Date:         Wed, 4 Jun 2003 13:05:38 -0400
Reply-To:     "rmstewart@mac.com" <rmstewart@MAC.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "rmstewart@mac.com" <rmstewart@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Possibility for Custom Front & Rear Sun Roof
Comments: To: mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <3EDE193F.1B052C56@earthlink.net>
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> There must be a creative solution to the problem. Canıt the roof line be cut
> out and an aftermarket unit drooped in and sealed with some screws, rubber
> molding and water tight sealant?
> 
> robert
> NYC
> --------
> 
> The Vanagon sliding roof also called a sunroof is built into the roof
> section at the factory before the roof is welded in. It is not in any
> way an add-on. A unique version of the roof section was designed and
> built with the sliding roof integrated into it. AFAIK, VW used 3
> different roof designs in North American models.
> 
> Standard, Camper, Sliding roof.
> 
> It is not trivial to convert from one to another.
> 
> Mark
> 
> "rmstewart@mac.com" wrote:
>> >
>>> > > Not Matt,
>>> > >
>>> > > If itıs crazy than I share in your wackiness! I have always thought it
>>> would
>>> > > be nice to have a sunroof in the front and rear of the van, it has got
>>> to be
>>> > > possible, the only question is whether it can be done cost effectively.
>>> > >
>>> > > Robert
>>> > > NYC
>>> > > ------
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > > What are the possibilities of removing the A/C completely, from an 88
>>> GL. and
>>> > > adding a sunroof.maybe this is just a crazy idea, and instead I shoul
>>> just be
>>> > > on the lookout for another vanny that has the sunroof already installed?
>>> > >
>