junk
> yard with a nice hole in it  roughly 18.5" X 36.5".  I  have found
two
> sunroofs to fit this hole.  One a 
> single piece glass type with rotten seals, the other is a 'T'
suroof. It's
> the one I currently have in the car.  I don't like it.  It's ugly as
all get
> out, sits about 1" above the roof line, looks like crap going down
the road
> and the seals are failing  --  found out the hard way last night.
> 
> Does anybody know what is involved in putting a factory sunroof in? 
Cutting
> out the roof, welding and bondoing back in?  Has anyone done this?
> 
> I can't find a suitable seal for the other sunroof.  I made one --
it leaked.
>  Any ideas on a seal?  I've checked parts houses, RV places, JC
Whitney, and
> even fabricated one out of weatherstripping to no avail.
> 
> I would really appreciate any advise or help.
> 
> Thanks
> dave
> 85 Scirocco
> 


Speaking of sunroofs....... my 88 has the solid sunroof, not glass. I
was wondering if anyone has replaced their metal sunroofs with a glass
one and how much it cost them. It's always nice to look up at the
stars in the middle of winter without freezing your butt off.
Thanks.....Greg.  
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