[T2] Steel sunroof

[Chris Dreike]

 Andy,
I was thinking about your lighter weight comment and I think it would not
be as stiff and maybe cause problems. As it is, my sunroof is easily lifted
by myself for removal after removing the guide brackets. It slides aft and
for quite smoothly and easily. Proper lube is important. I used silicone
grease loosened up with PB Blaster and WD 40 in the cables and on the
rails. Its very important to clean out the cable guide channels in the
rails. I used Q-tips and acetone. Took about 30 minutes per channel with 2
channels per rail.

There is a video on youtube showing the open and close action. You should
look at it.
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGvvrb7zykQ&t=1s

Chris

On Mon, Jul 15, 2019 at 10:41 PM Andy McKinley <airhedz at gmail.com> wrote:

> Dave, with what did you replace your sunroof? I'm considering the same. Got
> a quote to have one made from plastic (ABS) of $5,000 USD.
> I figure the lighter weight would make everything work better.
>
> Andy McKinley
> airhedz at gmail.com
>
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> On Mon, Jul 15, 2019 at 5:56 PM Dave Gillingham <dave at coronado-realty.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Agree, thanks.  I just replaced my sunroof at great expense.  Will check
> ou
> > the seal.
> >
> > On Mon, Jul 15, 2019 at 4:19 PM Ned Savoie <ned at harbourlight.com> wrote:
> >
> > > That's an awesome tip. Thanks for letting us know.
> > >
> > > Ned
> > >
> > > --
> > >
> > > Ned Savoie
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> > >
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> > > On Thu, Jul 11, 2019 at 11:20 PM Chris Dreike <cdreike at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > >  Hey Volks,
> > > >
> > > > I recently got my sunroof working nicely and was about ready to
> install
> > > the
> > > > stock style seal around the rim. Everyone I spoke with told me that
> > this
> > > > seal leaks when it rains. So I decided to look around and see if I
> > could
> > > > find a seal material that would do a better job. I found success
> with a
> > > > small and inexpensive "D" shaped rubber seal with an adhesive
> backing.
> > I
> > > > have sprayed water on the roof and no water leaked in.  A 26 foot
> > length
> > > > was about $11-12 shipped to me in So Cal.
> > > >
> > > > Here are some links:
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Motor-Door-Small-D-shape-Rubber-Seal-Weather-Strip-OEM-Hollow-314-8M/123756148663?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/314-8M-Car-Motor-Door-Small-D-shape-Rubber-Seal-Weather-Strip-OEM-Hollow-NEW/192668612539?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
> > > >
> > > > Chris
> > > > 64DD Kamper Kit
> > > > 71 Sunroof
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