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Hi guys,
Diceded to add a Popup sunroof to my AU. Thought I'd add some pics for you all to see. After measuring 3 time, tapping up with plenty of masking tape so as not to scratch the paint. I took a jig saw to my beloved (only to make her prettier  ). Anyway the results speak for themselves. I think it looks pretty good.Cutting the hole requires a leap of faith. Attachment: File comment: Cutting the hole take a bit of a leap of faith 2013-01-26 10.47.02-1000.jpg [ 76.73 KiB | Viewed 295 times ] Hole done. Attachment: 2013-01-26 10.50.17-1000.jpg [ 82.79 KiB | Viewed 321 times ] Yep definitely a hole. Attachment: 2013-01-26 10.50.50-1000.jpg [ 54.75 KiB | Viewed 283 times ] From the inside this time. As you can see After a little test ru I decided to cut the roof lining and roof at the same time. Attachment: 2013-01-26 10.53.37-1000.jpg [ 55.85 KiB | Viewed 325 times ] Now trim the roof lining back another 10mm. Attachment: 2013-01-26 11.13.24-1-1000.jpg [ 54.39 KiB | Viewed 343 times ] Fit the frame, not forgetting to apply the sealant to the underside. Attachment: 2013-01-26 11.56.23-1000.jpg [ 61.4 KiB | Viewed 303 times ] And after fitting the glass all done. Attachment: 2013-01-26 11.58.17-1000.jpg [ 36.53 KiB | Viewed 302 times ] Attachment: 2013-01-26 11.59.49-1000.jpg [ 59.29 KiB | Viewed 295 times ] Attachment: 2013-01-26 12.06.10-1000.jpg [ 133.99 KiB | Viewed 302 times ]
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| Matt_jew |
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Tha looks pretty good.
Where did you find a pop up sunroof now days? Im thinking one in my ute would look pretty good.
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| 93EB |
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Age: 47 Posts: 2485 Joined: 6th Oct 2005 Ride: 93EB Fairmont / BA Falcon XR6T Location: Western Sydney |
Goodwork. I can imagine the moment you first started cutting the hole in the roof
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93EB wrote: Goodwork. I can imagine the moment you first started cutting the hole in the roof .Hell yeah... a** pucker much??
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| t.steward |
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Matt_jew wrote: Tha looks pretty good. Where did you find a pop up sunroof now days? Im thinking one in my ute would look pretty good. Got it on eBay. I can lookup who from if you need.
_________________ AU1 Falcon 18" wheels, Extractors, 2 1/2 inch system, Ultra Lows Front and Super lows in the Rear, Sun Roof (Pop up), Hawk body kit. Manual gear box. |
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| t.steward |
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93EB wrote: Goodwork. I can imagine the moment you first started cutting the hole in the roof .Yeah bit of an adrenalin rush. I have done one once before but that was like 25 years ago.
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| t.steward |
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Matt_jew wrote: Tha looks pretty good. Where did you find a pop up sunroof now days? Im thinking one in my ute would look pretty good. Got it on eBay. I can lookup who from if you need.
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| naughtyfalcon |
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i remember installing a sun roof in my subaru many years ago, the first drill hole and then starting the cut is heart stopping, but like yours it worked out very well, good work.
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| MAD |
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Geez, that took some balls.
How does it look from the inside now? |
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I reckon pop ups the way to go. As we all know, power windows are great but the motors f**k up and they create so much more drama than winders. Same with a sunroof, pop up just eliminates another electrical thing that's bound to f**k up while still having a sunroof. Love the look too, especially on a ute or panelvan.
Yep, you got balls OP, Ive wanted to do a few cars with a pop up and only ever done a vc years ago, cutting that roof is a not turning back moment. Just cant do it lol |
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Good work, looks great. I am about to do a pop up sunroof in my car but its a different style ans looks more like the factory electric sunroofs when installed so hopefully it goes as smoothly as yours appear to have gone
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i spoke to an installer awhile ago and he said the popup ones in the au arent legal, and only using ones like the hollandia 700 series are suitable as the frames in these equal/surpass the structural integrity of the roof after a big hole's been cut
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| t.steward |
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FordFairmont wrote: i spoke to an installer awhile ago and he said the popup ones in the au arent legal, and only using ones like the hollandia 700 series are suitable as the frames in these equal/surpass the structural integrity of the roof after a big hole's been cut Excuse me for being a little defensive but to simply dismiss all popup sunroofs that are all made different from differing materials using various installation methods is a bit bloody minded. I contacted the supplier before purchasing and informed them what it was going into and asked about structural integrity and also roadworthyness. I would advise anyone considering this type of mod to do their homework before cutting. MAD The interior looks just as good as the day I did it. No sag has come from it as I feared it might. Couldn't be happier. Heart has finally returned to a normal rhythm.
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Posts: 6113 Joined: 8th May 2007 |
t.steward wrote: I contacted the supplier before purchasing and informed them what it was going into and asked about structural integrity and also roadworthyness. this was the seller on ebay, correct? im sure he actually cared what car it went in.  but top marks for effort, looks like a neat job |
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