Date:         Sun, 19 Dec 2004 07:32:39 EST
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From:         George Goff <THX0001@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Looking for a generic seal for large sliding metal sunroof
Comments: To: jbclem1@CHARTER.NET
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In a message dated 12/18/04 10:25:23 PM, jbclem1@CHARTER.NET writes:

<< Does anyone know what the specifications are for the original German felt
seal.  Or, has anyone

replaced it with some other kind of seal? >>

John,

From my experience with sunroofs on European cars and a Vanagon, I have a
feeling that there is a company over there called Sunroofs-R-Us because the
hardware and fittings are so uniformly alike.  The sunroof seals from a Vanagon
might likely fit your '77.

I would not recommend using a substitute from an industrial house unless you
do not mind some uncertainty and experimentation.  What really complicates all
this is that you will have no idea if the replacement is acceptable until you
install it complete and then try to crank the roof closed.  Even when I have
replaced sunroof seals with the correct parts they have been very difficult to
close the first few times until the seals take a set, so, I have to assume
that there is not much wiggle room with this item.

George