Date:         Wed, 6 Jul 2005 16:13:06 -0700
Reply-To:     Trina Lindal <digidoll@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Trina Lindal <digidoll@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Sunroof Alternative
In-Reply-To:  <ee9965747413d082fb1be02605bb73ba@vickersdesign.com>
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That's pretty close to what I have, without the colored tabs on the latch.
Can't remember any of the specifics about price/installation, though (it's
about 6 years old and was hired out, at the same time as the window tinting
job). My glass removal latches are at the hinge point, and there's no frame
around the glass part.

Replaced the OEM unit because my ex rested it on his head when closing the
poptop (while fiddling with the canvas to make sure it wasn't going to stick
out around the edges). The 10 year old plastic cracked under that much
weight - I'm sure it's been done before! But, I feel confident (although
it's a little uncomfortable) balancing this unit that way, and slowly
lowering the top, having both hands free to pull the canvas in.

For those of your worried about clearance... it's about nil added height
with the glass closed. Open, and I've been warned with a gut-wrenching clunk
from those hanging deals in front of low clearance garages, but no damage.

This thing is great for stargazing on bug-free nights! The only time it has
leaked is when I've left it open in the rain. Doh. The seal around the outer
frame and the rubber around the glass still look perfect.

/Trina
'91 MV "Blue"

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Jeffrey Vickers

I thought I'd share my sunroof alternative to that cranky OEM unit that
drove me nuts.

http://vickersdesign.com/vanagon/sunroof_all.jpg