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PapaSmurf

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Looking for help with this old sunroof on my 78. Glass 33.5 x 15.5in rounded rectangle tinted says solar cool on center back. It is pop up style with two back pop up latches and two forward hinges. I think it was a dealer option... I ordered a latch that looks like it may fit on eBay but I still need a seal. post-1143-0-93782900-1373429014_thumb.jpgpost-1143-0-38304900-1373429032_thumb.jpgpost-1143-0-56277200-1373429066_thumb.jpgpost-1143-0-91555200-1373429088_thumb.jpg

 

If I can't figure it out plan B will involve a rubber mold plan C I suppose is finding some metal and a new headliner

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Call me crazy but I really love this sunroof. It suits the car its been there for every mile on the odometer. Does anyone have any ideas on how to make a new seal or repair this one if a nos piece can not be found?

 

I was thinking if I remove the frame and seal it then I have my mold...

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post-1143-0-93191000-1373918425_thumb.jpgpost-1143-0-72843200-1373918452_thumb.jpgWoot I got the sunroof latch in the mail today its not an exact match but it was soooo close the id of the retaining pin hole was smaller than what I had so I used the pin that came with the new latch and used my old plastic piece so it matched I just needed the pin that went through the glass :) :)

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PapaSmurf,

   Try going to CR Laurence website.   They are one of the largest glass and glazing product supplier in the USA.   Go to their

Automotive Section then to Search-type in Sun Roofs.   They have all the parts(even the replacement glass).   I did not see exact

size that you were looking for (33 1/2" X 14")  But they had 35" X 15" gaskets so you would have cut 1 1/2" off.  That is, if the cross section

of the gasket was similar.   If it is similar, cut the gasket a little larger( 1/4")  so if it shrinks, it would not leak.  Also, put the gap of the gasket in the

rear of the sunroof to help eliminate wind forcing water in as you drive at high speed.  I hope this information helps.

 

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