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Sunroof question
#567868 June 11th 2012 1:54 pm
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My dodge has two sunroofs on it.

the front one is a le van sport t top (caulked shut). I am not having any luck finding a replacement one for it. Can this be restored or should i just purchase another one and drop it in.

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cjhardcore #567874 June 11th 2012 2:21 pm
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I would purchase a new one and drop it in. You will have less problems with it in the long run. I just picked up two brand new ones that match my two at a swap meet for $10.00 each. Just in case I need them done the road.


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cjhardcore #567877 June 11th 2012 2:27 pm
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Great find O! I spoke with an old friend who used to install sunroofs. He told me that the quality of the sunroofs that are available today is pure crap compared to what was out in the mid 80's.


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cjhardcore #567886 June 11th 2012 3:30 pm
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The other option, but MUCH more work, is to find a factory sunroof from a car at a bone yard, cut it out (including all drain tubes) and weld it in, run the drain tubes and have a much newer, serviceable, sunroof.

That is what the builder (Frank Costa) did with Wolf-Den, much nicer design with a lot less leaks in the future.


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cjhardcore #567961 June 11th 2012 8:54 pm
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Where is a good place to buy sunroofs

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1973 Dodge Shorty B-100
1995 Chevy G20 Gladiator

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well preserve body,
but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up,
totally worn out, and proclaiming

"Wow What a Ride"

Johnny O
"O Vanners" of Connecticut! Since 1982

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Thanks.

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John, you seem to be up on the subject more than me. My question is do most/all of these sunroofs come with a seal/gasket thick enough to work with the shape of our van roofs, or is that an issue that needs additional attention?


Chuck

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cjhardcore #568066 June 12th 2012 12:22 pm
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I used Butyl tape....from the RV store.


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