Removing Sunroof: Two questions

[Ho Hum 74]

OK, someone said that all you have to do is cut four tabs with a dremel and the inner sunroof structure would be out. It's harder than that!

There are actually five tabs (one in the back) but more importantly there seems to be tack welds near the back edge of the sunroof opening and then all around the opening (sides and front).

What's the best place to cut to remove this so that a fiberglass panel could be glued in OR should I get someone to weld in the original sunroof panel?

Thanks

Dane, how did yours end up and how much was the welding or did you do it yourself?

[Ho Hum 74]

Dane? Anyone???

[dillinger]

I didn't see a year for yours but on my '83SC I believe I took out four screws and it slid out. I did it while followiing the proceedure to replace the gaskets.

It should be in the Bently manual.

Don

[Ho Hum 74]

Yes, that's to remove the sunroof panel. I'm talking about cutting out the ENTIRE sunroof structure and support railings.

[jrdavid68]

Hey Ho -

Are you by chance doing this for more head room? I just put in some Recaro seats and was wondering what would be involved in doing this.

What year is your car?

Any progress?

[CRNT918]

Hey Tristan,
I cut out the whole shebang on my buddy's car and replaced it with a lexan panel and rubber moulding. I sent Scott at Mulkito a sunroof panel and he formed it to the original.
Pete

[rdane]

Sorry just saw this. I had my done. Mark @ Eurotech pulled everything and tacked it from the bottom. Then they welded in the panel from above using a piece of rod as filler on the seam.

I was told the most difficult thing is keeping the roof from warping from the heat of welding.

I am using a headiner. But If I weren't I might think about cutting the entire roof out and replacing it with a carbon fiber roof panel. There is one here in Seattle done some time ago and the current owner is on the board. He would be a good guy to ask as well.