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Old 02-14-2015, 06:57 PM   #26
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Re: Keep the sunroof?

I like it.
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Old 02-14-2015, 07:32 PM   #27
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Re: Keep the sunroof?

I see a lot of "like its" so I don't think it would deter a sale any more than any other touch a person might do to customize a truck. And, it's not an aftermarket sunroof, it's a custom job using a factory sunroof.
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Old 02-14-2015, 08:56 PM   #28
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I dont usually like sun roofs but yours is different ,I like it .
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Old 02-14-2015, 09:32 PM   #29
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The sunroof adds that much more to the truck as far as personal touches go!
I think it is a big add to the truck. It's the same thing as one who lower his ride, bags it are even cuts the dash for a better sound system. Personal taste is what so great about this site!

If I was looking for a custom truck to buy it would be high on my list just because you don't see many if any with a custom sunroof!
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Old 02-15-2015, 01:17 AM   #30
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Thats neat, I would keep it.
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Old 02-15-2015, 01:35 AM   #31
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Re: Keep the sunroof?

That sir is very nice work! I'd keep it. Definitely looks done right!
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Old 02-15-2015, 01:41 AM   #32
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I wouldn't put a sunroof in but I would leave that. In fact, I might consider doing a sunroof like this. Why not? I really enjoyed sunroofs in my old vehicles when it was considered "ok". They seem to be "ok" in brand new $60k+ trucks. Doesn't look any more out of place than a '59 Impala dash, shaved drip rail, smoothed cowl, raised bed floor, humongous wheels, LS under the hood, or any other change many seem to like. It's just an extra seam in the top
Oh, if I were 40 years younger, a sunroof like that and a big old bench seat and Suzie from high school on a nice summer starry night.
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Old 02-15-2015, 09:18 AM   #33
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Re: Keep the sunroof?

I like it for a sporty look on a shortbed. Might look out of place on a longbed. But I tell you I loved my sunroof on my Range Rover. I could sit on the roof and drive around with my feet on the steering wheel. It retracted into the roof though.
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Old 02-15-2015, 09:41 AM   #34
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I would keep it. Like most I am not a fan of sun roofs but that looks slick. If it has a vent position I would use it all the time to keep the cab cooler when at the store or wherever when parked and don't want the windows down.
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Old 02-15-2015, 10:08 AM   #35
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I'd drive that truck! Good job.
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Old 02-15-2015, 10:38 AM   #36
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I would keep it. Like most I am not a fan of sun roofs but that looks slick. If it has a vent position I would use it all the time to keep the cab cooler when at the store or wherever when parked and don't want the windows down.
Just watch out for jealous girls who like to pour things inside open sun roofs...
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Old 02-15-2015, 12:02 PM   #37
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Re: Keep the sunroof?

When you are driving 70 mph push the button, from behind it looks like a spoiler greating downforce. Just like a porche it looks great, nice job. Its a yes for me.
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Old 02-15-2015, 01:23 PM   #38
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Hell if you don't want it, I'll trade you ��
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Old 02-15-2015, 01:52 PM   #39
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Re: Keep the sunroof?

I'm with Andy and Tim on this one! That looks BAD ASS and will get many a thumbs up if "done (finished) correctly!"...I like it! Its as much a "Moon Roof" as it is a "sun roof"...And the road hunting possibilities are endless! Well done!
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Old 02-15-2015, 02:56 PM   #40
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Re: Keep the sunroof?

In most cases a sunroof does not compliment the style of these trucks but yours so is well done and functions differently then the majority of the ones out there.

It would be a shame to undo that work of art. Great job!
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Old 02-15-2015, 04:32 PM   #41
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Re: Keep the sunroof?

I am not a fan of sunroofs.
That one looks good and I think its a keeper !
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Old 02-15-2015, 05:27 PM   #42
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Re: Keep the sunroof?

You should've asked BEFORE you installed it! Ha. First of all, you did a BEAUTIFUL job on this. It looks good closed. I think there's really no way to make it look good when it's open. I'd say leave it as is - because you must've wanted it, you installed it, right? If regrets now - well, only you know the level of work to remove/fill. But, judging by how well you did the install, am guessing the patching up might not be as hard for you as it would be for most of us. If you're ever possibly gonna sell it - well, yes, I hate to say it, yank it and fill. If YOU like it, then leave it and don't worry about it! Or, compromise - leave it for now, if you like it, then fill n squirt if you decide to sell. Same amount of work in the long run. If you DON'T like it now - and I fear that is the real situation, since you're asking us, right after you did such a great job installing it - well, then you have your answer It must go.
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Old 02-15-2015, 09:13 PM   #43
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I think it looks nice! I would leave it. I've never seen that style in a truck, usually they look cheap to me but yours looks a little elegant. Leave that sucker!
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Old 02-16-2015, 11:04 PM   #44
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Re: Keep the sunroof?

I hate sunroofs. I'd never think to put one in.

However, after seeing the pics. I love it. It looks great. If I weren't so picky about cutting dashes for radios, doors for speakers, etc. I'd put one in my truck. It looks perfect for the truck. Keep it.
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Old 02-17-2015, 02:43 PM   #45
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Nicely done...keep it!
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Old 02-17-2015, 05:16 PM   #46
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When I saw the title of your post, I immediately thought: "boo hiss"

But after seeing it, and the extraordinary job you did, I give it a big:

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Old 02-17-2015, 05:28 PM   #47
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Re: Keep the sunroof?

I had a yota with a sunroof once, but it was glass, and just a pop up/off, I loved it, I think it had way better airflow than any other truck I had, and unlike the rear slider, it never back drafted **** in from my bed. That being said, the bigges issue with it was it leaked, so in the winter.... out came the duct tape. I would fill the grooves around your sunroof with water and see if it disapears quicker than a day. might look into a drain tube for the tracks before you button it all up. Just my $.02, but being that you just replaced a cab for rust issues, the last thing you want is a leaking sunroof.

oh, btw, it looks badass, individuality is what kustom is all about.
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Old 02-17-2015, 05:31 PM   #48
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oh, and drunk girls love sunroofs
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Old 02-17-2015, 06:49 PM   #49
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Very nicely done! Id also trade cabs with you if you didnt want it, a little jealous actually
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Old 02-17-2015, 06:55 PM   #50
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also if its possible to replace the stealth sheetmetal on the roof with the original piece so that it sits more flush, I would definitely do that
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