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Jim Osborne · 03-29-2009, 10:10 PM

Instead of buying an after market s/r, you may want to look in to installing one out of a doner from a salvage yard,cut it about an inch bigger, that way it will be flush, a good body man can weld it right in, maybe someone can suggest one that pops up or out rather than one that slides.I thank a late model cavelier has one like that

ap2002 · 03-30-2009, 03:03 PM

yall are hard to convince!! but i like all of yall's suggestions/opinions...
please keep them coming yall almost have me convinced not to do it! lol..

but, if i was to do, what would look better, the single window or double window? i was told the double would look better on a old school vehicle?

dubdeuce80 · 03-30-2009, 03:11 PM

i'd say ragtop or nothin

72freak · 03-31-2009, 06:27 AM

After the high back bucket seats definitly add some traction bars and air shocks with some 50's on the back to maintain a period correct look! Candy paint or sparkle paint is also highly recomended.

hipasschev94 · 11-14-2011, 12:02 AM

double window, my dad had that on a couple of his trucks and i plan on putting one in my next project and they look the best compared to a single window

SS Tim · 11-14-2011, 03:33 AM

Having installed many sunroofs and T tops, all I can say is don't. The biggest thing to consider is your truck has a double roof and that makes it hard to seat and seal a sunroof. You have to block it between the panels or cut a larger hole in the inner roof and cover the mess with a headliner. If you must, make sure you buy replacement seals and hardware. Even consider glass. A friend had to replace the roof in his Regal when his Hurst Hatches were stolen and replacements were unavailable. Hey more than two cents but still free.

Mtodd84 · 05-22-2013, 07:33 AM

That would be an 89 dodge Dakota convertible
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prin · 05-23-2013, 05:48 PM

Well, my Dad cut one in my truck when he bought it new. So, when I redone the truck, i had a low profile roof put in. If done right, it will look ok.

Coley · 05-23-2013, 07:17 PM

Hey, its your truck...knock yourself it its what you want to do to personalize it.
Cutting a hole in the roof is no different in long term value impact than cutting a big permanent section out of the truck frame to lower it.
Good luck and go with what you want to do man!!

All Good
Coley

CG · 05-23-2013, 08:59 PM

4 year old thread. =)

03-29-2009, 10:10 PM	#51
Jim Osborne Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Crumpler, North Carolina Posts: 93	Re: any c-10's with sunroof? Instead of buying an after market s/r, you may want to look in to installing one out of a doner from a salvage yard,cut it about an inch bigger, that way it will be flush, a good body man can weld it right in, maybe someone can suggest one that pops up or out rather than one that slides.I thank a late model cavelier has one like that

03-30-2009, 03:03 PM	#52
ap2002 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 247	Re: any c-10's with sunroof? yall are hard to convince!! but i like all of yall's suggestions/opinions... please keep them coming yall almost have me convinced not to do it! lol.. but, if i was to do, what would look better, the single window or double window? i was told the double would look better on a old school vehicle? __________________ 1971 C-10 SWB - LS swap w/4L60e, 20x8.5front 20x12rear, 1968 C-10 SWB - 454 BB TH350 -Gone!

03-30-2009, 03:11 PM	#53
dubdeuce80 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 213	Re: any c-10's with sunroof? i'd say ragtop or nothin

03-31-2009, 06:27 AM	#54
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: any c-10's with sunroof? After the high back bucket seats definitly add some traction bars and air shocks with some 50's on the back to maintain a period correct look! Candy paint or sparkle paint is also highly recomended. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

11-14-2011, 12:02 AM	#55
hipasschev94 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: ramsey minnesota Posts: 217	Re: any c-10's with sunroof? double window, my dad had that on a couple of his trucks and i plan on putting one in my next project and they look the best compared to a single window __________________ <><JP><>

11-14-2011, 03:33 AM	#56
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: any c-10's with sunroof? Having installed many sunroofs and T tops, all I can say is don't. The biggest thing to consider is your truck has a double roof and that makes it hard to seat and seal a sunroof. You have to block it between the panels or cut a larger hole in the inner roof and cover the mess with a headliner. If you must, make sure you buy replacement seals and hardware. Even consider glass. A friend had to replace the roof in his Regal when his Hurst Hatches were stolen and replacements were unavailable. Hey more than two cents but still free. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

05-22-2013, 07:33 AM	#57
Mtodd84 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Brighton, il Posts: 21	Re: any c-10's with sunroof? That would be an 89 dodge Dakota convertible Posted via Mobile Device

05-23-2013, 05:48 PM	#58
prin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 172	Re: any c-10's with sunroof? Well, my Dad cut one in my truck when he bought it new. So, when I redone the truck, i had a low profile roof put in. If done right, it will look ok.

05-23-2013, 07:17 PM	#59
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: any c-10's with sunroof? Hey, its your truck...knock yourself it its what you want to do to personalize it. Cutting a hole in the roof is no different in long term value impact than cutting a big permanent section out of the truck frame to lower it. Good luck and go with what you want to do man!! All Good Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

05-23-2013, 08:59 PM	#60
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,985	Re: any c-10's with sunroof? 4 year old thread. =) __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …



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