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04-01-2010, 04:21 PM
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Sun Roof Installation
I just bought a Manual Pop up Sunroof I am planning on putting in my 87. Any pointers you guys have. I am worried about the double Roof any pics. or Tips thanks. Jay
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04-01-2010, 09:10 PM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
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Re: Sun Roof Instillation
best advice i can give you is DONT DO IT it always leaks sooner or later
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04-01-2010, 09:23 PM
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Re: Sun Roof Instillation
 but they only leak when it rains or when you wash the truck. But its yours go for it YMMV. Jay
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04-01-2010, 09:29 PM
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Re: Sun Roof Instillation
LMAO that's funny but thats why they make heavy duty Caulk LOL I bought it already so just wondering if anyone has installed one.?
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04-04-2010, 11:54 AM
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Re: Sun Roof Instillation
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04-01-2010, 09:34 PM
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Re: Sun Roof Instillation
i agree with the others, but if you still want to do it......
use masking tape around where you are cuttng the roof make you some wood spacers the right height to stick between the 2 walls before you sandwich it all together and tighten it. double sided tape will help seal and keep everything butted up if you put some on the bottom of the sunroof frame lip and stick it directly to the top of the truck. but yes, eventually it will leak even if you install it and it doesnt.
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04-04-2010, 02:21 AM
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Truck Nut
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Re: Sun Roof Instillation
Don't do it.
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04-04-2010, 06:19 AM
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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Re: Sun Roof Instillation
I agree ^^^ no way would I cut the roof and put a sunroof in....just asking for trouble
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04-04-2010, 07:56 AM
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Location: connecticut
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Re: Sun Roof Instillation
I can't even count the number of trucks and cabs I've wanted to buy over the years only to find out that they have had one of those sun roofs installed. I just walked away from everyone of them.
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04-04-2010, 08:01 AM
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Re: Sun Roof Instillation
Same here, I've walked away from some good deals because of them. Just not worth the hassle.
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04-04-2010, 08:09 AM
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Jonny
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Re: Sun Roof Instillation
I don't thinkit's worth the hassle for a pop-up. I would never install one of those on my own truck. I would, however install an electric roof, the kind that actually open. I belive there are some out there that will work in a regular cab truck.
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04-04-2010, 12:05 PM
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Location: Ontario Canada
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Re: Sun Roof Instillation
Been through that whole sunroof thing and although it seems like a good idea you will eventually be sorry
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04-04-2010, 12:43 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: bayville,nj
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Re: Sun Roof Instillation
Sorry guys it's done already lol I have to admit it looks awesome with it in. was a little pain in the ass the paint chipped around the opening even with taping it. I water tested it all seems tight so far.
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04-04-2010, 08:42 PM
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Re: Sun Roof Instillation
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04-04-2010, 09:49 PM
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Squarebody Aficionado
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Location: Miami, FL
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Re: Sun Roof Instillation
well since you went thru the trouble of doing it you might as well just show us some pictures of your work.
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04-04-2010, 10:15 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: bayville,nj
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Re: Sun Roof Instillation
LOL yes truck has A/C I hope I don't need a rain coat. I will post some pics Tomm.
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04-05-2010, 12:13 AM
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Location: Jacksonville Florida
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Re: Sun Roof Installation
My brother had one in his '91 GMC Jimmy. It was nicely done. I also had one in my '83 Caprice i sold a few months ago, it leaked in the left corner just a few drops when it rained but i never bothered with it because i had leather seats. personally i want one in my next C10.
    
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04-05-2010, 08:19 AM
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Location: bayville,nj
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Re: Sun Roof Installation
Nice Pic that is the exact sunroof I installed. I mean if it drips here or there I have leather seats and the cab has other leaky issues so. I doubt it will be like a a garden hose. I water tested it for 5 mins and it didnt leak so we will see.
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04-05-2010, 08:54 AM
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Re: Sun Roof Installation
what about a pic of yours Jay
i have been highly considering putting one or two in as mine will be a 80s custom truck so why not
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