Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2006 23:18:05 -0700
Reply-To: BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From: BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: FS: moon/sunroof for European T3/Vanagon $250/bo
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Hello Again,
I've taken PICS of the sunroof and discovered that it is NOT a Webasto but a
FARMONT. It was misidentified on the German Ebay auction.
Anyway, the sunroof has a quick release multi-stage handle with fail-safe
glass hinge assembly, standard Dot Matrix performance glass panel and
aluminum frame construction. Apparently, a certain Dr. Farmont who was the
founder of this company invented and manufactured the first sunroof
composite frame. The company, Farmont GmbH, was based out of Dusseldorf,
Gemarny but has been acquired by Inalfa Industries from the Netherlands. The
good news is Inalfa has parts suppliers in the US which carries parts for
the Farmont should you happen to break the glass or need latch parts.
The sunroof I am selling is USED not new. It is intended for installation on
a metal roof. The roof glass measures about 14.25" X 30.5". Outer frame size
is about 15.75" x 31.75". There is slight curve to the roof which allows it
to confirm with the regular Vanagon roof. Someone asked if it will fit
Westy fiberglass top. Frankly, I am not sure at this time as I do not have a
Westy top to try it out on.
I will be BCC-ing this email to everyone who inquired along with a separate
response to your specific questions. I've posted some temporary pics (sorry
did not have to wash or clean the sunroof) at the following links:
http://b.im.craigslist.org/gn/Ad/FpV0GBP2vbfvHNI4JkVs98Ho4zWS.jpg
http://b.im.craigslist.org/vW/Co/JtnaTqgm0BAu7MjixWGScth86OKC.jpg
http://a.im.craigslist.org/aV/OJ/VYUPAdBVx6Vi4KQbFL8QJyAb4BMN.jpg
http://a.im.craigslist.org/v3/NF/uAEisNMyXxGEeJCYxXEz1IjNSpVD.jpg
Thanks for you interest.
BenT
original posting below:
On 9/27/06, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hello Folks,
>
> I am in the process of clearing out my parts stash. I bought this moonroof
> off German Ebay last year. My plans have since changed and I decided I do
> not want a sunroof in my doublecab. Please pmail me if you want pics. I
> should have them ready by later tonight. I think the brand name is Webasto
> but I am not sure about that. I will find that out also by tonight. I
> believe this to be an aftermarket roof as opposed to the one which came
> installed from the factory. It's going on Ebay on Saturday if there are no
> takers.
>
> Cheers,
>
> BenT
>
